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Jacob Arabo (a.k.a. "Jacob the Jeweler", born Jakov Arabov) is a famed Uzbek American jeweler to hip hop artists and the National Basketball Association in the United States. Arabo has been referenced in numerous hip hop songs since around 2000. In keeping with hip hop style, his works are notable for conspicuous use of gold and diamonds, among other precious materials.

Arabo's work is so well known that his name is synonymous with expensive jewelry. Arabo also makes an appearance in the fighting game, Def Jam: Fight for NY.

Legal Issues

In November 24, 2004 Cartier filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Arabo, claiming he took Cartier watches and added diamonds, then resold them without permission.

In June 2006, Arabo was arrested by the FBI on money laundering charges. He is said to have used his jewelry business to launder up to 5 million dollars in drug money for the so-called Black Mafia Family drug ring. Arabo denied all charges and was released after posting bail.

Songs that Reference Jacob Arabo

"All Falls Down (featuring Syleena) by Kanye West
"Diamonds are Forever (Remix)" by Kanye West
"Ding!" by Royce Da 5'9"
"Girl's Best Friend" by Jay-Z
"Hate It or Love It" by The Game
"Never Let Me Down (featuring Jay-Z) by Kanye West
"Project Princess" by Tony Yayo
"Touch the Sky (featuring Lupe Fiasco) by Kanye West
"We Don't Care" by Kanye West
"Hip Hop is Dead" by Nas
"Put it On Me" by Ja Rule feat Vita

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 In [[November 24]], [[2004]] [[Cartier SA|Cartier]] filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Arabo, claiming he took Cartier watches and added diamonds, then resold them without permission.
-In [[June]] [[2006]], Arabo was arrested by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] on [[money laundering]] charges. He is said to have used his jewelry business to launder hundreds of millions of dollars in drug money for the so-called [[Black Mafia Family]] drug ring. Arabo denied all charges and was released after posting bail.
+In [[June]] [[2006]], Arabo was arrested by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] on [[money laundering]] charges. He is said to have used his jewelry business to launder up to 5 million dollars in drug money for the so-called [[Black Mafia Family]] drug ring. Arabo denied all charges and was released after posting bail.
 ==Songs that Reference Jacob Arabo==