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Ayeesha Walsh

Drake shows off 42-diamond necklace representing 'times he almost proposed'

Drake has shown off his spectacular necklace that features 42 diamonds - one for each time he has thought about proposing.

The chart-topping rapper took to Instagram to share the photo of his blinging new chain which contains a diamond to represent every "engagement ring "for all the times he thought about it but never did it."

Drake, 36, wrapped up warm in a in a white cable knit jumper as he posed in the mirror snapping a selfie on his phone in his lavish white marble bathroom.

He teamed his sweater with a pair of orange trousers and white trainers, wearing his hair in neat braids and sporting a groomed beard for the photo.

Drake - real name Aubrey Drake Graham - also added a pair of clear framed glasses to his look to complete his trendy attire.

Drake posed in a mirror selfie to show off his bling (champagnepapi/Instagram)
The impressive chain features 42 diamonds (champagnepapi/Instagram)

He then shared a second close-up shot of his impressive jewellery - which is reportedly worth in excess of $12 million, Page Six claim.

The sparkling chain was crafted from 18k white gold and features 351.38 carats in diamonds, with New York jeweller Alex Moss taking credit for creating the item.

Alex proudly shared a video on his own Instagram page of the inspired creation explaining the meaning behind it as he showed off the blinging design.

He captioned the post writing: "New piece titled 'Previous Engagements' for all the times he thought about it but never did it.

"42 engagement rings, 351.38 carats in diamonds. By Alex Moss New York & Drake."

The rapper has been performing live shows wearing the chain (Getty Images for NIKE, Inc.)
Drake has dated a string of famous women (champagnepapi/Instagram)

Alex shared a second video on his Instagram story where Drake took to the stage to perform a live concert with the striking diamond chain hanging around his neck.

While it's a mystery just who features as a diamond on the necklace, it's clear that Drake has many former lovers to choose from.

He has famously dated a string of women including Rihanna who he was with between 2009-2010.

He was also linked to Serena Williams in 2011 after being spotted at a string of her tennis matches.

He was also rumoured to be dating Jennifer Lopez in 2016, having shared a picture of himself cuddled up to her at Christmas, however, the romance soon fizzled out.

Drake also shares five-year-old son Adonis Graham with French-born artist Sophie Brussaux.

Drake recently made some bizarre sex confessions (Getty Images)

The megastar recently made a series of bizarre sex confessions during an interview with Howard Stern.

Admitting there was "NO filter", he made a number of admissions about his sex life.

When asked by the SiriusXM radio host about pornography, he confessed he watches it on a daily basis.

He said: "Just top. Highest tier of top givers. That's what I'm consistently on a daily basis tuned into on a daily basis. Like, really, those are the real superstars of the world to me.

The single star then confirmed he likes to date several women at once adding: "Right now, I feel like I get into this habit of dating like four or five women to make one woman."

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