Crunk Ain’t Dead and (big surprise) Lil Jon Ain’t Demure. Pardon the grammar, but that basically sums up the news that Atlanta’s own hip-hop mogul has just made his way into Guinness World Records for largest pendant.

The 73-carat Crunk Ain’t Dead, ahem, “charm” seen frequently hanging from the self-appointed King of Crunk’s neck is valued at approximately $500,000, according to his publicist. (It’s made up of 3,756 round-cut white diamonds set in 18-karat yellow and white gold.)

“We congratulate [Jon] on his remarkable achievement in setting the record for the largest pendant, which stands at 34.4 ounces, 7.5 inches long and 6 inches wide,” Guinness World Records Managing Director Alistair Richards said in a statement.

“It’s an honor to be included on that list,” Jon added in the same statement. “I grew up on reading and hearing about people and celebrities who break records in the Guinness World Records Book and it always fascinated me. … Let’s just see how many rappers try to outdo my pendant and break my record.”

Contributing: Sonia Murray and news services.

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By KIRSTEN TAGAMI | Friday, March 23, 2007, 08:51 PM

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