UK rapper Unknown T, real name Daniel Lena, has taken to social media in outrage after police at Gatwick Airport confiscated his £200,000 custom chain. The rapper, known for his signature ‘T’ pendant, expressed fury over what he described as disrespectful and excessive handling by officers, who claimed the item resembled a “concealed weapon.”

The rapper’s latest experience at Gatwick left him both humiliated and enraged. In a video posted on TikTok, Unknown T can be seen audibly angry, describing how UK border officers stopped him during his return and seized his bespoke ‘T’ chain; a piece he claims is worth over £200,000.

According to the rapper, officers at the airport suggested the pendant could be interpreted as a potential weapon due to its shape and weight. The chain, designed with a large, iced-out ‘T’, is not only a statement of success but a core part of the rapper’s brand identity.

In the video, the rapper says,

“I’ve been to LA, New York, back and forth to Toronto, all these places, never had these issue. But see when I touch Gatwick!”

He continues,

“Gatwick Airport are too inna. Touching up my chain! Donny had no respect as well, usually they have courtesy, they can see its shining and don't want to touch it too much. My man is out here talking about concealed weapon. I'm not out here trying to conceal sh*t. This is just a 'T' chain that shows I'm Unknown T."

Fans have since flooded the rapper’s comment section with messages of support and outrage, with many suggesting racial profiling may have played a part in the incident and it has sparked a wave of backlash on social media, with many users accusing authorities of profiling and over-policing Black artists.

One commenter wrote,

‍“If that’s the case, stop everyone with a Cartier nail bangle as well.”

Another pointed out the disparity in treatment, stating,

‍“The chain costs more than their salary for four years, so I get why they’re mad.”

A common theme among reactions was the belief that the officers’ actions were rooted in envy and bias. One user remarked,

‍“Police officers hate seeing Black youths shining,”

while another mocked the “concealed weapon” excuse:

‍“Concealed?... Big blinging on his neck. Ok so concealed?”

Another comment summarised the frustration many shared;

‍“UK border force is the most badmind.”

As of now, neither Gatwick Airport nor Sussex Police have issued a statement regarding the encounter.