Hip Hop is a cultural revolution that began with the advent of hip hop music in the 1970's. The roots of hip hop are in West African and African American music. Fashion changed as the hip hop culture developed and spread. Hip hop fashion borrowed ideas from the dressing styles of thugs and prisoners. The hip hop fashion of today comprises of wearing baggy pants and black tattoos. The pants are worn without belts and hooded jackets are worn instead of shirts
Hip Hop jewelry is an essential part of the hip hop dressing. Hip hop jewelry is expensive and shiny. The display of wealth was a part of the street culture. Gold teeth were popularized in the late 80's hip hop artists. Followers of hip hop fashion wore dentures made of precious metals or encrusted with precious gems. Thick chains and huge rings with big shiny diamonds set on them are the most popular hip hop jewelry. Nowadays platinum has replaced gold as the popular metal for hip hop jewelry. Famous hip hop artists have a mouthful of platinum teeth or removable grills. The hip hop jewelry is also called bling. Nowadays many hip hop artists have launched their own line of clothing including jewelries. Hip hop jewelry has become mainstream due to the popular acceptance of hip hop culture. Present day hip hop fashion is not restricted to a group but is open to anyone who decides to identify with the culture.
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