Getting Iced Out by the King of Bling | House of Dang Episode 3
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- Опубліковано 21 бер 2020
- Johnny Dang, AKA: “the King of Bling,” is hip-hop’s go-to guy for grillz, chains, and other custom jewelry pieces.
VICE meets up with Johnny at his brick and mortar store in Houston to see how business is doing in the star-studded week leading up to Travis Scott’s music festival, “Astroworld”.
In this episode, we’ll get an intimate look at the luxe, VIP treatment Johnny Dang & Co. give their heavy-hitter clients - whether they’re rapidly-rising, hip-hop rookies or rap royalty, like Bun-B.
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Johnny is the embodiment of the American Dream: an immigrant who made sacrifices, worked his ass off, perfected his craft and is now reaping the fruits of his labor. In addition he's improving the lives of many people around him, namely the 60 odd staff he employs. What a legend, respect to you JD!
Good job Johnny
Off the back of black people but ok
Terry irie wdym we buy from him
@@phoenix-king779 I think he's referring to the African children who have to mine those diamonds (which are kept at falsely inflated prices by European diamond brokers) out of the ground at gunpoint for so little pay it's virtually slavery.
@@robashton8606 blood diamonds are largely a thing of the past. The absolute overwhelming majority of diamonds used in jewellery come from deep underground (or offshore) in South Africa, Namibia, Congo etc.
When Johnny said “easy money!” - he was referring to them rappers buying from him!
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No, when he says easy money he is politely saying “look at all these fools that are willing to give me their money 💰 cha Ching!!!!!!
He sells to people from all walks of life. Rappers are his biggest customers because that's where he came from if you knew the history. He started off in Sharpstown Mall doing grills and it's a cultural thing in Texas. Having gold and diamonds in your mouth is not just exclusively for rappers in Texas. To be where he is now is amazing considering where he started at. And Johnny is considered family in Texas and all throughout the industry. He's grilled out also. That boy rocking a 20 thousand dollar belt. You see on part 2 he just naturally riding around with Z-Ro and if you know Ro then you already know that he don't fuck with a whole lot of people at all. So just seeing that let's you know that Johnny is one of the real ones. He got Paul Wow as a partner with him on the grills when he could of just broke him off some change a long time ago and been doing his own thing now with the grills but to show his gratitude he did something way bigger than a one time transaction and basically gave him stock in the company which is a lot more valuable because whenever the second wave of grills hit and with artists making more money now, hundred thousand dollar grills are a normal thing for the top artists and now the company is making a lot more than it was during the first wave and Paul is able to benefit from this wave because of being a partner in the business.
Richard S come on bruh really
Khalil farah it’s true bruh
A lot of these rappers makin monthly payments on jewelry
michial harris facts
Sometimes it’s smarter to finance
Credit is literally free for a lot of people....in the age of bottomed-out interest rates, it's smarter to borrow a lot of times.
Win From Within yeah
That's the smart play.... Poor people are CLUELESS of how the real world works
Imagine believing a grill is a better investment then a watch 🤣
Markanthony Suarez imagine thinking both are better investments than gold bars
Right!? Such awful advice and lack of transparency. A grill is only worth scrap weight aka it loses 85% its value instantly, a grey market watch of solid pedigree can quickly be sold for 20% or less loss, even go up in value if you buy right. Even a Cuban will only be worth scrap weight but the loss will be significantly less since you're not paying primarily for the labor or custom nature of a piece, and again if bought smart and the market timing is in your favor can even break even.
watches arent bad investments, especially if they're kept original. You could probably make a little bit if you got a submariner or something and wait a year or two. Investing in anything is like getting a lottery ticket tho, you really never know what'll go up and what'll go down
Markanthony Suarez you didnt understand the reasoning
@@oneaboveall1751 "culture" hahaha spending money you don't have on tacky expensive jewelry isn't a culture pal
*I'd like Vice to delve into the world of counterfeit assets in Hip Hop culture.*
Lol
MAJORLY agree.
The phrase "more money than sense _or_ taste" springs immediately to mind.
Rob Ashton everyone’s taste is different, some are confident and some aren’t. Those who claim others don’t have taste are usually the insecure ones who don’t control their own lives and follow the crowd to nothingness.
They live a crazy and different life than the rest of us.
@@Roses78 "Those who claim others don't have taste are usually the insecure ones who don't control their own lives and follow the crowd to nothingness."
LOL!
Which compendium of spurious pop psychology did you pull _that_ little gem of butthurt bullshit from then?
This guy's entire _business_ is built on people mindlessly following a meaningless and clichéd trend, one centered on conspicuous consumption - an urge that practically _screams_ insecurity.
Nice speech though.🤣
I remember him coming up in the early and late 2010’s and all Houston was promoting him. I have respect cuz of his grind, and loyalty to the Houston market. Get that money brother!
He been out before the 2010s what u talking about , he came out in the Grillz video from nelly in 2006 plus I'm from houston since before mainstream rappers were wearing grills boys in H-Town wear already rockin grillz I got my first grill from his shop in 2003
I died at 2:43 after he got off the phone, I thought he said, “aight that’s how we finesse a hoe.” 😂😭
That's what he said
He said "that's how we finish a hole", but his thick Vietnamese accent made it sound like what you wrote.
The Hoes he is Talking about are the Ignorant Rappers!
5:46 "OH, That's Rick Ross..." 🤣🤣
Lmfaoooooo
Lmao some dumb bitch will be like I saw Rick Ross in Houston.
Hahahaha didn’t notice till I read this😂
😂
Lmaoo
this is all dumb as hell but i can’t help but like it at the same time lmao
Cason how
Mr.Gilmore by hiding under 7 layers of irony
it's a guilty pleasure my dude, majority of us deep inside wanna have a bust down watch or an iced out cuban bracelet and that's about it.Unlike these rappers, they can't help but buy more stupid jewelries acting like it's not a bad investment lmfao
Yep. I was gonna say that I don't get it,but fun to watch))
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Imagine if buying gold grills was common amongst doctors, lawyers, and accountants? 😂🤣😂that shit would be so funny
When i finish law school i plan on getting a really nice custom piece or grill. Just because you're a professional doesnt mean you cant have fun lol
@@TeamEuphoricz true that. Me too 😂. I don't care what these haters have to say. And Dang has to say yessiir giving it to me 😂.
Not all doctors can afford it, let’s say your a public health physician, you make around 80k a year I think which is a lot, but one of these grills cost like twice that lol you gotta be a really famous and rich rapper to get those grills
Floriva no way dude... you can get a grill for less than 80k
Floriva a regular vvs diamond grill is about $1200 a tooth. You’re thinking about a grill with something like princess cut baguettes which are a bad investment only rappers should get those.
2:40 "Alright that's How we Finesse a Hoe" 😂😂😂
noticed that hahaha
I almost said the same thing 😂
Alex from the H he said “alright that’s how we finish a hole”
Hahahahaha
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Loving all the uploads Vice! Keep up the amazing content you're doing great
Props to Johnny for starting in H Town and going worldwide, everyone in Texas know and respect Johnny’s come up, who else starts with grillz 💯
Johnny Dangs son learning business and wealth very young. He will be exceptional when he gets older.
He’s super quiet and shy too so you can tell he’ll be the brains
His “yes sirrr” is iconic
If anyone robs JD, God forbid that happens then he should have a gang load of backup from these clients. He's such a humble person.
I'm pretty sure everyone is aware of this
The king of finessing
"That's how you finesse a hoe"😂😂😂
Bun B selling it like he's trying to get a discount
And Johnny's internal dialog is like...."Shut the fuck up chatty boi and lay down some Lincolns sucker"LOL
Robert Muckle 🤣
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Lmao i thought the same
@@robertmuckle2985 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jonny boy got fired, I never liked him 😂😂
la lumbre yeah he seems like a poser lol
Fr? How u kno dat?
Thats good
4Realkevv he was stealing
Facts, I'm glad he's gone. I knew he was snakish but didn't expect him to be stealing from him.
Loving this series!
Proof that having money doesn't necessarily make you interesting.
@XNerdyTagz X idiot
Well said ! No matter how much money,jewelry,cars,mansions,or the classic...selfies showing off cash...lmao..hahah....
but like you said "money doesn't make them interesting " ,intelligent,or better human beings.Their low class,and ignorance oozes out like diarrhea out of a pigs ass.they can buy all the material possessions in the world,fancy clothes,diamonds,gold etc...it still doesn't change the fact they have crap instead of brains,that's why 3\4 of these guys who get rich and come into money....loose it in less than a few years and end up on the street.Money doesn't make them better human beings,someone a kid can look up to,you can be proud of,admire,and worthy of recognition.They are the total opposite....low class trash ,who got lucky and ran into money.It's like "putting lipstick on a pig "
I love how they think it looks good, or other jackasses just as stupid complement them,telling them what they want to hear. lmao ! HAHAHAhahah
Christoph Edison truuue which goes to the saying does money bring you happiness
Coronavirus taking all this back, stupids
@Sheneneh Jenkins Nope...I'm the working class,same company for 20 yrs,I got my savings in bank,own my home,traveled to 15 different countries,speak 4 languages, money in my pocket,I'm not rich but live well.I just don't care or want any luxuries,I'm happy with what I have,when I do have extra cash...I give back to my commun and h
2 big takeaways from this series:
1. Johnny Dang a real one🤘🏾
2. Grills are the modern day luxury cars for male rappers.
Vice, I love this series..highlights the diversity in Houston with regards to ethnicity/culture and how they vibe with one another. Look fwd to more episodes.
Literally changed my perspective on why hip hop artists buy bling. Wear your trophies and crowns my kings and queens, you deserve it. Mr Dang, loving the positive vibes you got going on man.
Waste of money!
I love how the language of the region comes through in his accent. I can't believe im seeing this guy like 20 years after hearing about him in a lil flip freestyle.
Not the same Johnny. The real Johnny is King Johnny
I only watch this to laugh at all the bad investments 😭 I can’t be mad at Johnny tho capitalism off the ignorant.. he’s the king of diamonds but yet he’s playing golf with his son and his son not wearing crazy chains 🤔yea he got y’all fools in his pocket facts
True, I mean if I got the money to buy some jewelries from him I'd buy two of them and that's about it. These rappers be buying a shit load of them without even thinking it's a really bad investment
I was thinking the same thing when he said playing golf with my friends.....but theres nobody of color on the course with him but thats who spends the most MONEY with him😒 #FINESSED 😔
@@vel1hunnid348 "nobody of color" lol you are a joke of a human and your worldview has been spoonfed to you.
Ronald Coleman yall weird asf , either way who tf gonna wear chains to play golf ? Plus it dont match w fit lol , Leave them alone gd
Ronald Coleman I can almost guarantee his son has nicer stuff in his personal collection than any of these rappers...
Vice keep it lit an keep the vlogs coming an Johnny Dang keep doing your thing💯💯💯👍👍👍
Lots of haters on the comment section 😆 it's their money, they can do whatever they want with it.
Z A86 Exactly. Mad cause they can’t afford shit
You can drop however much money you want on a shiny chain, but it makes any complaints you have in the future about financial issues invalid.
Damn Ion, but I feel really happy for those SMG boys to see how happy those pendents made them feel. Jewelery aint always an investment, but a symbol of hard work and accomplishment!!!
dang, you got a love jhonny man. hes the real deal
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All the suggestions about what people should do with their money everybody has the same 24 hours get yo bag and do what you please with it 🤷🏾♂️
fr top comment right here
Snoop Dogg be like, “Johnny God Dang!”
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Think its funny how these hardcore gangsta trap house rappers walk around with a purse
Better watch out for the nail filer and tampon
They aint gangstas just posering tryna live the life chief keef started... Most of these niggas is pussy by them self and thst goes for most niggas in groups
@@jefferyflood I mean some of them ARE gangsters.... which usually ends of with them dead 6 months after their first single.
easier to carry a piece around
+ its funny how yall judge people based on pieces of fabric , dont end up losing ya life to someone wearing a fish net t shirt
In 7 years all these rappers will go back live in one bedroom apartment and Johnny will become billionaires.
Bun b been in the game for decades livin lavish u don’t know shit
-Vietnamese
That's why the world is ending soon.
And in 7 years your ass will still be broke
And both could be dead by tomorrow so let people live their lives. Only a broke person make those statements. Smh
Johnny Dang is da man!!! Cool azz Brotha. RESPECT DIAMOND BOY💐✊🏾✌🏾
Love the father and son connection.
*OK! That was officially a cliff hanger for the next episode! GIMMME! GIMME NOW!!!!!!!!*
am i the only one that thought he said “alright that’s how we finesse a hoe” at 2:42 ? lmaooo
Success like love is universal. Not many have it but you know it when you see it.
wow Johnny Dang 🤟💫💯🔥...
4:42 Thats plain stupid!
shhhh man, those rappers dont know that shit xD ez $
🤦♂️🤦♂️ stupid long term investment coming out of an idiots mouth
Thats y he vp of sales. Dumb niggas: TRUE TREU
it makes you look more dumb imo
Got fired anyways for stealing lmao
2:43, did he say “finesse a hoe” or “finish a hole”😆
He tells his son, " look son how I hustle this tappers"
Lol
Look at the craft of him as an individual who is able to provide class to his customers, regardless of what they may look like, how much they make. The client KNOWS what they’re coming in for, and Johnny’s associates do what they can to make sure they come back wanting that service that they know is top notch
Was it only me that saw his first drive go farrr right 😂😂
Ain’t “Gio” the same dude who was the son of the 1 star review barber? lol please someone notice too I’m not crazy lmfao
Is that a fact??
no, ur fuckin crazy, not even close... fail.
Jesse Hackett did u even watch the video fuckface
Jeff Daniels idk fam watch one star review the barber one and skip like halfway you tell me lmao
ayeewolf right! Ha don’t know if they are the same dude but it for sure looks like him lol
I’m from los angels and I’ve been watching SMG since they were GwapBoys!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
I just, I just love johnny man. He so cute like a little boy
2:43 that’s how you finess a hole 😂
rapper suddenly unintentionally drop money
johnny dang: YES SURRR
Please keep making this series
Luv u Johnny & the family. Super ICEY GANG🥶🧊🧊. LIVING YA BEST LIFE 🎆🎆💯🥳🤸🏾♀️🙌🏽
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Rapper r acting like billionaire n billionaire r acting like normal people I don't no who to trust🤔🤔🤔🤔
That's the difference between people with permanent wealth and people with temporary wealth
You don't need to trust any of these people. Just read the news from a few sites you know and make sure that you get people with diffrent opinions because over you figure out who thinks what, who runs the shows and what is going on behind the scenes, which people are corrupt or upstanding, who has your interests in mind and who doesn't, you yourself can find out where you stand in the world and start asking the right questions. Keep the following in mind; everyone has a goal. And most actions have an intent behind them. Sometimes it's just money or power, perhaps an ideology or a personal ambition but the trick is to figure out where someone stands. Then you start to see the whole picture. It's really easy today, because you can literally get most infos online in a few minutes.
@@Arcaryon who da fook is dat guy🤣🤣🤣
Johnny needs a reality TV show that’s shit would be litty 🔥
New Zealand just went under lockdown & Johnny fangs episode came just in time!
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so proud man
It's tragic how 'Easy Come' leads to 'Easy Go' with these 15 minute famers whose families will suffer from their poor choices for ever! Johnny is the only real winner here. and it looks like he's the real 'Playa' also!
SMG got the best music nuff said ✈️✈️
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liking the new vid format, much btr content.
Much love to Johnny 🙌
Finally vice has found something worth watching here. Keep it up!
I hope y'all doing well in this COVID-19 situation. Please stay safe guys ♥️♥️♥️
Bun B is so positive and full of love
It’s crazy to watch maturity.
Bun B’s demeanor vs. those younger dudes I’ve never heard of.... straight classy vs. wild randomness going off what they hear their peers say.
Mad man They know that Jhonny's Diamonds are part of the Hip Hop culture now. Shout outs in rap songs, and video which they prolly listened to as kids. It's a symbol of them making it too.
0:37 chewbacca is that you?
Dice soho be soundin like a asian fusion restaurant in nyc and trill sammy soundin like a dope hoagie
Yessss bout time
Johnny respect man👐👐
Jewelry gonna always be around, and because of that Johnny gonna always be around
Me: Trying to talk like Morgan Freeman on the phone in front of my crush.
How I really sound : 2:28
*At last* , _One video that is available in my country_ ....
Joined that country club in September. And now it’s about 200 times cooler than it was before this episode was released. So baller.
I dont even rap and i wanna custom grill.. hahaha alot of those guys still have great teeth.
Post Malone - The Contract COVID Concert
Johnny is part of the hip.hop culture. Thanks to those who invest in bling bling.🤣🤣😂
Better not get into any fight with those teeth. It will be very expensive if you loose any...🤣🤣🤣
"You got grillz in your mouth, I ain't mad at ya
I own every goldmine in South Africa
Thanks baby, ya made me a billion
I own a building for each one of my children's children" --Immortal Technique
This absolutely shows what some people's priorities are in this terrible time. None of this really matters
“They gon search the shit outta the car” 😂
Awesome show. Johnny dang. Hard work.
derty QWERTY yeah. Good for him. Check out the 2007 documentary “Bling: The Planet Rock.”
🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
Notice how Johnny Dang doesn't wear any bling??? That's why he's smart and rich.
He wears bling in literally every business interaction captured by these videos. Only time he doesn't is playing golf with his kids, because a chain gets in the damn way!
God damn it, why you ain't got any subtitles on? Can't understand a word he's saying or these mumbling rappers....
5:30 talking about dimonds and drinking expensive liquor but out of a plastic cup lol makes me think of that jay-z line 'Y'all on the 'gram holdin' money to your ear
There's a disconnect, we don't call that money over here'
No subtitles? That's brave...
A H Nice one ;)
NOBODY spending thousands with him is on the golf course with him😏imagine that
Best of luck and prosperity who find their pieces from Johnny
I LOVE JOHNNY DANG
I wouldnt trust any of these people with $10 😂
nor would they with you 🤷🏿♂️
Yo better put some respect on this man name
shut up
When I have enough money I go to Johnny. This guy is now hiphop legend. It´s like getting your first Rolex.
Awww him and his son.
Imagine how funny it would have been if at 9:52 he bombed that shot and it went straight in the pond
They so lucky diamonds make you immune to Covid-19.
What a amazing story! Living the American dream. Good for you Johnny. You are the man!!! No more middle of the mall shit for Johnny. Where is Paul? Probly getting muddy on a sunny day.
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Bun such a legend
12 minutes of watching people with bad taste. love it
"A grill is a better purchase than a watch" right, imagine reselling you super personalised grill to someone when you're inevitably broke.
The stupidity of these people will never cease to astound me.
Just repurpose the diamonds
5:28 he spilled it....wow bro
Johnny dang - China Mac 🤘🏼💯