Broke rappers are victims of the illusion of jewelry. In this video, we explore the cultural significance of bling in hip hop, from its roots as a symbol of success and status to its transformation into a billion-dollar industry.

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Time-codes:
0:00 - Intro
4:23 - The Formative Years of Hip-Hop Jewelry: 1979-1989
9: 45 - Moving Forward: 1990-2000
11:57 - The New Millennium: 2000-Present
13:30 - Why Rappers Wear Their Wealth
18:53 - Is it worth it?
22:30 - The fallout