Johnny Dang

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Johnny Dang
Born
Đặng Anh Tuấn

Đắk Lắk, Vietnam
NationalityVietnamese, American
Other namesTV Johnny
OccupationJeweler
Spouse(s)Jennifer Dang[1]
Websiteshopjohnnydang.com
Johnny Dang & Co. logo

Johnny Dang is a Vietnamese American jeweler based in Houston, Texas, who is known for his custom grills and involvement in the American hip-hop scene. He is a founder of Johnny Dang and Co.[2]

Biography[]

Dang was born Đặng Anh Tuấn[3] in the Đắk Lắk Province of Vietnam near the end of the Vietnam War.[4] Dang's grandfather and father both worked in the jewelry trade.[5] In 1987, Dang's father left Vietnam and emigrated to the United States. In 1996, Dang and his family followed his father to Houston, and Dang began working in jewelry repair.[4]

Dang was working at a local flea market when he met rapper Paul Wall. Wall was impressed by Dang's technique of making grills, and the two went into business together in 2002.[6] In 2016, Dang moved his business from the Sharpstown Mall to a stand-alone location.[7][8]

In popular culture[]

Dang has been referenced in musical recordings by Migos, Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, Lucky Luciano, DaBaby, YNW Melly, King Von, Keith Ape, Nav, 2 Chainz, Chief Keef, Trippie Redd, and Juice WRLD among others.[2] He has appeared in music videos including “Gucci Bandanna” by Soulja Boy, Gucci Mane, and Shawty Low,[2] "Grillz" by Nelly,[2] "Wild Boy" by Machine Gun Kelly,[9] "No Angel" by Beyoncé,[10] "We Takin' Over" by DJ Khaled,[6] "And I Still" by Rod Wave,[11] "Ice Tray" by Quavo and Lil Yachty,[12] and "Ice Cream Paint Job" by Dorrough.[13] Dang himself has provided vocals for songs, such as on "Stay Iced Up" off Paul Wall's album Heart of a Champion.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ Smith, Cecilia. "TV Johnny & Paul Wall Open The Largest Johnny Dang & Co. Store In Houston". Houston Style Magazine. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Morgan, Heather R. "How Vietnamese Immigrant Johnny Dang Became Rap's Favorite Jeweler". Forbes. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  3. ^ "From Poverty to King of Bling". House of Dang. Season 1. February 23, 2020. Event occurs at 4:33. VICE. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Terry, Josh (25 February 2020). "Watch artist Post Malone Get New Grills on VICE's New Series 'House of Dang'". VICE. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Johnny Dang is the King of Bling". On the Rocks. May 30, 2019. Event occurs at 0:15. GQ. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Ip, Chris. "Hip-hop took these jewelers from flea market stalls to flagship stores". NBC News. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  7. ^ Luna, Marcy de (20 March 2019). "When celebs want bling, they go to this Houston jeweler". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  8. ^ Caldwell, Brandon (24 October 2016). "Johnny Dang & Paul Wall Launch Largest Jewelry Shop Yet". Houston Press.
  9. ^ Currinn, Jonathan. "Machine Gun Kelly Featuring Waka Flocka Flame - Wild Boy". Critic Jonni. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  10. ^ Guerra, Joey (16 December 2013). "Beyonce's homage to Houston". San Antonio Express-News.
  11. ^ Zidel, Alex. "Rod Wave Relies on His Old Habits in 'And I Still'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  12. ^ Mench, Chris. "Quavo & Lil Yachty Parody 'Everyday Struggle' in Their New Video for 'Ice Tray'". Genius. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  13. ^ Serrano, Shea (27 November 2009). "Five Spot: Where's Johnny? For That Matter, Who's Johnny?". Houston Press. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  14. ^ Ryon, Sean (21 July 2010). "Paul Wall - Heart of a Champion". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on July 25, 2010. Retrieved 18 April 2020.

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