quick thought: you wanna see my what?!

in reading a comment posted by a fellow blogger, i have begun to realize how glossy and gaudy people, not just rappers, are today. certain things will always be a staple to hip hop fashion: baggy clothes, timbs/jordans/air force 1s, and fitteds. however hip hop, from time to time, will accept something that is just blatently grotesque, and this year it's the gold or platinum grillz.

the grillz's longevity in 2days hip hop culture will be about as durable as cross colours, dookie chains, and daper dan jumpsuits of the earlier eras; however, i don't think their significance will be nearly as imperative. it's a regional thing and even if some rappers outside of the south sport them, it'll NEVER catch on it places where it matters (NY/LA). at the end of the day, you could spend just as much money on a nice watch (and it's easier to look at 10G+ on your wrist as opposed to in your mouth) and be more respected.

not once have i ever met a young lady who said,"oh damn, look at his grill! i'm tryin to holla at him." most of the females i know will say it's a watch or suit that they notice in determining success.

and as paul wall said, "his mouth piece simply symbolize success?" that's nice, and i'm sure most a lot of rappers would agree, but what is their investment portfolio looking like? if you want to symbolize success, take those damn grillz out, and act like you've been successful for more than 30 seconds, because it takes hard work to be a successful rapper. gettin a grill is some shit that a dude that just hit the lotto would go and buy; it doesn't take hard work to come up threw the lottery. it's a troubling picture to see people making songs about some grillz (not even girlz, but grillz), but these are just my thoughts ladies and gentlemen.