Ah, unlike the other nostalgic trends that are going on, grillz isn't from the 2000s, you know? The Mayans, who lived between 250 AD and 900 AD, already wore the adornment.
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In the 80s, grillz returned to the masses! But it was not in the context of ostentation, but during an economic crisis. In the United States, African immigrants who were in a difficult financial situation replaced their natural teeth with gold teeth, which was the cheapest material at the time. So, in the outskirts it was quite normal to see people with gold in their teeth.
The black community turned a difficult period into empowerment and grillz became one of the biggest fashion trends. Several celebrities contributed to the feat, such as Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.
Unlike in the past, nowadays you don't need to pull your teeth to have a grillz! Several professionals create the accessory around the tooth with the material you prefer.
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Grillz is a trend and a representative symbol of the black community.
The trend was created by black people, but it also encouraged white personalities to appropriate the cultural practice. It is important to remember that: it is more than just a fashion item, but a story of representation and overcoming.
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