From Poverty to King of Bling | House of Dang Episode 1

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 exclusive glimpse into his day-to-day life and take a look at his incredible transformation from poor Vietnamese immigrant to the King of Bling.
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[@Cmoneythegreat]

Iced out like im Johnny Dang

[@ChaseAcheck408]

@@Cmoneythegreatstay focused. progress is key

[@Cmoneythegreat]

Matt Roberts Thanks brother appreciate the advice

[@Bahamuttiamat]

paul wall

[@Bestwick1983]

@@Cmoneythegreat don't quit your day job flipping burgers just yet, champ

[@Cmoneythegreat]

Bahamuttiamat Boy please I own companies I dont work.for nobody people work for me you dont know me fool

[@one.justice]

"This is the man who helped feed me and my family"...a person who doesn't forget about who helped him to the top should be admired. He's a very genuine and grateful guy.

[@kcunlimitedeats]

That kind of touched me.

[@TEXAS214TEXAS]

Exactly

[@dwizzy2772]

I don't know that

[@wikileaks8252]

And i think he is indian.

[@DPY_Do]

wiki leaks vietnamese

[@ibrahimzain9472]

They shud make a movie about him. This a true underdog story. Love it how he keeps in touch, and still recognizes the people who helped him throughout the years.

[@lisabbb2324]

Agree. I would love to see his documentary

[@Ohmygosh60]

Agreed

[@lil----lil]

Just imagine how much discrimination he had to overcome. RESPECT.

[@bestbelieviet]

Spot on.

[@cocacoladog10]

why would he be discriminated against?

[@cocacoladog10]

@@Sqizzyman doubt he faced alot of discrimination, can't really see why anyone would discriminate against him just because he's Vietnamese

[@thinkinghmmmm]

@@cocacoladog10 You must be young. Never heard of Vietnam war?

[@cocacoladog10]

@@thinkinghmmmm sure i just don't see why anyone would discriminate against him

[@richieferrelli6318]

its kind of impossible not to like him after watching this.

[@seanwatts392]

He's real humble. I like people who are humble and not big headed and ego drivin.

[@tm24s90]

Richie Ferrelli how

[@tm24s90]

Oh I read dat wrong

[@epakerd]

How about Ben baller

[@ybmb1121]

@@epakerd Podcast with Jimmy Boi?

[@DMNDREG]

He knows how to handle money, fame and reputation, knows to handle high quality clients, competitive and not being cocky like other jewelers. This is inspiring thanks Vice !

[@BossinAZ_EnT]

DMNDREG I’ve always been inspired by dude ever since him and Paul Wall started really doing business. I just hope to god he conceal carries and keeps some good reliable bodyguards around 24/7! If something happened to him I would be crushed bigtime 💯🙏

[@hustlehard.8522]

*Capitalist* at its finest -Socialist-

[@mescnick]

Ya he’s a boss !

[@rscristiano8]

When I think Cocky I think Ben baller

[@danielpark411]

@@hustlehard.8522 Facts. Asian American affluence is the number one proof that capitalism works and systematic racism is a thing of the past. In America if you stay poor, you have no one to blame but yourself

[@cubeyjones2295]

Dude started at 23.. turning 25 next month and not really knowing if I'll end up in a good place. this gives me hope to keep on pushin'. Big ups to Johnny for being a real one.

[@thomashudson6676]

Aww boo boo

[@david4955]

Whats good, happy belated bday G

[@cubeyjones2295]

@@thomashudson6676 Boomer.

[@raskosworld]

It’s ok bro you’ll get there

[@thrillamoe50]

Start a business bossman! Alot of $$$$ can be made even during quarantine.

[@fabiansierra7622]

Damn, he rented out a shop to take the clients of the place that didn’t hire him. What a G.

[@ProfessorFatMan]

And now he can buy his shop 10x over haha.

[@ipwndrums]

straight up boss hogg from the jump!!!

[@JohnDoe-pt7xx]

Damn right

[@dankmheems290]

They call that a spite business. And he showed them.

[@pejedpl6755]

Fabian Sierra LmaoooO 😂🌍

[@moistydoooood]

as a vietnamese dude, johnny dang makes a lot of us viets here proud.

[@phamhuan2616]

🇻🇳

[@yellososa]

chuẩn bài :D

[@oreorebus]

no one cares, vietnam is a shithole country

[@tuankhainguyen6079]

@@oreorebus ?

[@dj_steven408]

KentangRebus GM yup.. that shit hole built a lot of talented people like Johnny Dang

[@ilzar155]

Travis: Yo what's poppin Johnny: Chillin Dang this guy

[@mintberrycrunch13]

*Dang this guy

[@ilzar155]

@@mintberrycrunch13 no

[@trickingwithjordan1708]

@@ilzar155 welp, missed out on a perfect pun.

[@ilzar155]

​@@trickingwithjordan1708 lmao I forgot that I made a comment in this video

[@georgeaksich9017]

"Paul wall understood me, helped me to communicate." Paul Wall is a man of the people.

[@senorjalapeno3937]

He is the people

[@dominickirsch2953]

@@SkreetJeebus His chain light up like a lamp now that he's back with the camp

[@TheFreshestLyrics]

@@SkreetJeebus People's feelings get hurt when they find out how much he's worth.

[@zm1786]

He's the people's champ

[@Curtis-ku5gp]

Peoples champ just like Johnny. Hope to meet them in person one day.

[@lepoldbuttersstotch]

I like how humble he is even after all his success. He still is great friends his old flea market colleagues. Just a genuinely hard-working guy making it big but never forgetting where he came from. He could easily let all the fame and fortune get to his head, I mean...have you seen the color scheme of that Rolls Royce? Behind all that ice, just a hard-working, funny guy.

[@ziggyz4647]

PeenutButterJelly I think that’s the reason why he’s so successful

[@lepoldbuttersstotch]

@@ziggyz4647 it doesn't matter if you are rich or poor to him, he's a genuinely nice guy to all and everyone he knows is so happy for his success

[@brickmcwankerville5463]

You sense no ego just from his speech

[@UltraBoner]

It's probably because he came from poverty and shows respect to everyone, where people born into wealth sometimes look down on those they see as below them.

[@duvalt87]

I would love to meet him I'd do business with him if I had that kind of $$$

[@deejprice3049]

Johnny Dang saying "Yessir" is the coolest thing I've ever heard. Yessuww!

[@mobalegend3805]

more like on youjizz... yes sir🧐🤣

[@dieeego]

I had the pleasure of meeting this dude in 2010. I was in Sharpstown Mall, leaving after doing some shopping... and there he was, walking into his shop! I Shouted his name, he stopped and shook my hand and we exchanged a few words. Any other rich dude, would've ignored me and kept walking, but this man made some time to speak to me, like a human being. His hustle is amazing, but I'm sure his success is partly due to his humble attitude. 10/10 man right here!

[@boosie4l133]

Johnny a real one!

[@cloudz3409]

yeah and i met the rock a the gym yesterday

[@boosie4l133]

Cloudz guess you can say, it rocks

[@HEAVYCHEVY409]

Johnny did my first grill way back in 2001 in Sharpstown Mall, way before he ever got his own shop in Greenspoint Mall, glad to see this dude really come up and he does have the best prices in the city

[@Chronicthekid]

I've been working at Sharpstown for 3.5+ years and I've only seen him once but he was on the phone 😓

[@0poIE]

*Johnny dang is more in the rap game than some rappers themselves haha*

[@eyelavendarshine461]

0poIE nutcase

[@Vizr]

BIG FACTS

[@buttercupj6208]

TRUTH 👏

[@hunterxd11]

🧢🧢

[@GiftedMynd]

Lol

[@mid0rina]

the combination of vietnamese and texan makes for the most charming accent, legend lmao

[@discoonelove]

THIS MAN is humble he deserve this blessings, A REAL ONE

[@phictograma]

Do you know how many people are slaved and how many die in the jewelry business? If you only knew, just a bit, a little bit, you would not think this man deserve this "blessings".

[@discoonelove]

@@phictograma what I'm saying is this man came with nothing to this country and made it work for him and doing good for him self and he is still a humble person didn't let the fame or money get to he's HEAD

[@phictograma]

@@discoonelove I feel deeply sorry foi your naivety.

[@scottmijin9463]

꧁ ৡۣۜ͜͡ DISCO KING ৡۣۜ͜͡ ꧂ Questoes is just a fucking idiot. Johnny worked from the bottom, from poverty to the top. He deserves it, he’s a hardworking man.

[@codytran1719]

@@phictograma lmao so got any evidence he's doing this to people in his own business workers looked fucking happy doing what they love we're not like ur fucking Mexican country or some shit

[@neonthapa]

"If I can make it, you have no reason why you cannot make it." - Johnny Dang

[@eveangelique6624]

Absence of opportunity is a very good reason.

[@pamplantsmn5879]

@@eveangelique6624 yea but I don’t mind if they are just trying motivate

[@NoName-oq8qu]

@@eveangelique6624 you're waiting for an opportunity that's where you're going wrong and why you'll never get anywhere. try making opportunities for yourself

[@gillipollas754]

that one hit me

[@patrickvegeta]

Johnny Dang, a true legend.

[@saulsilver1930]

Hiphop Icon

[@speaklife20]

Johnny Dang is a satanist. Don’t buy into this, it’s not hard to see who he follows

[@don-ne8sr]

speaklife20 dude stfu

[@arviealmanza4852]

"If i can make it there's no reason you can't make it" -Jonhy Dang

[@Acypha]

Unfortunately, there is a reason. That’s why there’s only 1 of him and million of people that didn’t make it. It’s all about work and luck, and you need em both.

[@plowmanjoe]

@@Acypha you can always find an excuse not to succeed. This man didn't have electricity or clean drinking water. He's an inspiration.

[@plowmanjoe]

@2Stroke Tyson this has little to do with the rich people you know. This guy worked hard and ended up being successful. You can either find inspiration from his story, or you can protect your ego and pretend all rich people have it easier than you.

[@doozerchuck8625]

@2Stroke Tyson he made it to the absolute highest power in the free world from that small loan. That is inspirational if I have ever seen it.

[@IDvfy]

@2Stroke Tyson Rich people get loans all the time if youre new to the scene bro

[@lanceatuan3053]

My guy stayed down and stayed humble, never forgot the people who he started with and who helped him. He fasho deserve all the success he got right now, God will def keep blessing this man.

[@FBIINFORMANT]

This man's living the American Dream y'all

[@hopperthemarxist8533]

The “American dream” yes when America invades your country murders millions of people creates a generation of severe poverty then a tiny percentage of people make up for their insecurities by making diamonds for people a literally useless rock that has value in a market economy because it is doled out in small amounts

[@cerberusleviath4575]

A_Socialist_Channel I hate you

[@mb-fx9wj]

A_Socialist_Channel fuck off nobody asked you

[@knowone11111]

@@hopperthemarxist8533 every country has its sins.. how many of said countries have produced a Johnny Dang?...

[@LaurentFrangie]

@@hopperthemarxist8533 You said it EXACTLY! We all love the American Dream. Booyah!

[@SimplySierra94]

As I keep watching I think why he’s so successful is because his personality!

[@cmlvlogs4258]

And his humble nature..

[@bluntslt8023]

Sierra Nowegejick yea baby

[@vinguyen4455]

And his passion, hard working and honesty. The key to his success is his honesty and the way he treats his customers and his employees that what he said in the Vietnamese interview.

[@RayoBeatz]

what is even more note worthy is he actually knows and keeps up with the artists and people who shout him out he remembers all of them and that tells me he pays attention to details.

[@danielbrooks6083]

This man puts the ICE in Vice

[@buttercupj6208]

INDEED 🙌

[@calebb4782]

Lol. His mold collection was total flex. Name one person on the planet with that many high profile teeth molds.

[@Angel-wh6uo]

Name one person? Hmm probably Johnny dang

[@Adrian-rt8se]

Caleb Borden

[@BostonsF1nest]

He can probably get rid of Nipsey Hussles grill

[@kevmoAKAthursday]

@@BostonsF1nest maybe its sentimental dick.

[@BostonsF1nest]

kevn krash Sentimental to hold on to someone’s teeth mold?

[@freemind1229]

I love how humble he is and still keeping his friends and loyal for not forgetting who fed him

[@Ethereal18]

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.

[@anticemetric]

That deep mate real deep.

[@a1jones]

Nipsey Hussle said that

[@michaelbutler2053]

It's when preparation meets inspiration

[@jacknguyen5677]

You created your own opportunity

[@mainlinemitch]

Ironically- Johnny became King of an English word that is very difficult for non native speakers to say....love the way he says grill lol

[@broodjeal-cohol5033]

Really depends on the native speaker. Dutch speakers have no trouble.

[@MalakhiW]

what word?

[@dirtyasianmafia2310]

@@MalakhiW do you read

[@Bigbaymonstermare]

What is at the heart of this man’s business is his creative spark! He’s an artist, who not only revolutionised this niche industry, but is driving it forward by trying to stay fresh and relevant. He is a chameleon - he has this unique ability to read his customers and create a perfect piece, based on their previous pieces (whether they’ve come from his shop or not). He gives them what they didn’t know they wanted and holds fast to the tenets of a good salesman - it’s all about under promising, over delivering and the respect and relationship he nurtures with each client. In essence...he must also sell himself. His resilience and success seem to hinge on strictly being above board in his business dealings, taking care of the people who helped build his empire (they’re not just his employees, they’re part and parcel of what makes the business work and you can see the comfort and mutual respect that is engendered), maintaining his sobriety and customer care so as to be an asset, not a liability, and finally.....staying creative and relevant and loving every second of the job. This was a great peek into a world I don’t know!

[@yawillykwily7179]

Great analysis. Def something to learn from

[@Bigbaymonstermare]

@@yawillykwily7179 thank you so so much! What a kind comment, I enjoyed writing this analysis ❤️

[@somewhere-n-Texas]

I remember seeing him a long time ago in Greenspoint Mall when he wasn't nearly as famous as he is now...he was with a huge bodyguard walking around talking to other kiosk jewelers & dappin' them up...I remember thinking man he seems humble af...Fast forward to like 2015 at Paul Walls album release party where I got to actually meet and take pics with him...Johnny definitely a cool cat fr 💯

[@ludosanderz]

You are deff right!!! I moved close to houston in 03' from Amsterdam, Conroe to be exact, I was 13. We went to greenspoint from time to time, me and my pops went in his shop, I remember it vividly!

[@GUnit187]

@@ludosanderz Lol, I'm born and raised in Amsterdam. Can I ask you where you lived and why did you move?

[@BB-rt9nc]

Texas Tom yeah right

[@somewhere-n-Texas]

@@BB-rt9nc tf I have to lie for, idiot!

[@diymike]

Uncle Johnny doing big thangs!

[@joehuerta8294]

No one even Try’s robbing jonnnnny 🧊

[@mr.perfect223]

More like: "Uncle Johny doing big dangs!"

[@hahoan8427]

Vietnamese youtube friends study abroad in the US, so it's easy to meet Vietnamese with Vietnamese people, it is easy for people to spend a lot of money to buy his diamond and then support 10 million DBZ when appearing in many clips with this man calling people I play DBZ the influence on this youtube friend is great when DBZ is high, this guy runs over to the house saying they pay 10 million DBZ saying that the DBZ system has not been faulty or something saying DBZ is not yours but the owner is behind you only help people but also make people pay 10 million DBZ he promised to pay the original money the other youtube friend bought... the other friend was willing to pay whoever thought he didn't send money he also said the other friend had to advertise Reported DBZ to him, he only returned 6 million DBZ he said you choose to drive Vietnamese chickens or get shot by black Americans ....... for the past 1 month he has always talked bad about you saying that you sold out DBZ You broke your promise, so you can't believe that the other friend will be patient for a long time and don't know what to pay for.

[@lindseya8898]

@@hahoan8427 what???

[@FudggeYeah]

I respect Johnny because he earned everything he has nothing was given to him!!

[@thomastrouble]

when you ignore the accent, he has completely assimilated into the culture. very inspiring for any immigrant.

[@sting5956]

thomastrouble and honestly I don’t even notice the accent he’s just a cool guy haha

[@vinnyhughes007]

Nah man his accent is vital to culture. It makes him the Dang we know. He more in the culture than some of the rappers he works with.

[@thaipham3472]

this guy is humble down to earth just by listening to the way he talked to his old folks and people working at the shop. Everybody seem really happy for him. What a G

[@AtomicRazac]

Imagine you're working a regular 9-5 at a restaurant and you the bus boy and grab the napkin and feel something solid to open it up to see a full diamond baguette grill jeeeezz.

[@cquiroz420]

prolly got thrown away.....

[@matthewcooper735]

As a former busboy. I’m sad I didn’t open up more used napkins

[@kevinmcallister2893]

@@matthewcooper735 LOOL

[@Monsterr713]

Id return it to the rapper and get a couple stacks in return

[@brandifulgham5484]

LAWDDDD HAVE MERCY....I would've pocketed it and got sick AF...and had to go home to let it sink in...then took it to the pawn shop and they try to give you $300!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.. MANNNNN I DIDN'T LEAVE WORK EARLY FOR $300 SHIIITTTT!!!😁😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@acanadianeh8344]

Alternative clickbait title: You won’t believe why dentists hate him!

[@Vercingetorix.Fantasia]

Lol

[@theBbnj93]

It's a joke tho

[@wesleypipesgaming19]

@WaVy Crockett #JizzBoss woooooosh

[@wuestion9473]

WaVy Crockett #JizzBoss no u

[@wuestion9473]

WaVy Crockett #JizzBoss You’re an ass.

[@andrewlentner]

Johnny Dang and Post Molone, two of the most wholesome and humble people in Hip Hop in one room.

[@DMWBN3]

When he went up the escalator saying "diamond boy" I smiled and thought this fellas doing it!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@marcelinolucero2158]

My man johnny said "i went up there rent a spot to compete with him, maaann he got mad.. he funny" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Chino239_]

Marcelino Lucero lmao

[@MrAwesome1325]

I swear that line killed me

[@garypritchett5625]

Lmao! Can’t join em beat em.

[@revko1nyc]

I love his warrior mentality, at the mall jewelry shop he used to work in, he said they didn't want to give him a job. So he rented the office on top, he took everyone's costumers!

[@papaya8266]

Johnny is that awkward kind of kid everyone likes to be around.

[@jacksonueland]

there's something endearing about broken English when u know they mean well

[@OwenSithole]

FACTS😂😂😂💀

[@palimdragonmaster3k]

You mean post Malone

[@basicpawsstv128]

😭there’s a kid in my class who’s phillipino and he’s fun to be around

[@shatter2608]

Because he has what everyone wants.

[@wayne2816wayne]

This guy is the most American dude ever. The literal American dream in action. Respect to hard work and no excuses!

[@watertanks4uwv]

The fact that this comment doesn't have more likes amazes me......

[@WillPeterson]

So true dude, this is the heart of our great country!

[@highfunq2863]

13:25 "if i can make it, there's no reason why you can't make it" word up

[@kylematthews891]

Johnny dang is a true american success story. So awesome too see. He totally deserves all the recognition and support from musicians and actors he gets. Much love brotha. Keep doing your thang Johnny Dang!

[@darj617]

He actually said about Post Malone " I love him long time" LOL

[@jackrohrer2773]

I started DYING at that had to play it back

[@kokiomufc]

I was Dead when he said that lmfao😂🤣

[@rudystraight1750]

They all fuck each other in the ass in hollywood

[@GutsAndGlory734]

lol what time stamp ??

[@moose3178]

Lol thought it was just me who died at that moment

[@TT-ci3ko]

He’s a Asian version of bling bling boy from Johnny Test 😆

[@Flyingdonkeyn1]

Hard work, great ethic, positive attitude, and humbled. That's probably the best winning combo. He's quite inspiring!

[@theghettovaquero6312]

Call him George Foreman cuz he sellin everybody grillz

[@synapsesuicide4372]

That's a good one

[@nhankhuu5643]

He's the small foreman. another true champ.

[@avrahamvidal4255]

theghettovaquero LoL 😂

[@avrahamvidal4255]

theghettovaquero Nice One

[@UCExADVANTAGE]

rob the jewelry store n tell them make me a grill

[@hoangquan6378]

he was so polite when speaking to vietnamese older dude, mad respect when you got big but still remember your groot

[@criticaltweaker4393]

Respect, I like stories like this.. good for him.

[@iiwii3380]

I love Vietnamese people…. So humble, down to earth and about their family. Respect ✊.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Johnny is living the dream, this is inspirational

[@livedeliciously]

Self-made man, self-made millionaire. The title "Self-Made" is something he should be proud of. 7:00 says a lot about why he's successful.

[@thrashervlogs6776]

Everytime I watch this I get butterflies in my chest because I’m passionate about jewelry and I’m going for an associates degree in jewelry technology. Everytime I watch these I get that feeling that one day I’m gonna own my own business and do work with celebrities and do the best work and cater to them. It makes me believe that one day I can become something big and do work and art that someone is gonna cherish not only in the moment but every time they put the piece on their body. Johnny dang and Peter Marco are my two role models. One day man one day I will meet them

[@judek7128]

Go bro. See you at the top dawg

[@buffdaddy4673]

"he was so mad because I took a lot of customer around here, it funny" couldn't agree more 😂

[@plataoplomo9018]

“well, they called it, african american?" LMFAOOOOOOOOO

[@phodacbitch]

He's saying it how it is. If they're black they're black. No way around it.

[@chaseteter]

@@phodacbitch He's afraid to say the wrong shit on camera even though he is loved in Houston regardless.

[@jaygio]

Yea it wasnt that funny...

[@bruhmomento_2197]

He’s loved man, no worries 🤑

[@AvWoN]

No one he is around gives a shit, he knows people on TV might be more sensitive.

[@yungblossom8084]

Man Johnny dang motivates me to be the best version of myself. Dude literally started from nothing and now has everything he’s ever wanted respect

[@michaelsheng24]

A true inspiration. He really started from the bottom and now he’s living the American dream. Big respects to Johnny dang🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@FatRonaldo]

"Started very small, and now big" - Drake 2020

[@vyyo5025]

It’s really cool seeing a guy come to America to make his life better, and now he’s worth millions and he’s one of the biggest jewelers in the world. Love to see this guy doing well in life.

[@sleepyheadbeats4352]

Nobody is gonna mention Jeff Goldblum juust casually havin a grill. OK LOL

[@davyjones2994]

SleepyHead Beats he still drives the Mercedes he was given for Jurassic park 3, but he also has a grill. He’s got priorities

[@Packfoundev]

Katy Perry 2 lol

[@jeffgoldbloom3389]

Hell yea

[@JoseRamos-ql1gv]

He the last person I would have thought would wear one, I can't stop laughing...😂😂😂😭🤧

[@JumeckRafeal]

Jeff wears that grill to the club every night.

[@chronocross85]

Im from Houston and I remember when he had his shop at Sharpstown Mall. That was like over 20yrs ago

[@SKeeWil]

Yes

[@Thatssonesha]

Yess

[@crystalmichellem.1477]

Woww---sooo long ago. Grew up in Houston went to school @ PV...I soo remember this.

[@vashchand]

Johnny Damn Dang!! Only guy that can walk into any State, any city, with all his bling on and not get robbed cuz every rapper out there put a hit on you if you do

[@SpaceCowboy_333]

Johnny got respect In over a hundred sets

[@xmochix604]

Exactly!

[@djburntsu]

I love Johnny Dang’s story from how he started to where he is now. Every time I hear the story it puts a smile on my face. Good to see he’s doing what he loves with a smile on his face. Wish him nothing but continued success.

[@zman5008]

Johnny inspired me to go out and learn how to make jewelry. Work hard play hard

[@mgray1609]

This dude comes from humble beginnings. Started from the BOTTOM now his name is s trademark in the jewelry game.

[@danielhagos6944]

"They say diamonds are forever, I say diamonds are for everyone Like where you get that Johnny Dang at? I gotta get me one.." Chief Keef ❤️

[@Dima92i]

people dont know sosa made johnny dang

[@leanhoven]

@@Dima92i exactly mostly post chief keef

[@JAKESMMATAKES]

Look at my watch...Johnny GODAMN, aye! -cheif keef

[@williamniedermeyer8608]

@@Dima92i BAHAHAHA HOW YOUNG ARE YOU SMH GOOFY JOHNNY BEEN AROUND WAAAAAYYYY BEFORE SOSA

[@rks5457]

@@Dima92i lol did you watch this video? Paul Wall put Dang on. People knee of Johnny Dang wayy back in the MTV days like in mid 00s

[@thederp6505]

Dang : "Should I wear more ice or is this good enough?"

[@viperstrike2008]

He fuckin savage for that 😂

[@hanxor]

yo i'm a peasant that met Johnny and got a grill made by him. we spoke in vietnamese - he's humble af and genuinely charming

[@BossinAZ_EnT]

What I like the most is he’s so humble and he don’t forget where he comes from and the people along the way that helped him he’s stayed loyal to! 💯🖤

[@Arcaryon]

Most people who make it like him have this attitude. The kids are where things become interesting.

[@Rhileyn]

13:49 I’m sorry, but when they were filming him enjoying the concert and also captured his expression in slo-mo when he dropped his phone, I wheezed-

[@maxair95]

From zero to hero, from nothing to everything, Vice needs to cover more stories like this please!

[@kingjonfrmdagym]

His “yessiiiiir” is on point ngl

[@jamieroe6325]

Show me a Vietnamese guy that isn't likeable. They are such happy easy going people always smiling(not just this Gangsta hahaha)....and how good is Viet food❤️

[@execution1980]

Shut up fool u got just 3 likes in 8 months hahaha

[@xmochix604]

Love your comment! Thank you for the love for viets!

[@epcocbetongtuyenthuy-noigu3001]

Vietnamese food is so delicious

[@inuyashaanime9971]

True art comes from people who grew up with nothing, their art is created through their suffering.

[@Jf_1900]

Its true, but dont know how much it applies to the guy in the video tho

[@maryglover9796]

and it shows !!!

[@harms123]

You're sorta stupid my guy.

[@floorbored3128]

They're grills you dope lol

[@morpheus6394]

Kanye wasn't dirt poor... Poverty is not the only motivator.

[@DustCraft]

I Met him months ago before I moved out of Houston his staff and himself are some of the most friendly and honest Individuals I have ever met. if you are ever in the Houston area go to his shop and check it out don’t be afraid to ask questions.

[@asquishyjellyfish5431]

For a man look kinda small and seems normal, he just that chill man that hanging out with the world's top dogs from the music industry. And the inspiring back story just melt my heart. (Nếu chú có đọc đc dòng nhắn này, cảm ơn chú vì đã làm một nguồn cảm hứng và chỗ dựa tinh thần cho những người việt nam đang làm việc ở nc ngoài, thực sự kính phục và mong sao một ngày nào đó, cháu cx sẽ dc như chú...)

[@luckyviet]

he said he feels "blessed and thankful" not "blessed and so cool" 10:37

[@what-lz9dl]

Man in US they cool attract people than being just thankful

[@abdoulndambi9410]

When you start from nothing you really appreciate life and the journey.

[@Angel_Gomez]

I like that these new rich rappers cover themselves with kilograms of gold and diamonds. I mean it's like seeing how powerful people acted in ancient cultures and realising we haven't evolve at all.

[@_FunctionONE]

Forrest Gump: Mama said a man only needs so much wealth and the rest is for showing off Johnny Dang: Let me put some diamond on your leg braces Forrest Gump: Ok Johnny Dang, I'll stay.

[@hanglong1580]

This too funny

[@user-jc5lf6sf7g]

this dude is like the scarface story except if scarface only had friends, smiled all the time and not a single enemy.

[@VeeBeeZee22]

@T one thing I noticed is he never blink

[@user-jc5lf6sf7g]

@@VeeBeeZee22 thats how he never gets caught slippin

[@sullenbode283]

成達陳 😂😂

[@haramfraire5661]

If u really think this "dude" has zero enemies then u must get out of your house and see the real world.

[@rfd3162]

done done icebox franky diamonds monica the jeweller

[@ktphotography2989]

I'm Vietnamese and I'm proud he's doing great my parents actually own a jewelry business and I hope they can grow this big

[@caseychapman5726]

what a nice guy. just genuinely loves what he does, humble, and looks like he would never turn down a customer

[@misaelcruz1663]

Here in Houston, he is the ice king!

[@RichieDagger]

Everything flawless from the grills to the chain I done spent lot of change, now I'm looking like Johnny Dang

[@kingofhaiti123]

I was born to shoot, I got aim.... im like johnny dang when it comes to chains !!

[@412fish]

Shout out to Johnny Dang - the definition of the American dream.

[@johnnydtractive]

This is a man who started out changing watch batteries at the mall. You know his success is because he treated all those people who brought in watches just like he treats Snoop & Beyonce. You can tell his customers love him.

[@MadMrMatter]

Johnny Dang a true H-town legend. H-Tine hol' it dine!

[@user-uf2tw8gu2y]

I could watch a whole Netflix series on Johnny #Diamondboyz

[@jackwillis680]

This is what I love about this country. You can come here with absolutely nothing and if you put in the time and effort you can make something of yourself.

[@racoonm45t3r]

Johnny Dang seems hella chill. Id rather get ice from him than anyone else.

[@johnhattanfine]

racoon M45T3R shut up ! U don’t have that money

[@allindafac3]

John Hattan he’s simply stating that he would prefer making business with him rather than anyone else due to his personality the money has nothing to do with his comment . Spread love and positivity man looking down on others only keeps yourself down

[@johnhattanfine]

Swolegang Im sorry Im a troll. Your message is very nice 😇

[@allindafac3]

John Hattan no worries brotha , take care 👍

[@johnhattanfine]

Swolegang 😎💪🏾🙏🏾🏆👏🏾

[@potatomatop9326]

Me: from having a net worth of $1 to having a net worth of negative.

[@DeezNutsInYourMouth101]

Get off KZbin and get a fuckin job pussy

[@klynt2763]

Now we in bankruptcy -$$$

[@ChickenManiac]

That could be a big jump if you went from $-1000000 to $1

[@potatomatop9326]

@@DeezNutsInYourMouth101 i think u like getting blacked all the time

[@potatomatop9326]

@S3 M5 boy this dang really p p'd on you so hard you're typing using your b hole. I guess you got danged not blacked.

[@dr.woozie7500]

Johnny Dang got so many songs about him now it's wild.

[@oloys9815]

REPRESENTING HOUSTON YESSIRRR 😈🔥

[@achievingnirvana666]

Sw Houston 👏

[@jonathanlemon544]

@king cobra5 that aint the only hood of houston lol but yessir he rep SW houston. Much love from alief

[@timothyphouthavong]

He reminds me of my dad, except my dad is Lao. Simply because he has the experience to say, "If I can make it. Anybody can make it." He came here with nothing like my dad did and the wave of refugees and migrants from Indochina/SEA. They found a way to win and build it up from humble beginnings.

[@user-oz3bu3qz5t]

As another southeast Asian who also came up from nothing, man Johnny Dang’s such an inspiration. Coming to America as immigrants was very hard, especially being placed in the low income areas with all the Brothers n Spanish. Eventually though, we all end up clickin and know we all aren’t so different after all ✊🏼

[@itsallgood5314]

Love seeing the American dream happen in my city. God bless