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Why You Shouldn’t Be So Quick to Judge Rappers for Their Bling

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People often scoff at rappers’ affinity for jewelry, shaking their heads at the perceived foolishness. But the new docuseries ‘Ice Cold’ argues it’s all about the American Dream.

It’s no secret that rappers have a long-running love affair with jewelry. More than a fashion statement, artists’ bling is a flex, a status symbol, a token of brotherhood, and most importantly, a screaming

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