significant role diamonds play in the ten-year civil war in Sierra Leone. From a different perspective, many people consider bling and its aesthetic as empowering, rather than literally and metaphorically likening the expensive chains to slavery. See also Hip-hop culture Braggadocio (rap) Grill (jewelry) General Affluenza Camp Commodity fetishism Conspicuous consumption Status symbol International Chav References Hip hop fashion African-American culture English-language slang Jewellery Reduplicants 1990s neologisms 2000s fashion Hip hop terminology