Johnny Dang
Vietnamese American jeweler From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johnny Dang (born Đặng Anh Tuấn; 1973[2]) is a Vietnamese jeweler based in Houston, Texas, who is known for his custom grills and involvement in the American hip-hop scene. He is a founder of Johnny Dang and Co.[3]
Johnny Dang | |
|---|---|
| Born | Đặng Anh Tuấn 1973 (age 51–52) |
| Nationality | Vietnamese, American |
| Other names | TV Johnny |
| Occupation | Jeweler |
| Spouse | Jennifer Dang[1] |
| Website | johnnydangandco |
Biography
Dang was born Đặng Anh Tuấn[4] in the Đắk Lắk Province of Vietnam near the end of the Vietnam War.[5] Dang's grandfather and father both worked in the jewelry trade.[6] In 1987, Dang's father left Vietnam and emigrated to the United States.[5] In 1996, Dang and his family followed his father to Houston. He was 23 years old.[7] He began working in jewelry repair with his brother at a Houston flea market.[5][7]
Dang opened his first store, TV Jewelry, in the Sharpstown Mall in 1998.[8] He found a niche in making jeweled grills for clients. After making a grill for rapper Paul Wall, the two went into business together in 2002.[9] In 2016, Dang moved his business from the Sharpstown Mall to a stand-alone location.[10][11]
In 2021, Dang broke off his business relationship with Vietnamese YouTuber Khoa Pug after the price of their mutually held cryptocurrency dropped.[12][13]
In popular culture
Dang has been referenced in musical recordings by Migos, Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, Keith Ape, and Chief Keef, 21 Savage, among others.[3] He was the subject of the 2023 song "Johnny Dang" by That Mexican OT, Paul Wall, and Drodi. He features in the music video.[14]
He has additionally appeared in music videos for songs such as "Gucci Bandanna" by Soulja Boy, Gucci Mane, and Shawty Lo,[3] "Grillz" by Nelly,[3] "Wild Boy" by Machine Gun Kelly,[15] "No Angel" by Beyoncé,[16] "We Takin' Over" by DJ Khaled,[8] "And I Still" by Rod Wave,[17] "Ice Tray" by Quavo and Lil Yachty,[18] "Ice Cream Paint Job" by Dorrough,[19] and "Bigger in Texas" by Megan Thee Stallion.[20]
Dang himself provided vocals for the song "Stay Iced Up" off Paul Wall's 2010 album Heart of a Champion.[21]
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