Hip Hop Tradition on Bamboo Earrings

Hip Hop Tradition on Bamboo Earrings

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History of Hoop Earrings


What exactly are gold bamboo hoops/doorway knockers? And what's their origin?

The phrase ‘Bamboo hoops’ is derived from their shape and hollow layout that generally capabilities plant-like joints. They’re also categorized under a sort of big earrings generally known as “door knockers,” which incorporates other shapes such as hearts, trapezoids, triangles, or simply animal-motivated styles (e.g., two dolphins kissing or shrimps).
90s Hip Hop Artists Rocking Bamboo Hoops


The recognition of the enduring bamboo hoop earring was at its peak in the ‘90s owing to popularization by Hip Hop artists who brandished their equipment with a renewed feeling of pride.


For example, LL Interesting J opens using a number of bars that captured the perception of satisfaction which was taking root while in the Hip Hop and R&B communities from the ‘90s in his track “ Around the Way Lady” from the album, Mama Mentioned Knock You Out.


“I need a girl with extensions in her hair. Bamboo earrings, at the least two pair. A Fendi bag and a negative Mind-set. That's all I must get me in a very good temper. She can walk by using a swap and speak with Avenue slang. I love bamboo earrings 14k gold it when a woman ain't afraid to carry out her factor.”

– LL Amazing J


In the same way, Destiny’s Youngster’s “Bootylicious” movie contains a number of photographs whereby the trio proudly flaunts their bamboo hoops. Over time, Beyoncé has consistently appeared in music movies and in community donning diverse models of bamboo hoops.