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Notes on 50, Busta, and that Big A** Chain
It’s 2023, and these chains still have Black men in a chokehold…
No matter where you look in society, gold chains and Black men are inseparable. Indeed, although not every man chooses to wear them, you can easily find men rocking gold chains in every sector, from janitors to CEOs.
Sure, many of these men claim they choose to purchase gold chains as an investment, but that’s when I have to call cap. Yes, gold does maintain its value, which does make it a sound investment. However, there are plenty of other types of gold and precious metals to invest in.
Also, wearing a gold chain in the wrong areas is like having a target on your chest. People can, have, and will literally kill you to get them. So, if your goal is to invest in something that will accrue value, you certainly shouldn’t be betting your life on it.
Gold chains and jewelry, in general, are ostentatious ways to display wealth. This is not to say that no one should ever wear jewelry. Still, I think the tendency to go above and beyond to show off how much money you have by wearing it around your neck directly results from living in poverty or having a poverty mindset.
Yes, there is also an argument that speaks to royal lineage. However, I am talking about those who…
