Johnny Dang


Johnny Dang 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.

Biography

Dang was born in the Đắk Lắk Province of Vietnam near the end of the Vietnam War. His given name is Thanh. Dang's grandfather and father both worked in the jewelry trade. In 1987, Dang's father left Vietnam and emigrated to the United States. In 1996, Dang and his family followed his father to Houston, and Dang began working in jewelry repair.
Dang was working at a local flea market when he met rapper Paul Wall. Wall was impressed by Dang's technique of making grills, and the two went into business together in 2002.

In popular culture

Dang has been referenced in musical recordings by Migos, Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, DaBaby, YNW Melly, Keith Ape, and Chief Keef, among others. He has appeared in music videos including "Grillz" by Nelly, "Wild Boy" by Machine Gun Kelly, "No Angel" by Beyoncé, "We Takin' Over" by DJ Khaled, "And I Still" by Rod Wave, "Ice Tray" by Quavo and Lil Yachty, and "Ice Cream Paint Job" by Dorrough. Dang himself has provided vocals for songs, such as on "Stay Iced Up" off Paul Wall's album Heart of a Champion.