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    • Trends: Rings Fit For Kings

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    Verbal from Ambush

    Trends by Marcus Troy- Big Rings-Rings for Kings Mega

    Mega From Black Scale

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    Kanye West

    Trends by Marcus Troy- Big Rings-Rings for Kings IBN JASPER

    IBN Jasper

    What constitutes a trend? The dictionary describes it as “a general direction in which something is developing or changing” On marcustroy.com I like to highlight trends that I see happening around me and the places I visit from around the globe. Usually a trend is started by trendsetters or influencers and then it trickles down to the masses. I also believe that trends can be happening amongst a certain group of people and it never really trickles down. I know a lot of this is up for debate….In the meantime I will like to highlight some of the trends I’ve been noticing around me as of late.

    I did not know what to call it so I decided to call it “Rings Fit For Kings” When I was growing up, all the Shottas, Rude Bwoys or people the local Bad Man had on giant rings on their fingers, usually in gold. They appropriated it from the Kings in Africa who use to wear giant rings as status symbol. As of late I’ve been noticing some of the worlds influencers adopt some of these habits in a more modern form. I’ve seen everyone from Mega from Black Scale, IBN Jasper, Kanye West and now Verbal rocking these type of rings in different shapes, colours, materials and sizes.

    I don’t think this trend is for everyone! I believe you have to have a certain confidence to wear such rings. I do however see a slew of people getting their king rings on.

    Your thoughts?

    **Here is a comment from B.E

    I agree with him 100 %

    * I really like that you posted this, but at the same time I’m a little upset. I was thinking about this yesterday, and I’m a fan. You’re right, this ‘trend’ isn’t for everyone. I think it takes a certain type of personality or person with a certain level of history behind them to support this look and what it symbolizes. And the upsetting part of this being posted is that there, (as always), will be folks who jump on this and it’s not at all suitable for the person they truly are. Maybe I’m just speaking for the “Bad Man” aspect of it and maybe not so much the “Kings of Africa” or riches side, but alike to kids who wear graphic tees with slogans like “Fuck The Police” whom really have no rationale to make such a comment or history with law enforcement to support such a statement, seeing someone all ringed up like those fists have ever done any damage or they’re even remotely revered in the eyes of society bugs me.

    But I’m a cynic.

    Regardless, I love the look and do plan to get some appropriate pieces in the near future.

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