17K views · 16K reactions | Grillz, also known as fronts, have a long history dating back thousands of years, with origins in ancient civilizations like the Etruscans and Mayans, who used them as symbols of wealth and status. In the United States, grillz gained popularity in the 1980s within Black communities in New York, particularly in the Bronx and Brooklyn, and were later adopted by the hip-hop scene, becoming a symbol of status and empowerment. | GooseWayne | Facebook