where and how did the term "bling bling" originate?

Question

who first used the term? when? and where? and in what context?

Answer 1

The first apparent use of the term 'bling bling' in mainstream culture was in a hip hop track of the same title, by rappers Baby Birdman, B.G., Juvenile et al, celebrating their wealth (as many of their tracks do). "Bling Bling," released in 1999, led to the term proliferating through mainstream hip hop and eventually spilling over into popular culture as a sarcastic term used to mock the perceived vacuousness of hip hop culture. Comedians such as Ali G in the UK, exploited this for humour.