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- According to one origin story, the image of a diamond was meant as a reference to the slang term “rock” for diamonds. Jay-Z’s record label is Roc-A-Fella Records, and using the hand symbol has come to be known as “throwing up the roc.”
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Oct 30, 2023 · JAY-Z has revealed the origin story behind the famous Roc-A-Fella diamond hand sign that he’s used throughout his career. During a recent in-depth interview with Gayle King on CBS...
Oct 30, 2023 · Roc-a-Fella Records. JAY-Z explains the backstory behind the popular "diamond" hand-sign he popularized during an interview with CBS Mornings' Gayle King.
- Preezy Brown
Oct 27, 2023 · Jay-Z went into detail about how the iconic Roc-A-Fella diamond hand sign was created. In his interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, the Roc Nation boss explained how he and his...
- Mark Elibert
- Buzzfeed Staff
Oct 30, 2023 · In a recent interview with CBS Mornings' Gayle King, the legendary rapper revealed the meaning behind his famous sign, sharing that it came about from his work with R&B duo Christión, who released their debut single with Roc-A-Fella Records in 1996, per HipHopDX.
- Sarah Tate
Oct 30, 2023 · JAY-Z recalled the origin of his iconic diamond hand sign during a recent interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings. Speaking with King while touring his Book Of HOV exhibit at the Brooklyn Public ...
While taking a trip down memory lane of his early rap days, Jay shared how he and his fellow Roc-A-Fella members came up with the diamond hand gesture that’s been used by fans all over the world ...
Feb 8, 2018 · Jay-Z’s record label is Roc-A-Fella Records, and using the hand symbol has come to be known as “throwing up the roc.” Whether due to Jay-Z’s popularity or due to the calorie burning benefits of raising your arms briefly, the symbol has become a bit ubiquitous in popular culture.
