Diamonds from Sierra Leone was released by Kanye West in 2005 as a single from his album Late Registration, built around a sample of Shirley Bassey's Diamonds Are Forever. The track became known for its luxurious, aspirational tone and its commentary on the diamond trade, which helped it stand out from typical bragging rap songs of the era. Short clips of its sparkling hook later spread through memes, edits and soundboards, where the sound now works as shorthand for wealth, success and a confident reveal.