Nipsey Hussle

Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Joseph Asghedom on August 15, 1985, was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist. He gained significant recognition for his contributions to hip-hop, his independent approach to the music industry, and his dedication to giving back to his community.

Nipsey's music, characterized by his introspective lyrics and focus on self-empowerment, gained him a dedicated fan base. His mixtapes, such as Slauson Boy Volume 1, The Marathon, and The Marathon Continues, helped him build a strong presence in the rap world. His 2018 album Victory Lap was nominated for a Grammy Award, marking a major milestone in his career.

Outside of music, Nipsey Hussle was known for his entrepreneurship. He invested in real estate, started his own clothing store (The Marathon Clothing), and worked to provide economic opportunities for his community in South Los Angeles.

Tragically, Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed on March 31, 2019, outside of his store in Los Angeles. His death sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans, fellow artists, and public figures, highlighting his influence both in music and social activism.

Nipsey's legacy continues through his music, philanthropic work, and the impact he had on his community and beyond.

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You've got to have faith in what you're doing and not take no for an answer.

Nipsey Hussle

I'm not in it for fame. I've been famous in the streets already.

Nipsey Hussle

It sounds simple telling people to work hard and never quit, but to really execute and demonstrate those principles takes discipline and faith. Those are the two factors that I believe separate the good from the great, the successes from the failures.

Nipsey Hussle

It was always a plan that we were going to have a retail side with what were doing musically, like an Apple store or Nike Town. I wanted something where you can come get everything - 'Marathon' or 'All Money' or 'Crenshaw' - and make it like an experience. Especially with what Crenshaw and Slauson meant to my story.

Nipsey Hussle

Not one person can make or break what I'm doing, except me or God.

Nipsey Hussle

Any time a country transitioned to a fiat currency, they collapsed. That's just world history; you don't have to know about cryptocurrency to know that.

Nipsey Hussle

If you don't know your full-throttle history, the whole story of how you came to where you are, it's kind of hard to put things together.

Nipsey Hussle

I hope my story inspires everyone out there to keep hustling and chasing their dreams.

Nipsey Hussle

Black people in America, people from the struggle, immigrants, it's no generational wealth that we are attached to, so we are tasked to create - in one generation - closing the gap. That's why we so Doomsday about getting to the check: 'cause it's life or death for real.

Nipsey Hussle

I was never ignorant, as far as being experienced in classrooms and learning about different subjects and actually soaking it up, so I checked into college for a little bit. I took classes at a community college in West L.A. I took psychology, English, and philosophy.

Nipsey Hussle

I respect Soulja Boy.

Nipsey Hussle

My mom is American, so I was raised in her household in my formative years.

Nipsey Hussle

Even as you make progress, you need the discipline to keep from backtracking and sabotaging the success as it's happening.

Nipsey Hussle

I always wanted to operate at the highest altitude, just in terms of hip-hop and the music.

Nipsey Hussle

I try to sprinkle a little gems and jewels in the music that people could use in their own life.

Nipsey Hussle

If you're going to write about rap music and hip-hop, and you don't love it, then we don't need your opinion, and we revoke your opinion.

Nipsey Hussle

The artist part of me always wants to be appreciated. I read every review. But I never wanted to seek validation by awards or anything controlled by politics.

Nipsey Hussle

Nipsey Hussle

You've got to have faith in what you're doing and not take no for an answer.

I'm not in it for fame. I've been famous in the streets already.

It sounds simple telling people to work hard and never quit, but to really execute and demonstrate those principles takes discipline and faith. Those are the two factors that I believe separate the good from the great, the successes from the failures.

Not one person can make or break what I'm doing, except me or God.

Any time a country transitioned to a fiat currency, they collapsed. That's just world history; you don't have to know about cryptocurrency to know that.

If you don't know your full-throttle history, the whole story of how you came to where you are, it's kind of hard to put things together.

I hope my story inspires everyone out there to keep hustling and chasing their dreams.

Black people in America, people from the struggle, immigrants, it's no generational wealth that we are attached to, so we are tasked to create - in one generation - closing the gap. That's why we so Doomsday about getting to the check: 'cause it's life or death for real.

I was never ignorant, as far as being experienced in classrooms and learning about different subjects and actually soaking it up, so I checked into college for a little bit. I took classes at a community college in West L.A. I took psychology, English, and philosophy.

I respect Soulja Boy.

My mom is American, so I was raised in her household in my formative years.

Even as you make progress, you need the discipline to keep from backtracking and sabotaging the success as it's happening.

I always wanted to operate at the highest altitude, just in terms of hip-hop and the music.

I try to sprinkle a little gems and jewels in the music that people could use in their own life.

If you're going to write about rap music and hip-hop, and you don't love it, then we don't need your opinion, and we revoke your opinion.

I pay attention to politics and technology.

I'm at peace with what I'm doing, I feel good with what I wake up doing and about my lifestyle.

Premature certainty is the enemy of the truth.

The artist part of me always wants to be appreciated. I read every review. But I never wanted to seek validation by awards or anything controlled by politics.