Love for Nipsey Hussle spans the globe. His tragic death is impossible to comprehend, but fans and rappers from coast to coast still hold the legendary Los Angeles emcee near and dear to their hearts.
With today being what would have been Nipsey's 35th birthday, we remember and pay tribute to the iconic artist and businessman.
Born Ermias Joseph Asghedom, the "Last Time That I Checc'd" rapper knew what he wanted to accomplish in life at an early age and made it come to fruition.
Nipsey's mixtapes "Slauson Boy," "The Marathon," "The Marathon Continues," "Crenshaw," "Mailbox Money" and "Bullets Ain't Got No Name" built a loyal and sizable fan base. They also caught the attention of record labels and established artists.
When "Crenshaw" dropped in 2013, Nipsey released 1,000 limited edition copies for $100 each. Jay-Z bought 100 of them.
On February 16, 2018, his debut album "Victory Lap" was released. The project was a commercial success and received high marks from critics. It was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 61st Grammy Awards.
At the time of his passing Nipsey owned his own record label, All Money In, and The Marathon Clothing store, which was located in the Crenshaw neighborhood he grew up in.
He definitely would have achieved much more success in music and business in future years.
We tip our hat to the young entrepreneur. He's missed and will forever be remembered as The Marathon Continues.
R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle "Tha Great."
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