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Nipsey Hussle
Ermias Joseph Asghedom[1] (August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known
Nipsey Hussle
professionally as Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), was an
American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and community activist from Los
Angeles, California. Emerging from the West Coast hip hop scene in the mid-
2000s, Hussle initially became known for his numerous mixtapes, including
his Bullets Ain't Got No Name series, The Marathon, The Marathon Continues
and Crenshaw, the last of which rapper Jay-Z bought 100 copies of for $100
each.[2] After much delay, his debut studio album Victory Lap was released in
February 2018 to critical acclaim and commercial success,[3][4][5][6] and was
nominated for Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019.[7]

On March 31, 2019, Hussle was fatally shot outside his store, Marathon
Clothing, in South Los Angeles.[8] Eric Holder, a 29-year-old man who had
confronted Hussle earlier in the day, was arrested and charged with murder on
April 2, 2019.[9]

The intersection of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard was named

Hussle in 2011
Ermias Asghedom|Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square in April 2019 to
honor him and his contributions to the neighborhood.[10] Background information
Birth name Ermias Joseph
Asghedom

Contents Born August 15, 1985

Los Angeles,
Early life California, U.S.
Music career
Died March 31, 2019
2008–2010: Bullets Ain't Got No Name series
2010–2013: Leaving Epic Records and The Marathon series (aged 33)
2013–2019: Crenshaw and Victory Lap Los Angeles,
California, U.S.
Other ventures
Acting career Genres Hip hop
Personal life Occupation(s) Rapper ·
Death songwriter ·
Discography businessman ·
Filmography activist
See also Instruments Vocals
References Years active 2005–2019
External links Labels All Money In ·
Atlantic ·
Cinematic · Epic
Early life Associated acts Blanco · Dom

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Ermias Joseph Asghedom was born to Angelique Smith, an African-American Kennedy · TeeFlii
woman, and Dawit Asghedom, an Eritrean immigrant on August 15, · YG · Mustard ·
1985.[11][12] He was raised in the Crenshaw neighborhood of South Los The Game
Angeles, along with his brother, Samiel, and his sister, Samantha.[13][14][15][16]
Asghedom attended Hamilton High School in the nearby Castle Heights neighborhood, but dropped out before
graduating.[17][18] At the age of 14, Asghedom left home and joined the local Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crips, a sub-group
of the larger Crips gang primarily based in his home neighborhood of Crenshaw.[19][20] His stage name, a play on the
name of comedian Nipsey Russell, originated as a nickname given to Asghedom by a childhood friend.[21]

At the age of 19, Asghedom's father took both him and his brother Samiel on a trip to Eritrea, West Africa for three months
in 2004.[22] Asghedom credited the trip with inspiring him to become a community activist with an "entrepreneurial
spirit".[23][24][25]

Music career

2008–2010: Bullets Ain't Got No Name series

In December 2005, Hussle independently released his first mixtape, Slauson
Boy Volume 1, to moderate local success.[26] His debut project helped to build
a small regional fanbase on the west coast, and eventually led to Hussle being
signed to Cinematic Music Group and Epic Records.[27][28][29][30] In 2008,
Hussle released the first two installments in his Bullets Ain't Got No Name
series of mixtapes, which helped to bring Hussle's music to a larger
audience.[31] Nipsey's profile continued to grow into 2009, when he
collaborated with Drake on the song "Killer",[32] and also appeared, along with
Snoop Dogg and Problem,[33] on the song "Upside Down",[34] from Snoop
Dogg's 2009 album Malice n Wonderland.[35] He also released the third
instalment in Bullets Ain’t Got No Name, as well as his commercial debut
Nipsey Hussle (left) with fellow
single, "Hussle in the House". Despite the song, which samples Kris Kross'
rapper Big Sean in 2009
1992 single Jump, being well received by critics, it failed to make any impact
on the charts.[36]

After Epic underwent financial issues in 2010, Nipsey opted not to renew his contract and left the label, becoming
independent in the process.[30] Not long after going independent, Hussle appeared on the song "We Are the World 25 for
Haiti",[37] and was featured by XXL Magazine as one of its "Annual Freshman Top Ten", a selection of ten up-and-coming
hip-hop artists to watch.[38] XXL labeled him "Most Determined" of his class, and LA Weekly called him the "next big L.A.
MC".[39][40] Hussle was expected to release his debut album, South Central State of Mind, in October 2010. Prior to
release, the album was supported by the single "Feelin' Myself" featuring Lloyd. While the production was set to be
handled from J.R. Rotem, Scott Storch, Mr. Lee, Play-N-Skillz, Terrace Martin and 1500 or Nothin', the album was set to
be featured with the guest appearances from Trey Songz, Jay Rock and Sean Kingston. Concurrently, he announced that
he planned on releasing a mixtape with fellow rapper Jay Rock, titled Red and Blue Make Green.[41] Following the release
of a music video for "Feelin' Myself", the album was set for a December 21, 2010, release; however, both of these projects
were eventually postponed indefinitely.[42]

2010–2013: Leaving Epic Records and The Marathon series

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After leaving Epic, Nipsey founded his own record label, All Money In.[40][43] On December 21, 2010, he released his first
All Money In Records mixtape, titled The Marathon,[44] which featured guest appearances from Kokane and MGMT.[45]
On November 1, 2011, Hussle released a sequel titled The Marathon Continues, which featured L.A. rappers YG and Dom
Kennedy.[46] On April 17, 2012, Hussle released a collaborative album with fellow rapper Blanco, Raw. The album
featured guest appearances from YG, Mistah FAB, Yukmouth, B-Legit, Kokane and Freeway.[47]

In May 2012, Nipsey released a single titled Proud of That, marking his first collaboration with Florida rapper Rick
Ross.[48] Nipsey was subsequently featured on Ross Maybach Music Group song "Fountain of Youth", which appears on
the label's second album Self Made Vol. 2.[49] The music video was released on October 1, 2012.[50] Rumours began to
circulate that Hussle would sign with Ross' label, and in December 2012, Hussle hinted at signing with Maybach Music
Group/Warner Bros. Records, however, he also said that he was still be looking for the right label.[51]

Hussle said that he would be releasing his third and final installment of The Marathon mixtape series with TM3: Victory
Lap in 2013, after it was pushed back from its initial December 2012 release date.[52] He also announced that he was
planning on releasing a joint mixtape with a fellow West Coast rapper and frequent collaborator YG.[53] Hussle performed
at the 2013 Paid Dues festival on March 30, 2013 in California.[54] After deciding against signing to a major label, due to a
lack of creative freedom, he choose to make Victory Lap his debut album.[55]

2013–2019: Crenshaw and Victory Lap

Beginning in 2013, he released various songs from his upcoming mixtape Crenshaw,
including the 9th Wonder produced track "Face the World", and a The Futuristics and
1500 or Nothin' produced track "Blessings".[56] On August 6, 2013, Hussle announced
that Victory Lap would now be released as an album, rather than a mixtape.[57][58][59]
Prior to the release of Victory Lap, Nipsey announced on September 16, 2013, that he
would be releasing a new mixtape, Crenshaw (hosted by DJ Drama), on October 8,
2013.[60] On September 24, 2013, he revealed the track list for Crenshaw, which
contained guest appearances from Rick Ross, Dom Kennedy, Slim Thug, James
Fauntleroy II, Z-Ro, Skeme and Sade, among others. The production on the mixtape
was handled by The Futuristics, 1500 or Nothin', 9th Wonder, Mike Free, Ralo and
Jiggy Hendrix, among others. He also released the "Crenshaw" documentary that day in
promotion of the mixtape.[61] On October 3, 2013, he released another trailer for the
mixtape, and attracted attention when he revealed 1,000 hard copies of the mixtape Nipsey Hussle (front)
would be sold for $100 each. Jay Z personally bought 100 copies.[2][62][63] He performing with TeeFlii in
reportedly sold out all 1,000 copies in less than 24 hours, effectively making December 2013
$100,000.[64]

Upon the release of Crenshaw, Hussle said that Victory Lap would be released in 2014.[65] On November 20, 2013, Hussle
confirmed that Victory Lap would feature the production from Ralo, 1500 or Nothin', The Futuristiks and DJ Mustard.[66]
He later confirmed more producers, including Don Cannon and DJ Khalil on the album.[67] After the year went by with no
new releases, Hussle released a new mixtape, Mailbox Money on New Years Eve 2014, again releasing 1000 hard copies
for $100 each.[68]

Nipsey made a number of guest appearances throughout 2015 and 2016, working with Jadakiss, Trae Tha Truth and YG.
In 2016, he released another mixtape, titled Famous Lies and Unpopular Truth.[69] He commented on the 2016 US
presidential election by releasing the single "FDT" ("Fuck Donald Trump") with YG; the song was written about Hussle's
positive experiences with Mexican immigrants in the United States, whom Trump had criticized.[70][71]

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After numerous delays, Hussle's debut studio album, Victory Lap, was released on February 16, 2018, debuting at #4 on
the Billboard 200, selling 53,000 album equivalent units in it's first week.[72] The album was met with universal acclaim
from critics,[3][4][5][6] and numerous songs entered the Billboard Hot 100, including Double Up, Last Time I Checc'd and
Dedication, marking Nipsey's debut on the chart as a lead artist.[73] Victory Lap was also nominated for a Best Rap Album
at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019, but lost out to Cardi B's Invasion of Privacy.[7] Over 1 year after it's release,
the album reached a new peak of #2 on the Billboard 2000 in April 2019 after Hussle's murder on March 31. His single
Racks in the Middle featuring Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy also reached a new peak of #44 following his death.[73]

Other ventures
In October 2016, Steve Carless, the head of The Marathon Agency, founded with business partners Karen Civil and Jorge
Peniche, revealed to Billboard that Nipsey had invested "like over six figures in the company" and described him as "kind
of like our silent partner."[74]

On June 17, 2017, Nipsey inaugurated the "Marathon Clothing" store, which he founded along with partners Carless, Civil,
and his brother Samiel Asghedom.[75]

Acting career
In 2007, Hussle played a small role in Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's semi-autobiographical film I Tried, which was directed
by Rich Newey. In 2010, he starred in the film Caged Animal, alongside Ving Rhames, Gillie Da Kid and Robert
Patrick.[76][77] In 2015, Hussle was featured in a cameo "The Sexy Getting Ready Song" in the pilot episode of Crazy Ex-
Girlfriend,[78] rapping two bars before abruptly stopping and commenting on Rebecca Bunch (Rachel Bloom)'s long
grooming routine as "some nasty-ass patriarchal bullshit. You know what? I gotta go apologize to some bitches. I’m
forever changed after what I just seen."[78][79]

Personal life
Hussle and actress Lauren London began dating in 2013. They had a child together, born on August 31, 2016. London has
a child from a previous relationship with fellow rapper Lil Wayne, while Hussle has a daughter, Emani, from a previous
relationship.[80][81][82] He remained very involved in South Los Angeles with his businesses, charitable activities, and the
homes of family and friends.[83][84]

Death
According to police sources, on March 31, 2019, Hussle was shot multiple times in the parking lot of his store, Marathon
Clothing, in South Los Angeles at about 3:25 p.m. Hussle was hit five times in the torso and once in the head. Two others
were wounded in the shooting.[85][86] All three victims were transported to a hospital, where Hussle was pronounced dead
at 3:55 p.m. He was 33 years old.[87] Upon hearing the news, numerous celebrities offered their condolences on social
media.[88][89] Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti also offered his condolences to Nipsey's family.[90]

Police have identified 29-year-old Eric Holder as a suspect.[91][92] Investigators believe Holder was known to the rapper
and that the shooting was possibly motivated by a personal matter.[93][94][95][96][97] On April 2, 2019, Holder was
apprehended by members of the Los Angeles Police Department.[98]

In March, Hussle had contacted officials from the LAPD to arrange a meeting with him and Roc Nation about what they
could do to help prevent gang violence in South Los Angeles. The meeting had been scheduled to take place on April 1,
2019. Hussle was murdered the day before. According to Los Angeles Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff, the meeting

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will still take place at a future date, in Hussle's honor.[99]

Hussle’s memorial service will be held on April 11 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.[100] Following the service he will be
buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.[101]

Discography
The Marathon (2010)[102]
The Marathon Continues (2011)[103]
Crenshaw (2013)[104]
Mailbox Money (2014)[105]
Victory Lap (2018)

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes

Little
2007 I Tried Support role[106]
Ricky
Love Chronicles: Secrets Nipsey Hussle in December
2010 Janky Support role
Revealed
2013
2010 Caged Animal Ricky Main role[106]
Episode: "Josh Just Happens to
2015 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Himself
Live Here!"[78]

See also
List of hip hop musicians
List of murdered hip hop musicians

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