25 Inspirational Nipsey Hussle Facts

Hussle was Eritrean (a country in the horn of Africa) American. He was also a member of the Rollin 60’s Neighborhood Crips gang in his teenage years.

Hussle was the father of two children, a son, Kross, with actress Lauren London, and his daughter Emani from a prior relationship.

Hussle and his partner Lauren London have been together for five years, only recently going public with details on their relationship.

Hussle had a short acting career, appearing in two films, I Tried and Caged Animal, and the pilot of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Though Hussle began with mixtapes and would produce many more. His original debut single, titled “Hussle in the House” was released in 2009.

Hussle was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album for his formal debut album ‘Victory Lap,’ which was released in February 2018.

Hussle was featured with artists like Snoop Dog, and XXL Magazine labeled him “Most Determined.” L.A. Weekly also called him the “next big L.A. MC.”

Hussle’s clothing store, Marathon Clothing, opened on June 17, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. The store was a joint collaboration with partners Carless, Civil, and Hussle’s brother Samiel Asghedom.

On March 31, 2019, Hussle was shot multiple times outside his clothing store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles. Hussle was hit five times in the torso and once in the head.

LA Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff tweeted on Sunday night that he and LAPD Chief Michel Moore were meeting with Hussle and Roc Nation representatives to discuss how they could help police help kids and stop gang violence the next day.

Witnesses have reported seeing a man fleeing in a vehicle after the shooting. The lacking description of a “black male” has left the Los Angeles Police Department in an ongoing search.

Since the shooting, videos have emerged of Hussle being administered CPR on the scene outside his clothing store.

Hussle posted an ominous tweet moments before the gunfire, saying, “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”

Hussle was posing for a photo the child of a fan outside Marathon Clothing shortly before his death.

Hussle was deeply involved with his community in South LA. He was a part of the Destination Crenshaw arts project.

Additionally, he founded a co-working space called Vector 90 in Crenshaw that offered youth classes in science, technology, and math.

Hussle frequently referenced his upbringing in his lyrics and gave back to his community in many ways. He bought shoes for students, fixed playgrounds and basketball courts, provided jobs and shelter for homeless residents, and even paid for funerals of those who could not afford them.

Hussle had even been purchasing real estate in the neighborhood in recent years, working to become a legitimate real estate mogul.

Hussle and his partners were planning for the future. They had goals of turning the Marathon Clothing plot into a residential building. 

Hussle’s legacy is quoted as being “more movement than music,” which is evident in the outpouring of tributes by both fans and fellow celebrities alike.

Hussle inspired and motivated many. Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas called him an “inspiration to many,” while Atlantic Records said he was “an amazing father and a leader in his community.”

Actress Issa Rae declared he inspired her “to invest and own in our communities.”

Tragedy continued to unravel after Nipsey Hussle’s death. During a vigil for him, violence broke. Shots were fired and a stabbing was reported.

The source of the turmoil is uncertain, but Los Angeles Police Chief Michael Moore said in an interview on KNX radio that the disturbance was possibly a fight, setting off the following storm of chaos.