The Endless Marathon

The hip hop community was recently robbed of one our most inspiring pillars with the tragic passing of Nipsey Hussle.  Nip influenced people not only in Los Angeles, but across the world. The work he did for the community and the youth made him more than a recording artist. He looked like us, spoke the lingo, and experienced the same everyday struggle. That’s why his connection was so strong with the us. 

His projects were motivational speeches in the form of music. I personally loved that he embraced where he came from, promoted overcoming obstacles that we may stumble upon , and the path of entrepreneurship. His debut album “Victory Lap” was so relatable and impactful to me that I had to list my favorite lines that connected with me the most.

Victory Lap *

“Circle got smaller, everybody can’t go”

Rap N*gga

“I own all the rights to my all my raps n*gga”

Last Time that I Checc’d

“Reinvest , doubled up and explained for you n*ggas”

Young N*gga  *

“Never taught how to drink, I just lead to the lake.”

Dedication *

“How long should I stay dedicated? How long til’ opportunity meet preparation?”

Blue Laces 2 *

“Gotta pace yourself, it’s all about your breathing.” 

Hussle & Motivate 

“F*ck living basic, I’m taking risk. F*ck what they saying, I’m saying this”

Status Symbol 3

“How we came from nothing. Went and got established”

Succa Proof 

“If you broke bread, you got chipped now”

Grinding All My Life

“All them fights , it was never fair”

Million While You Young 

“Can’t be acting a b*tch tryna get saved bruh. Get that dirt up off yo shoulder, step yo game up”

Loaded Bases

“Let’s get on 1 accord and take the world with us. Take the money, take the power & the girls with us”

Real Big *

“Couldn’t understand my plan, now you n*ggas know. Self made, well paid”

Double Up 

“Tryna make a slow change, momma still slaving for a low wage... tryna Double up”

Right Hand 2 God

“Fight with these demons, shed light on my people”  

While time is the best healing, Nip’s passing will always present fresh feelings. Since his passing, some has compared his life to Jesus Christ because of his age at death, 33, and the impact he had on the people. Videos of rival gangs coming together across turns the United States have showered social media due to the result of this tragic event. Even the city of Los Angeles has named Crenshaw and Slauson , Nipsey Hussle Square. Nipsey wore his ethics on his sleeve and was always “front line” , as he would say , to create a better environment for the people which he achieved. Although the Marathon Continues, let’s look at it like a relay, and take the baton from Nipsey to keep his vision and name alive.