Nearly three years after Nipsey Hussle’s death, his impact is still felt among the hip-hop community.
Hussle was an entrepreneur: he opened several businesses in Los Angeles, including a clothing shop called The Marathon and a co-working space called Vector 90. He also had a large impact on LA and West Coast artists, serving as a “blueprint” for how to challenge pervasive social systems while staying true to one’s roots.
USC’s Annenberg Media, Lupe LLerenas spoke with DJ Hed about how Nipsey Hussle impacted his life and career.
Check it out below.