On Monday, September 25, The Hollywood Reporter shared that the Neighborhood Nip Foundation has joined the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon as an official charity partner.
Founded back in 2019, the Neighborhood Nip Foundation helps to improve and inspire the L.A. community through tactics that help underprivileged kids. The Marathon Clothing plans to register a team of 15 or more in the marathon, which will be sponsored by The Marathon Clothing, The Marathon Water and Puma. And all the funds raised by each runner will go towards the foundation.
Nipsey’s brother Sam Asghedom a.k.a. “Blacc Sam” said the Victory Lap rapper always wanted to participate in the annual running race.
“We are honored to be able to partner with the LA marathon,” Asghedom told the Hollywood Reporter.
“He told the whole team about it and how he wanted the brand to do something with the LA Marathon, especially since it’s in L.A.,” Asghedom added. “Nip actually wanted to run the marathon. He told us all to get ready and get in shape for it. That’s why it feels so good for this to be coming to fruition.”
“Hussle’s ‘marathon’ mentality and mindset fueled his ability to persevere against all odds and achieve greatness in every endeavor of his life,” he continued. “We are so proud and honored to be a part of the LA Marathon. As Hussle would say, ‘Life is a marathon, run a lap.'”
The foundation also wants to help sponsor those who can’t afford the marathon fees and yet would like to participate in the marathon.
The L.A. Marathon is set to happen on March 17, 2024 and if you’d like more detail on it, click here.