Nipsey Hussle

The artist’s identity in music cannot be defined until they have an audience to define themselves against. It is cruel, but it is the truth.

They cared for and about their community. And their community cared just the same.

“I’m trying to spend time with myself, and enjoy life. Because when you’re a manager, you have no life.”

In death, Nipsey Hussle is an example of how to honor those we’ve lost.

“Blue Laces” and “Blue Laces 2”—eight years between them—are markers of the sheer distance Nipsey covered on his marathon.

What albums stood the test of time?

“I don’t remember the hard times. I just remember I had to do it, and you appreciate everything a little more. It’s a lesson in gratitude.”

Make fans proud to listen, but also make them proud to pay.

This is how hip-hop pours one out for the homies.

Donna and Yoh discuss rappers they've "missed."

I regret not being a part of the original ride, but I’m here to help ensure his legacy is eternal.

Donna and Yoh discuss how we can give artists their flowers while they are still with us.

Donna and Yoh discuss sincerity in hip-hop.

They are worth it, and we will sing about them.

“Can’t switch up my code / Morale be too low”

There was a eulogy in some shape or form everywhere you turned.

Nipsey Hussle operated without fear throughout his entire life.

Dreamville Fest was shelter in the face of tragedy, inadvertently.

Let's look at the cumulative power of misinformation.

Giving was Nipsey Hussle's gift.

We unearth an interview with Crenshaw's Nipsey Hussle in the wake of his tragic passing.

Los Angeles will never be the same without Nipsey Hussle.

This is the story of Nipsey Hussle's hustle through his lyrics and interviews.

"'Victory Lap' won't be 'Victory Lap' if you go get to track 9 or track 10 and hear, ‘oh, he's trying to cover the club record.’"