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The Nipsey Hussle estate is suing bootleggers of the rapper's clothing line "Marathon Clothing." A federal lawsuit was filed in Illinois.

By Eugene Holley Jr. | Apr 07, 2021 The story of how Ermias Asghedom, Los Angeles-born, former gang-affiliated high school dropout, transformed himself into Nipsey Hussle, a pioneering rapper and visionary urban entrepreneur, is one of most triumphant, as well as deeply tragic, rap-to-riches stories in hip-hop. Vibe magazine, tells that story—The Marathon is a series of Hussle’s mixtapes as well as a metaphor for the struggle to achieve—and is out now from Atria Books. Hu...

Asghedom, better known as “Blacc Sam,” told me.  “It’s a testament to the message and what he represented and so many people that he inspired and touched. He was a true people’s champ, man. The story, just making something out of nothing. And inspiring and never thinking he was bigger or more special or better than anybody. Just staying and showing people that if you believe and stay the course, you can always achieve. That’s what everybody in every community and every area in the ...

JAY-Z and Nipsey Hussle's "What It Feels Like" collab is set to land on the 'Judas and the Black Messiah' soundtrack.

“In commemoration of this anniversary we’re proud to announce our collaborative effort with Okidoki to bring to life an interactive live visual album experience coming in 2021,” the post continued. “The experience will give viewers [an] intimate look at the era that helped shape this masterpiece. The people, the places, the stories and more. Stay tuned, official drop date coming soon!” Through the eyes of his Benz, Nipsey travels to key L.A. landmarks including his Wilshire Blvd. stu...

Nipsey Hussles Fans to Be Treated to Virtual Experience of His Visual Album Music A little over one month after The Marathon marked its 10 year anniversary, a digital documentary created by designers at OkiDoki gets appproval by the late rappers family to be premiered online. Feb 5, 2021 AceShowbiz - A visual album inspired by late hip-hop star Nipsey Hussles seminal mixtape "The Marathon" is set to premiere online on Friday, February 5. The 2010 release marked its 10 year anniversary in Dec...

Nipsey Hussle attends S.O.B.s on March 30, 2010 in New York City. Nipsey Hussle once said, “the highest human act is to inspire.” Nearly two years after his tragic death, Hussle’s Marathon mentality continues to make an impact and live on in spirit through the actions of his fans, family, and friends. Many of Nip’s philanthropic ideas were seeds planted in the Slauson Ave. concrete around the time of his pivotal THE MARATHON 2010 mixtape, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in De...

According to the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, “a journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” Ten years ago today, the late great Nipsey Hussle took a giant step on his musical journey with the release of his landmark mixtape The Marathon, a major milestone in a movement that continues to this day. “I’m on a mission and I’m all alone,” Nipsey Hussle croons (yes, he could sing, too) at the end of “Love?” the opening track of The Marathon. “Far from where I’m go...

Nipsey Hussle is part of a mural painted by Moses Ball featuring other local notable people on the wall of a bank in the rappers Hyde Park neighborhood. In the wake of Hussles March 2019 death, many murals of the beloved Los Angeles musician were painted in the Hyde Park neighborhood near his Marathon Clothing store. Tara Pixley for NPR I. Slauson and Crenshaw Lisa P is from Crenshaw. She knows all its avenues, all its corners. She has it all mapped out in her head, what it means to move fr...

Nipsey Hussle is part of a mural painted by Moses Ball featuring other local notable people on the wall of a bank in the rappers Hyde Park neighborhood. In the wake of Hussles March 2019 death, many murals of the beloved Los Angeles musician were painted in the Hyde Park neighborhood near his Marathon Clothing store. Tara Pixley for NPR toggle caption Tara Pixley for NPR Nipsey Hussle is part of a mural painted by Moses Ball featuring other local nota...