West Coast legend Nipsey Hussle‘s legacy is being celebrated today. The late rap star’s 35th birthday has sparked a flurry of hip-hop artists remembering his life and what he meant to the culture.
Hip-Hop Remembers Nipsey Hussle
Over the past few hours, everyone from Maybach Music Group’s Meek Mill to Terror Squad boss Fat Joe have paid homage to the late, great Nipsey.
“Happy cday @nipseyhussle the young don! ????” -Meek Mill’s Instagram
“We had plans my brother. But The Marathon Continues! Happy G Day @nipseyhussle” -Nas’ Instagram
High-Key Details
West Coast icon Snoop Dogg also made sure to pay homage to Nipsey this week. The rap heavyweight released his new “Nipsey Blue” record in tribute to his late friend.
In 2019, Hussle was fatally shot outside of his clothing store Marathon Clothing in South Central Los Angeles. Snoop’s song samples Dorothy Moore’s 1976 record “Misty Blue,” and primarily features the rapper singing along with the sample changing a few of the lyrics, like “baby” to “homie” and “Misty” to “Nipsey.” (Vulture)
Wait, There’s More
Over the past few hours, fans have lit up Twitter with tributes to Nipsey Hussle.
Before You Go
A few weeks ago, Maybach Music Group’s Meek Mill paid homage to the West Coast legend. Meek shared a throwback pic of himself hanging out Hussle.