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Nipsey Hussle

Nipsey Hussle was an LA rapper, entrepreneur and activist who achieved fame with Victory Lap in 2018 and aimed to create social change.

Full Name
Ermias Asghedom
Age
33
Death Date
March 31, 2019
Birth Sign
Leo
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Height
6′ 3″
Net Worth
$8M
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Nipsey Hussle was an American rapper and entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California. He was known for his melodic and motivational rhymes which highlighted his uplifting and conscious approach to hip-hop. He won numerous awards and accolades for his music, including two Grammy Award nominations in 2020 and his posthumous induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021.

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ermias Asghedom is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On August 15, 1985, Ermias Asghedom was born in Los Angeles, California. He later changed his name to Nipsey Hussle.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases First Mixtape</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hussle releases his first mixtape, Slauson Boy Volume 1, under the name of "Nipsey Hussle".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Marathon Continues</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hussle's second mixtape, The Marathon, is released and it becomes an underground hit.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Victory Lap is Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hussle releases his debut studio album Victory Lap which is nominated for Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishes "Marathon Clothing" Store</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hussle founded the clothing store "Marathon Clothing" in Los Angeles, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Crenshaw is Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hussle releases his second studio album Crenshaw which features guest appearances from Rick Ross, Dom Kennedy and Snoop Dogg.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nipsey Hussle is Assassinated</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 31, 2019, Nipsey Hussle was assassinated outside of his clothing store in Los Angeles.</div></div></div>

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was a Member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips</h3><p class='facts-text'>Nipsey Hussle was a member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips, a gang located in Los Angeles, California. He was involved in gang activity since he was a young teenager.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Owned His Own Record Label</h3><p class='facts-text'>Nipsey Hussle owned his own record label, All Money In Records, which was founded in 2010. He released his debut album, South Central State of Mind, under the label in 2013.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Had a Clothing Line with Puma</h3><p class='facts-text'>Nipsey Hussle collaborated with Puma to create his own clothing line, called “The Marathon Clothing”. The clothing line sold t-shirts, hoodies, and other apparel.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Opened a Co-Working Space</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2017, Nipsey Hussle opened a co-working space called Vector90 in Los Angeles. The purpose of the space was to empower entrepreneurs from underserved communities.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received Posthumous Grammy Award</h3><p class='facts-text'>Nipsey Hussle posthumously won the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance for his song "Racks in the Middle". It was his first ever Grammy win and the first time he had been nominated.</p></div></div>

When is Nipsey Hussle birthday?

Nipsey Hussle, an American rapper and activist, was born on August 15, 1985, and was 33 years old when he passed away on March 31, 2019. He was best known for his critically acclaimed mixtapes and his work promoting peace and unity within his community.

What is the Net Worth of Nipsey Hussle?

Nipsey Hussle had an estimated net worth of $8M. His wealth was primarily accumulated from his success in the music industry, as well as business ventures. He released several albums that were commercially successful, and also ventured into the clothing and merchandise industry. He was also an investor in several startups.