How Nipsey Hussle built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Ermias Joseph Asghedom, known as Nipsey Hussle, was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and activist who rose from the West Coast hip-hop scene in the mid-2000s. He began his career by independently releasing mixtapes, including "Slauson Boy Volume 1", which garnered local recognition. This initial success led to signing with Cinematic Music Group and Epic Records, marking a pivotal point in his burgeoning career.
In 1992, Kris Kross released "Jump", which was later sampled in Nipsey Hussle's song "Hussle in the House" in 2009.
In 2002, at the age of 17, Nipsey Hussle joined Buttervision, a creative multimedia Digital Guerrilla movement where he was part of the BV Boys Sampler, Beats & Babes Vol. 1 DVD, and Shades of Butter Vol. 1 DVD.
In 2004, Nipsey Hussle's father took him and his brother Samiel on a three-month trip to Eritrea. He credited the trip with inspiring him to become a community activist.
In December 2005, Nipsey Hussle independently released his first mixtape, Slauson Boy Volume 1.
In 2006, Nipsey Hussle appeared as a featured performer on the final posthumous album by 2Pac, Pac's Life.
In 2007, Nipsey Hussle played a small role in Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's semi-autobiographical film I Tried.
In 2008, Nipsey Hussle released the first two installments in his Bullets Ain't Got No Name series of mixtapes.
In 2009, Nipsey Hussle collaborated with Drake on the song "Killer" and appeared on Snoop Dogg's album. He also released his commercial debut single, "Hussle in the House".
In October 2010, Nipsey Hussle was expected to release his debut album, South Central State of Mind.
On December 21, 2010, Nipsey Hussle released his first All Money In Records mixtape, titled The Marathon.
On December 21, 2010, Nipsey Hussle's album release was postponed indefinitely.
In 2010, Nipsey Hussle left Epic Records and was featured by XXL Magazine as one of its "Annual Freshman Top Ten".
In 2010, Nipsey Hussle starred in the film Caged Animal.
On November 1, 2011, Nipsey Hussle released a sequel mixtape titled The Marathon Continues.
In 2011, Nipsey Hussle released The Marathon Continues under All Money In Records.
On April 17, 2012, Nipsey Hussle released a collaborative album with fellow rapper Blanco, titled Raw.
In May 2012, Nipsey Hussle released a single titled Proud of That, marking his first collaboration with Rick Ross.
On October 1, 2012, the music video for Maybach Music Group's song "Fountain of Youth", featuring Nipsey Hussle, was released.
In December 2012, Nipsey Hussle hinted at signing with Maybach Music Group (MMG).
In December 2012, Nipsey Hussle's TM3: Victory Lap was pushed back from its initial release date.
On March 30, 2013, Nipsey Hussle performed at the Paid Dues festival in California.
On August 6, 2013, Nipsey Hussle announced that Victory Lap would be released as an album.
On September 16, 2013, Nipsey Hussle announced that he would be releasing a new mixtape, Crenshaw, on October 8, 2013.
On September 24, 2013, Nipsey Hussle revealed the track list for his Crenshaw mixtape.
On October 3, 2013, Nipsey Hussle released another trailer for the Crenshaw mixtape, and revealed that 1,000 hard copies would be sold for $100 each. Jay-Z bought 100 copies.
On October 8, 2013, Nipsey Hussle planned to release his Crenshaw mixtape.
On November 20, 2013, Nipsey Hussle confirmed the producers for his Victory Lap album.
In 2013, Nipsey Hussle's Marathon branding inspired Steve Carless to found Marathon Agency.
In 2014, Nipsey Hussle released Mailbox Money under All Money In Records.
In 2014, Victory Lap was delayed and Nipsey Hussle released a new mixtape, Mailbox Money on New Year's Eve.
In 2015, Nipsey Hussle was featured in a cameo in the pilot episode of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Throughout 2015, Nipsey Hussle made a number of guest appearances, working with Jadakiss, Trae Tha Truth, and YG.
In October 2016, it was reported that Nipsey Hussle had invested "over six figures" in the Marathon Agency.
In 2016, Nipsey Hussle released another mixtape, titled Famous Lies and Unpopular Truth, and the single "FDT" ("Fuck Donald Trump") with YG.
On June 17, 2017, Nipsey Hussle opened the Marathon Clothing store in the Crenshaw commercial district.
In 2017, Nipsey Hussle inaugurated the Marathon Clothing store, which he founded with partners, and started a co-working environment called "Vector 90".
On February 16, 2018, Nipsey Hussle's debut studio album, Victory Lap, was released.
In 2018, Nipsey Hussle's debut album Victory Lap was released to critical acclaim and commercial success and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards.
In March 2019, Nipsey Hussle was involved in the planning stages of the Destination Crenshaw project and contacted the LAPD to arrange a meeting about preventing gang violence.
In April 2019, over a year after its release, Victory Lap reached a new peak of number 2 on the Billboard 200 after Nipsey Hussle's death.
In September 2019, Puma released the Marathon Clothing collection, with all net proceeds benefiting the Neighborhood 'Nip' Foundation.
In 2019, Nipsey Hussle's single "Racks in the Middle" won Best Rap Performance and his feature on DJ Khaled's song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the Grammy Awards.
On August 6, 2022, a ceremony was held dedicating the at-grade light rail station on the K Line to Nipsey Hussle and the Crenshaw community.
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