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Nipsey Hussle

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Ermias Asghedom (born August 15, 1985), better known by his stage name Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. He has released many mixtapes, including the Bullets Ain't Got No Name series, The Marathon, The Marathon Continues, and Crenshaw. In 2014 he plans to release his debut studio album Victory Lap via his All Money In record label.

Music career

2005-2009: Bullets Ain't Got No Name series

Nipsey's first recorded mixtape, was Slauson Boy Volume 1, and soon became the name of his own record label.[1] In 2008 Nipsey released two mixtapes, Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2,[2] after signing with Cinematic Music Group and Epic Records.[3][4] In 2009, his debut single, "Hussle In The House", was released. In 2009 he released a third mixtape Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol. 3. He then collaborated with Drake on the song "Killer"[5] and on the song "Upside Down" on Snoop Dogg's album Malice n Wonderland with Problem.[6]

In 2010 he appeared on the song "We Are the World 25 for Haiti".[7] He was chosen as one of XXL Magazine's "Annual Freshman Top Ten", a selection of ten up-and-coming artists in 2010.[8] as "Most Determined"[9] At the time he drew comparisons to Snoop Dogg and he was "next big L.A. MC."[10] to A major label debut studio album, South Central State of Mind, was expected in October 2010. It was supported by the single "Feelin' Myself" featuring Lloyd. He had set J.R. Rotem, Scott Storch, Mr. Lee, Play-N-Skillz, Terrace Martin and 1500 or Nothin', to produce on the album. Trey Songz, Jay Rock and Sean Kingston were also set to appear on it. He also announced plans to release a mixtape with Jay Rock titled, Red and Blue Make Green.[11] Following the release of the "Feelin' Myself" music video, the album was set for a December 21, 2010 release.[12] However both these projects would end up being indefinitely postponed.

2010-2011: Leaving Epic Records & The Marathon

After going through label trouble with Epic Records he would be released from the label in late 2010, and founded All Money In his own record label.[10][13] His first project released after his split from Epic was The Marathon mixtape. The mixtape was released December 21, 2010.[14] It features guest appearances from Kokane and MGMT.[15] On November 1, 2011 Hussle released a sequel, with the mixtape The Marathon Continues, which featured YG and Dom Kennedy. Both are available via iTunes.

2012-present: Crenshaw and Victory Lap

In early 2012, it was rumored Nipsey Hussle would be signing to Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group.[16] Nipsey made a guest appearance on rapper YG's 2012 single "Bitches Ain't Shit", also featuring Young Money rapper Tyga. The song samples the classic Dr. Dre song "Bitches Ain't Shit".[17] The song debuted on the Hot 100 at #100 and on the Heatseekers Songs chart at #11.[18] On April 17, 2012 Hussle released a collaboration album with fellow rapper Blanco titled Raw. The album features rappers YG, Mistah FAB, Yukmouth, B-Legit, Kokane and Freeway.[19] In May 2012, he released a single "Proud of That" which featured Rick Ross.[20] He was also featured on Maybach Music Group's song "Fountain of Youth" which appeared on the label's second album Self Made Vol. 2.[21] A music video was released on October 1, 2012.[22] In December 2012 Nipsey hinted more at signing with Maybach Music Group/Warner Bros. Records but said he would still be looking more for the right label.[23]

Hussle said he would release his third and final instalment in The Marathon mixtape series with TM3: Victory Lap in early 2013 after it was pushed back from its December 2012 release date.[24] He also announced plans to release a mixtape with fellow West Coast rapper and frequent collaborator YG titled Two Of America’s Most Wanted in 2013. It was set to feature Dom Kennedy and DJ Mustard.[25] Hussle performed at the 2013 Paid Dues festival on March 30, 2013 in California.[26] However, after deciding against signing to a major label, due to them not giving him enough creative freedom, he choose to make Victory Lap his debut album.[27]

 
Nipsey Hussle (front) performing with singer TeeFlii in December 2013.

Starting in early 2013 he released various songs from Crenshaw including the 9th Wonder produced "Face the World" and The Futuristics and 1500 or Nothin' produced "Blessings".[28] On August 6, 2013, Hussle announced that Victory Lap would now be a studio album rather than a mixtape. He confirmed that the tracklist and release date would be revealed very soon.[29][30][31] On September 1 and 2, 2013, Nipsey Hussle released his previous mixtape X-Tra Laps, and a load of old songs as singles to iTunes.[32] This included various old mixtape songs "Thas Wat Hoes Do" featuring YG, "Rose Clique", "Rich Roll", "Keys 2 the City", "I Need That" featuring Dom Kennedy and "Run A Lap".[33][34][35][36][37][38]

On September 16, 2013, Nipsey Hussle announced he would release a new mixtape Crenshaw hosted by DJ Drama, on October 8, 2013.[39] On September 24, 2013, he revealed the tracklist for Crenshaw, which contained guest appearances from Rick Ross, Dom Kennedy, Slim Thug, James Fauntleroy II, Z-Ro, Skeme and Sade among others. Production was handled by, The Futuristics, 1500 or Nothin', 9th Wonder, Mike Free, Ralo and Jiggy Hendrix among others. He also released the "Crenshaw" documentary that day in promotion of the mixtape.[40] On October 2, 2013, Hussle released two greatest hits compilation albums to iTunes, Nip Hussle the Great Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.[41][42] On October 3, 2013, he released another trailer for the mixtape, also revealing 1,000 hard copies of the mixtape would be sold for $100 each.[43][44] He reportedly sold out all 1,000 copies in less than 24 hours, effectively making 100,000 dollars.[45]

Upon the release of Crenshaw, Hussle said that Victory Lap would be released in early 2014.[46] On October 14, 2013, Hussle told Complex that the first single from Victory Lap is titled, "Rap Niggas" and was ready for release.[27] The album will be again be sold for $100 via the Proud 2 Pay program, however it will be available for normal rate via iTunes and retail stores such as Best Buy and Target.[47] On November 20, 2013, Hussle confirmed that Victory Lap would feature production by Ralo, 1500 or Nothin', The Futuristiks and DJ Mustard.[48] He later confirmed that he had worked with producers Don Cannon and DJ Khalil on the album.[49]

Personal life

Nipsey Hussle was raised near the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue in South Los Angeles.[50] He is also a member of the local Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crips gang.[51]

He is of Eritrean descent from his father's side and African American descent on his mother's side.[51] He has a young daughter named Emani, however, he is separated from her mother.[52][53]

Other ventures

Acting career

In 2007 Nipsey played a small role in Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's semi-autobiographical film I Tried directed by Rich Newey. In 2010 he starred in the film Wrath Of Cain alongside Ving Rhames, Major Figgas, and Robert Patrick.[54][55]

Discography

Filmography

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Films

Year Title Role Notes
2007 I Tried Little Ricky Support role
2008 Three Thug Mice Unknown Main role
2009 Malice N Wonderland Nipsey Support role
2010 Caged Animal Ricky Main role
Love Chronicles: Secrets Revealed Janky Support role

References

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  1. ↑ Nipsey Hussle BioVorlage:Toter Link/!...nourl (Seite nicht mehr abrufbar, festgestellt im September 2011.)
  2. ↑ "Who's Next?...Nipsey Hussle", Written by Diamond Bradley, Parlé, Monday, 01 February 2010
  3. ↑ // Nipsey Hussle Interview (June 2008) // West Coast News Network. Dubcnn.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
  4. ↑ XXL Magazine September 2009 Issue
  5. ↑ // Nipsey Hussle In Store at Regal Tenant. Dubcnn.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
  6. ↑ >> Snoop Dogg Reveals Tracklisting & Credits For Upcoming Malice N Wonderland Album. BallerStatus.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
  7. ↑ >> Nipsey Hussle, The Making of "We Are the World 2010". XXLmag.com (2010-02-04). Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
  8. ↑ >> XXcLusive: XXL's 10 Freshmen for '10 Cover Revealed. XXLmag.com (2010-03-01). Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
  9. ↑ Nipsey Hussle, Most Determined. Xxlmag.Com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
  10. ↑ a b Justin Tinsley: It's Crunch Time For Nipsey Hussle. Blogs.laweekly.com, 7. Oktober 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  11. ↑ Shaheem Reid: Nipsey Hussle Reps L.A. New Class As 'Hottest Breakthrough MCs Of 2010' Candidate - Music, Celebrity, Artist News. MTV.com, 24. Juni 2010, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  12. ↑ Wake N' Watch: Nipsey Hussle f/ Lloyd "Feelin' Myself" Music Video. Complex, 31. August 2010, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  13. ↑ Nipsey Hussle Talks Leaving Epic. Rapfix.mtv.com, 23. Dezember 2010, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  14. ↑ Alvin Blanco: Nipsey Hussle Ready To 'Bounce Back Harder' With The Marathon - Music, Celebrity, Artist News. MTV.com, 16. April 2011, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  15. ↑ New Mixtape: Nipsey Hussle 'The Marathon'. Vibe, 21. Dezember 2010, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  16. ↑ Andrew Martin: Nipsey Hussle Signing To Maybach Music Group? | Prefix. Prefixmag.com, 26. Januar 2012, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  17. ↑ iTunes – Music – Snitches Ain't... (feat. Tyga, Snoop Dogg & Nipsey Hussle) - Single by YG. Itunes.apple.com, 7. Februar 2012, abgerufen am 6. März 2012.
  18. ↑ Top 100 Music Hits, Top 100 Music Charts, Top 100 Songs & The Hot 100. Billboard.com, abgerufen am 6. März 2012.
  19. ↑ iTunes - Music - Raw by Blanco & Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 17. April 2012, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  20. ↑ Nipsey Hu$$le ft. Rick Ross - Proud of That | Listen. Djbooth.net, 7. Mai 2012, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  21. ↑ Nipsey Hussle Recalls Recording "Fountain of Youth" for MMG Self Made 2 - XXL. Xxlmag.com, 10. August 2012, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  22. ↑ Andy Bustard: Stalley: 'Fountain of Youth' F. Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle (Video) | Prefix. Prefixmag.com, 1. Oktober 2012, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  23. ↑ Nipsey Hussle and Warner Bros. Confirm Deal Without Confirming Deal - XXL. Xxlmag.com, 6. Dezember 2012, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  24. ↑ Nipsey Hussle Pushes Back "TM3: Victory Lap" Mixtape. HotNewHipHop, abgerufen am 24. Dezember 2012.
  25. ↑ Danielle Harling: YG To Release Joint Mixtape With Nipsey Hussle Titled "Two Of America's Most Wanted" | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales. HipHop DX, 7. Februar 2013, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  26. ↑ 2013 Paid Dues Lineup Revealed. Complex, 24. Januar 2013, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  27. ↑ a b http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/nipsey-hussle-interview/page/2
  28. ↑ 00:00: Talking To Nipsey Hussle & 9th Wonder On "Face The World" & "TM3". Hotnewhiphop.com, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  29. ↑ '+ xml.find('album > name').text().match(/>(.+)</)[1] +': Nipsey Hussle Confirms “Victory Lap” As Album, Drops “Change Nothing” Record » Blog Archive » dubcnn.com // The HUB of West Coast Hip-Hop For 10 Years & Runnin' // West Coast News Network //. Dubcnn.com, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  30. ↑ Twitter / NipseyHussle: It ain't a tape no more it's. Twitter.com, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  31. ↑ Playlist: Nipsey Hussle, Chief Keef, Kid Ink, Casey Veggies. Vibe, 6. August 2013, abgerufen am 25. August 2013.
  32. ↑ iTunes - Music - X-Tra Laps by Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 1. September 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  33. ↑ iTunes - Music - Rose Clique - Single by Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 2. September 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  34. ↑ iTunes - Music - Thas Wat Hoes Do (feat. Yg & Rimpau) - Single by Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 2. September 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  35. ↑ iTunes - Music - Rich Roll (feat. Taslema) - Single by Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 2. September 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  36. ↑ iTunes - Music - Keys 2 the City - Single by Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 2. September 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  37. ↑ iTunes - Music - Run a Lap - Single by Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 2. September 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  38. ↑ iTunes - Music - I Need That (feat. Dom Kennedy) - Single by Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 2. September 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  39. ↑ Nipsey Hussle Announces First Gangsta Grillz Mixtape - XXL. Xxlmag.com, 16. September 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  40. ↑ Nipsey Hussle Takes You On A Ride Through His Hood, Reveals 'Crenshaw' Track List - XXL. Xxlmag.com, 24. September 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  41. ↑ iTunes - Music - Nip Hussle the Great: Vol. 2 by Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 2. Oktober 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  42. ↑ iTunes - Music - Nip Hussle the Great: Vol. 1 by Nipsey Hussle. Itunes.apple.com, 2. Oktober 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  43. ↑ Twitter / NipseyHussle: 5 days #CRENSHAW Free on. Twitter.com, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  44. ↑ Nipsey Hussle – Crenshaw (Mixtape Trailer). 2dopeboyz, 3. Oktober 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  45. ↑ Nipsey Hussle Reportedly Makes $100,000 In One Night By Charging $100 For New Mixtape - XXL. Xxlmag.com, 8. Oktober 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  46. ↑ Nipsey Hussle Explains How "Crenshaw" Came Together, Why He's Dropping It Before "Victory Lap". Hotnewhiphop.com, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  47. ↑ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.26014/title.nipsey-hussle-says-victory-lap-album-will-be-sold-for-100
  48. ↑ http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/981059/nipsey-hussle-explains-the-psychology-behind-crenshaw.jhtml#id=1717758
  49. ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/nipsey-hussle-thinks-major-labels-dont-respect-talent/
  50. ↑ Nipsey Hussle Releases 'Crenshaw' Mixtape - XXL. Xxlmag.com, 8. Oktober 2013, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  51. ↑ a b Interview: Nipsey Hussle Talks African Roots, Snoop Dogg Co-Sign, and Rappers Reppin' Gangs. Complex, 31. März 2010, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  52. ↑ Twitter / NipseyHussle: Fresh outta court...on my way. Twitter.com, abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013.
  53. ↑ https://twitter.com/NipseyHussle/status/103014586994786304
  54. ↑ >> Nipsey Hussle Speaks on Role in New Ving Rhames Movie. XXLmag.com (2009-07-14). Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
  55. ↑ Paine, Jake. (2009-06-18) Ving Rhames Talks New Film, Nipsey Hussle, Gillie Da Kid. HipHopDX. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
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