Nipsey Hussle Quotes

“Ermias Davidson Asghedom (Nipsey Hussle) provided the blueprint for future rappers - talented lyricists - destined for the industry. On top of showing them how to think beyond Hip Hop, he also showed them how to combat Mumble Rap - a weapon designed by the opposition to our covert empowerment movement, which has been underway, through song, since slavery of which America, herself, has yet to atone for.”
― A.K. Kuykendall

“Fuck the person. The message has already been disseminated. So brace for the impact you murderous sons-a-bitches.”
― A.K. Kuykendall

“I've Met:

- Fathers who feel like they have enough time to get back in their kids' lives.

- Daughters who feel they have enough time to have that much-needed conversation with their mothers.

- Sons who feel they have enough time to ask their father those couple of questions they've been meaning to ask.

- Folk who feel they have enough time to apologize properly to that person they hurt deeply.

- People with bad energy who felt there was enough time to make it good.

- Too many folks who wish they had just a little more time.

What I've learned in life is we only have two things:
1. Right now.
2. Death.

Nothing else belongs to you.”
― Darnell Lamont Walker

“Entrepreneurs should always aim to play the long game. Instant gratification cannot build a legacy.”
― Andrena Sawyer

“As a youngster he n ever respected people that made it and left... It was much bigger for him. It wasn't, 'I'ma get some money and leave.' It was "I'ma achieve my goals and bring things that's bigger than music. I'm gonna be at the forefront of a movement.”
― Rob Kenner, The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle

“Nipsey was an interesting combination of capitalist and activist on a scale that I don't think hip-hop has ever produced before. But you shine too bright, you see what they do to you.”
― Dan Charnas, The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop