At Nipsey Hussle's final 'Victory Lap,' his message of motivation was loud and clear
by Gerrick D. Kennedy, Los Angeles Times
Apr 15, 2019
3 minutes
LOS ANGELES - "How long should I stay dedicated? How long 'til opportunity meet preparation?" Nipsey Hussle wonders on "Dedication," a single from his 2018 album featuring Kendrick Lamar.
Those lyrics weren't expressing moments of doubt but, rather, an earnest reminder of the sacrifices and hard work necessary in pursuing one's ambitions. And they represent a rapper who, at his core, was about motivating the streets.
Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, looked at life and his career as a marathon - and he was in it for the long haul. It's what has made his
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