| Nipsey Hussle |
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| Background information |
| Birth name |
Ermias Ashgedom |
| Also known as |
Nipsey Hussle |
| Origin |
Los Angeles, California, United States[1] |
| Genres |
Gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop, G-funk |
| Occupations |
Artist |
| Years active |
2003–present |
| Labels |
All Money In/Cinematic] |
| Associated acts |
Snoop Dogg, Jay Rock, Game, YG, Tyga, Chamillionaire, Lloyd Banks, Drake, Kokane, Danny Green, The Kid Gashi |
| Website |
www.IHUSSLE.com |
Ermias Asghedom, better known by his stage name Nipsey Hussle, is a Westcoast rapper from Los Angeles, California.
[edit] Music career
Nipsey's first recorded mixtape, was Slauson Boy Volume 1, and soon became the name of his own record label.[2] In 2008 Nipsey released two mixtapes, Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2,[3] before signing with Epic Records.[4][5] 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 appeared with Drake on the song "Killer"[6] and on the song "Upside Down" on Snoop Dogg's album Malice n Wonderland.[7] A first studio album, South Central State of Mind, was expected in the summer of 2009 but was never released; it has been postponed indefinitely. The Marathon was released instead on December 21, 2010.[citation needed]
In 2010 he appeared on the song "We Are the World 25 for Haiti".[8] He was chosen as one of XXL Magazine's "Annual Freshman Top Ten", a selection of ten up-and-coming artists[9] as "Most Determined"[10] And continues to have success with the release of his new single "Feelin Myself" featuring Lloyd. The first single off The Marathon mixtape is "Keys to the City" (Produced By E.N.G. & Djay Cas).[11] He made a guest appearance on fellow rapper YG's 2012 single "Bitches Ain't", also featuring Snoop Dogg and Young Money member Tyga.[12] It debuted on the Hot 100 at #100 and on the Heatseekers Songs chart at #11.[13]
[edit] Other ventures
[edit] Acting career
In 2007 Nipsey had a small part in Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's semi-biographical film "I Tried" directed by Rich Newey. In 2010 he starred in the film Wrath of Cain, starring Ving Rhames.[14][15]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
[edit] Mixtapes
[edit] Singles
[edit] Solo Singles
| Year |
Title |
Chart positions |
Album |
| U.S. |
U.S. R&B |
U.S. Rap |
| 2010 |
"Feelin Myself " (featuring Lloyd) |
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40 |
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South Central State Of Mind |
[edit] Promotional singles
| Year |
Title |
Chart positions |
Album |
| U.S. |
U.S. R&B |
U.S. Rap |
| 2008 |
"Bullets Ain't Got No Names" |
— |
— |
— |
South Central State Of Mind |
| 2009 |
"Hussle In the House" |
— |
— |
— |
| "Roll the Windows Up" (featuring Slauson Boyz & K Young) |
— |
— |
— |
| "Hussle Is My Last Name" |
— |
— |
— |
[edit] As featured performer
[edit] Filmography
| 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 |
The Wrath of Cain |
Ricky |
Main role |
| Love Chronicles: Secrets Revealed |
Janky |
Support role |
[edit] References
- ^ Reid, Shaheem; Dukes, Rahman (October 19, 2009). "Nipsey Hussle Drops One More Mixtape Before Debut Album". Mixtape Daily (MTV News). http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1624110/20091016/nipsey_hussle_1.jhtml. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ Nipsey Hussle Bio[dead link]
- ^ "Who's Next?...Nipsey Hussle", Written by Diamond Bradley, Parlé, Monday, 01 February 2010
- ^ // Nipsey Hussle Interview (June 2008) // West Coast News Network. Dubcnn.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
- ^ XXL Magazine September 2009 Issue
- ^ // Nipsey Hussle In Store at Regal Tenant. Dubcnn.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
- ^ >> Snoop Dogg Reveals Tracklisting & Credits For Upcoming Malice N Wonderland Album. BallerStatus.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
- ^ >> Nipsey Hussle, The Making of "We Are the World 2010". XXLmag.com (2010-02-04). Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
- ^ >> XXcLusive: XXL's 10 Freshmen for '10 Cover Revealed. XXLmag.com (2010-03-01). Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
- ^ Nipsey Hussle, Most Determined. Xxlmag.Com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
- ^ Nipsey Hu$$le - Keys to the City | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011. HipHop DX (2010-11-22). Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/snitches-aint...-feat.-tyga/id498358669
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/charts/hot-100?begin=91&order=position
- ^ >> Nipsey Hussle Speaks on Role in New Ving Rhames Movie. XXLmag.com (2009-07-14). Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
- ^ Paine, Jake. (2009-06-18) Ving Rhames Talks New Film, Nipsey Hussle, Gillie Da Kid. HipHopDX. Retrieved on 2011-09-16.
[edit] External links
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Hussle, Nipsey |
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| Date of birth |
August 15, 1983 |
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| Date of death |
1983 |
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