Nipsey Hussle
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ermias Asghedom |
| Born | August 15, 1985 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States[1] |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | All Money In |
| Associated acts | Blanco, Childish Gambino, Game, Jay Rock, Snoop Dogg, YG |
| Website | ihussle.com |
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 numerous mixtapes including the Bullets Ain't Got No Name series and The Marathon. He will release his first official album iHussle sometime in the future.
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Music career[edit]
2005-2009: Bullets Ain't Got No Name series[edit]
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] after signing with Cinematic Music Group and 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.
2010-2011: Leaving Epic Records & The Marathon[edit]
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 in 2010.[9] as "Most Determined"[10] After that he released his new single "Feelin Myself" featuring singer Lloyd. After going through trouble with Epic Records he would be released from the label in late 2010.[11] His first project released after his split from Epic was The Marathon mixtape. The mixtape was released December 21, 2010.[12] It features guest appearances Kokane and MGMT.[13] On November 1, 2011 Hussle released a sequel with the mixtape, The Marathon Continues. Both are available via iTunes.
2012-present: Featurings and TM3: Victory Lap[edit]
In early 2012 it was rumored Nipsey Hussle would be signing to Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group.[14] 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".[15] The song debuted on the Hot 100 at #100 and on the Heatseekers Songs chart at #11.[16] 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.[17] He was also featured on Maybach Music Group's song "Fountain of Youth" which appeared on the groups second album Self Made Vol. 2.[18] A music video was released on October 1, 2012.[19] In December 2012 Nipsey hinted more at signing with Maybach Music Group/Warner Bros. Records but he would still be looking more for the right label.[20]
Hussle will release his third and final instalment in The Marathon mixtape series with TM3: Victory Lap in early 2013 after being pushed back from its December 2012 release date.[21] The first song released from the project was "Proud of That" which features Rick Ross. Previously being titled South Central State of Mind his debut album will be titled iHussle with a release to be announced.[22] In 2013 Nipsey Hussle will release a mixtape with fellow West Coast rapper and frequent collaborator YG titled Two Of America’s Most Wanted. It will feature Dom Kennedy.[23] Hussle will perform at the 2013 Paid Dues festival on March 30, 2013 in California.[24]
Personal life[edit]
Nipsey Hussle was raised near the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue in South Los Angeles. He is reported to be a member of the local Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crips gang, in an interview Nipsey said "my brother was also involved in the gang, so i came up under his wing" referring to his older brother who introduced him to the gang.
He is of Eritrean descent from his father's side and African American descent on his mother's side. He has a 4 year old daugther named Emani, however, he is separated with her mother.
Other ventures[edit]
Acting career[edit]
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 Caine alongside Ving Rhames.[25][26]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Studio albums
- ¡Hussle (2013)
- Collaboration albums
- Raw (with Blanco) (2012)
Mixtapes[edit]
| Title | Mixtape details |
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| Slauson Boy Vol. 1 |
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| Bullets Ain't Got No Name Vol. 1 (Hosted by DJ Skee, DJ Felli Fel & The Empire) |
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| Bullets Ain't Got No Name Vol. 2 (Hosted by DJ Skee, DJ Reflex & Jonny Shipes) |
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| Bullets Ain't Got No Name Vol. 3 (Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid & The Empire) |
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| The Marathon |
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| The Marathon Continues |
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| TM3: Victory Lap |
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| Two Of America's Most Wanted (with YG) |
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Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. | U.S. R&B | Heatseekers Songs | |||
| 2009 | "The Life"(featuring Snoop Dogg | — | — | - | South Central State of Mind |
| 2010 | "My Life" | — | — | 11[27] | |
| "Gotta Take It" (featuring Lloyd & Taslema) | — | — | 23[27] | Bullets Ain’t Got No Name Vol. 3. | |
| "They Roll" (featuring Game) | — | — | 16[27] | Bullets Ain’t Got No Name Vol. 2. | |
| "Feelin' Myself"(featuring Lloyd) | — | 93[28] | — | South Central State of Mind | |
| 2012 | "Proud of That"(featuring Rick Ross)[29] | — | - | — | iHussle |
Promotional singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. | U.S. R&B | Heatseekers Songs | |||
| 2008 | "Bullets Ain't Got No Names" | — | — | — | Bullets Ain't Got No Names Vol 1. |
| 2009 | "Hussle In the House" | — | — | — | Bullets Ain't Got No Name Vol. 2[30] |
| "Roll the Windows Up" (featuring Slauson Boyz & K Young) | — | — | — | ||
As featured performer[edit]
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2009 | "Ice Cream Paint Job (West Coast Remix)" (Dorrough featuring Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, Soulja Boy, E-40 & Jim Jones) | — | — | — | Ice Cream Paint Job (West Coast Remix) - Single |
| 2010 | "My Shine (Remix)" (Ron Eazi featuring Nipsey Hussle) | — | — | — | My Shine (Remix) - Single |
| 2011 | "When Ya On" (Chamillionaire featuring Nipsey Hussle) | — | — | — | Poison |
| 2012 | "Black Faces" (Childish Gambino featuring Nipsey Hussle) | — | — | — | Royalty |
| "Snitches Ain't" (YG featuring Tyga & Nipsey Hussle) | 100 | — | — | Jus Re Up'd | |
| "Californication" (David Banner featuring Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hussle, Kree & Ras Kass)[31] | — | — | — | Sex, Drugs & Video Games | |
Guest appearances[edit]
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Killer" | 2009 | Drake | N/A |
| "Replay (Remix)" | Iyaz, Sean Kingston, Nipsey Hussle, Bizzy Bone, Rock City | Replay | |
| "I'm On It" | 2010 | French Montana, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean | Mac & Cheese 2 |
| "What's Ya Life Like" | 2011 | Mod Sun | N/A |
| "Fountain of Youth" | 2012 | Rick Ross, Stalley | Self Made Vol. 2 |
| "Bills Are Paid" | The Game | California Republic | |
| "Grind Mode" | YG, 2 Chainz | 4 Hunnid Degreez | |
| "What You Need" [32] | Vado | N/A | |
| "Never Die" | DJ Drama, Jadakiss, Cee Lo Green, Young Jeezy | Quality Street Music | |
| "Pokerface" | Yung Brodee | N/A | |
| "F*ck'N In The Function" | Teeflii | AnnieOU'TAY | |
| "Table" | |||
| "Neighborhood" | Chevy Woods | N/A | |
| "Judas Closet" | Game | #Sunday Service | |
| "Chun Li"[33] | Wale | Folarin | |
| "Welcome To The Club" | 2013 | Crook671 | Sex, Drugs & Dubstep |
| "Welcome To The Club" (Remix) | Crook671, Nump Trump | ||
| "What U Got" | Louis V, Dizzle | N/A | |
| "No Limit To This Real Shit"[34] | Master P, Game | Al Capone | |
| "Life Long"[35] | Rockie Fresh, Rick Ross | Electric Highway | |
| "You Broke" | YG | Just Re'd Up 2 | |
| "Loc'n" | Cap1 | T.R.U. 2 It | |
| "Duck Hunt" | Blanco, The Jacka, YG, Messy Marv | Game Over |
