Nipsey Hussle was more than just a rapper

Grammy-nominated Nipsey Hussle was more than a rapper — he leaves behind a legacy of philanthropy in his hometown of Los Angeles.

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00:00The culture of my area is the gang culture.

00:16After a while, it just be like you always in the middle, so you might as well be part

00:20of the vision.

00:27Aw man, this is my first album, so you know, that's important, that's special.

00:35I feel like 2018 was loaded with great rap releases, so you know, I'm excited to be one

00:40of the ones that got recognized by the Grammys.

00:51It's basically an inner-city co-work space, and in the bottom half is a science, technology,

00:57engineering, and math center, which is basically the skill set you need to go into Silicon Valley.

01:08My grandma stay a block away from here.

01:10We grew up, you know, walking distance from right here.

01:13Used to hop the gate, play basketball with young kids.

01:17You know, it aligns with what we believe in, what Puma's doing, and I feel like the kids

01:21end up being the winners at the end of the day.

01:32He inspired everybody to be different, inspired to be the business man and cut the middle

01:36man out, and be your own boss, and like, that's what hurts the most.

01:46This is not going to be a good outcome for our community.

01:49We have lost a legend, we have lost someone who has inspired others, who have came from

01:54the ground all the way to the top.