The Breakdown: Nipsey hints that those around him who didn’t believe in his vision didn’t realize he’d be making millions one day. “They ain’t see in due time, I be making mil’s/ Bossed up in this game, I been making deals.” From Victory Lap (feat. He then references how now all of the things he worked so hard to get and prayed for are finally coming to fruition, and although he still had to hustle to get it, he did it the legal way and made more money than he would’ve doing it illegally.ģ. The Breakdown: Hussle speaks to us about the fact that he never waited for a handout from anyone-if he wanted it, he did whatever it took to get it, whether that was hustling on his block in his neighborhood, or buying up the entire block (doing it the legal way)-he always made sure he got what he wanted and needed. “They told me if I want it, gotta hustle for it/Only difference now, the money more mature.” From Young N***a (feat.
Nipsey Hussle also practiced what he preached, and accomplished it on another level of rap and fame, and continuously shared that knowledge with those around him.Ģ. One of his goals was to constantly teach and remind artists of their worth, and to not accept what anyone (labels included) are claiming they are willing to offer them. The Breakdown: Since Nipsey’s start in the rap industry, he’s always promoted ownership to all people, not just rappers.
“Taught you how to charge more than what they pay for you n****s/Own the whole thang for you n****s/Reinvest, double up, then explain for you n****s.” from Last Time That I Checc’d (feat. Here are 5 money making lesson’s Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap taught us:ġ. Nipsey was extremely big on financial freedom and projected that through his lyrics. The west-coast rapper’s latest project and debut album Victory Lap, taught us all some extremely valuable lessons about making money, investing and saving. Since the drop of his first mixtape in 2005 Slauson Boy Volume 1, his trajectory of knowledge motivated every hustler on the corner and gave them hope for a better lifestyle. His lyrics blessed several fans with the blueprint that steered listeners from life in the streets to making money for yourself-the legal way. One thing Nipsey Hussle was big on was the idea of investing (which he did in his community), saving, and making money. His desire to uplift his community and those around him is what sparked a positive change not only in his neighborhood, but globally as well. As an artist, Hussle was an undeniable talent and constantly fed us inspirational, motivational, and truthful lyrics. On Mathe world suddenly seemed to stop as we all mourned Grammy nominated rapper, entrepreneur, activist, community leader, and legend-Nipsey Hussle.