J. Stone and DJ Drama have linked up for a new Gangsta Grillz mixtape titled Rollin Stone that comes with features from Curren$y, Juicy J, Young Dolph and more.
Asghedom, better known as “Blacc Sam,” told me.
“It’s a testament to the message and what he represented and so many people that he inspired and touched. He was a true people’s champ, man. The story, just making something out of nothing.
And inspiring and never thinking he was bigger or more special or better than anybody. Just staying and showing people that if you believe and stay the course, you can always achieve. That’s
what everybody in every community and every area in the country loved and respected and valued about Nip. They’re showing their love and it’s humbling.”
According to the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, “a journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” Ten years ago today, the late great Nipsey Hussle took a giant step on his musical journey with the release of his landmark mixtape
The Marathon, a major milestone in a movement that continues to this day.
“I’m on a mission and I’m all alone,” Nipsey Hussle croons (yes, he could sing, too) at the end of “Love?” the opening track of
The Marathon. “Far from where I’m goin’ and I’m far from home. Somehow, I know I’m movin’ in the right direction. My mama always told me I was gon’ be special.”