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.”