⁠Nipsey Hussle, Entrepreneur ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Joseph Asghedom was a grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur, community activist. He grew up in the poverty-stricken and gang environment of South Central LA. At the age of 19, traveled with his father and brother to trace their roots in Eritrea, East Africa. Nipsey wanted to focus on "giving solutions and inspiration" to young black men like him. He spoke openly about his experiences with gang culture and denounced gun violence through his music, influence, and community work.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #BlackHistoryCelebration #BlackHistoryMonth