Nipsey Hussle on Joining Rollin 60s Crips, Gang Culture in LA (Flashback)

03/31/25 • 46 min

In this flashback interview from 2013, late rapper Nipsey Hussle opened up about his blossoming career, having just sold 100 copies of his "Crenshaw" mixtape to Jay-Z for $100 each. He talked about the success of the marketing plan, highlighting the connection he had with his fans. He also explained why his first major label deal with Epic Records didn't work out before breaking down how he ended up recording with Drake. Later in the interview, Nip talked about gang culture in LA and how he was focusing on his music career and business endeavors. This past weekend was the fifth anniversary of his passing.

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