The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle by Rob Kenner

The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle
Rob Kenner
Page: 448
Format: pdf, ePub, mobi, fb2
ISBN: 9781982140298
Publisher: Atria Books
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Notes From Your Bookseller The first biography of rap star, activist, entrepreneur and artist, Nipsey Hussle, who was murdered in South L.A. in 2019. Hussle, known for his mixtapes, eventually caught the eye of Jay-Z, record producers and others who found his talent hard to ignore. Accolades and awards followed along with riches, which Hussle plowed back into his neighborhood. He opened the Marathon Clothing store and held many outreach programs to teach and enrich the lives of the community. The first in-depth biography of Nipsey Hussle, the hip hop mogul, artist, and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy—before he was tragically shot down in the very neighborhood he was dedicated to building up.

In the ten years since he first met Nipsey Hussle in the offices of Vibe, journalist Rob Kenner followed Hussle’s career, paying close attention to the music and business movement he was building in Los Angeles. Ten years later, they spoke again. To Kenner, it became clear that Hussle had been underestimated his entire life—not just for his artistry but also for his intellect and intentions.

For Nipsey Hussle, “The Marathon” was more than a mixtape title or the name of a clothing store; it was a way of life, a metaphor for the relentless pursuit of excellence and the willpower required to overcome adversity day after day. Hussle was determined to win the race to success on his own terms, and he wanted to see his whole community in the winner’s circle with him.

Combining on-the-ground reporting and candid interviews with Hussle’s friends, family, and peers, The Marathon Don’t Stop traces the life and work of an extraordinary artist, placing him in historical context and unpacking his complex legacy. For the first time ever, members of his inner circle will speak about the man they knew and his determination to maintain integrity amidst the treacherous extremes of street life and the rap game.

The Marathon Don’t Stop is a journalistic account of Nipsey Hussle’s life and times, making sense of the forces that shaped a singular figure in hip hop culture.

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