With all that is happening in the world today, we deserve some good, positive news. The City of Los Angeles made a fruition a reality by naming the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue to “Nipsey Hussle Square”
The City of Los Angeles has officially commemorated his life and legacy of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle having a dedication ceremony was held on Saturday, February 28th, in South Los Angeles. Among those in attendance was Nipsey’s brother Blacc Sam, his former partner Lauren London, Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, council member Heather Hutt, and California State Assembly member Isaac Bryan.
Nipsey’s brother Blacc Sam had this to say:
“I think that everybody who knew Hussle knows that Hussle loved the area. Crenshaw and Slauson meant everything to bro,”“This corner has a lot of memories.”
Nipsey Hussle’s longtime girlfriend was actress and model Lauren London spoke on the fruition Nipsey had about the intersection:
“When me and Nip first started dating, we would drive by over here and he would be like, ‘You know, Boogie, one day, they’re gonna name this whole section after me.’ And here we are today,”
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