Ermias Joseph Asghedom (August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known professionally as Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and activist. Emerging from the West Coast hip hop scene in the mid-2000s, he independently released his debut mixtape, Slauson Boy Volume 1, to moderate local success, which led to him being signed to Cinematic Music Group and Epic Records.
After the release of numerous mixtapes, his debut and only studio album, Victory Lap, was released on February 16, 2018, to critical acclaim and commercial success. It was nominated for Best Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
