NIPSEY HUSSLE












What was your inspiration?


Growing up, listening to music, seeing other artists coming from places similar to where we came from, and the success they were having.


Are you connected to Snoop’s Dog Pound team?


He’s like my big bro, my mentor; but no, I’m not necessarily attached to his team. I’m under my own label. All Money In and for now we’re working on my project but we will be having other artists coming soon.


How did the collaboration with you and Lloyd come about for your single “Feeling Myself”?


A producer named “1500” produced that record….he reached out to Lloyd about the single. He did his thing and came through when it was time to shot the video. He is a cool person to work with and he has great ideas. I look forward to working with him on other projects.


Who else are you planning to work with?


Well for now I’m more focused on getting myself out there and letting the people know more about who I am. So I’m doing more of a solo project.


How do you plan on giving back to your community?


Eventually I will be giving back to the community, but at this time I’m focused on my work. I would like to help out the fellas that are “getting out” and find it hard to get employment.


How was it like when you were growing up?


It was cool, well I’m from LA so it was a lot of gang banging going on. Drugs and music and anything you could think of…. I did my part of the gang banging , but I was more focused on my music. So you know how that goes… I talk a lot about the past in my earlier mixtapes, “Bullet Ain’t Got No Name Vol. 1-3” check it out.


How is the acting side of your career going?


I’ve done a couple of movies “I Tried”, “The Wrath of Cain” where I worked with Ving Rhames, and “Love Chronicles 2 ”. “The Wrath of Cain” has to be one of my favorite movies. I had the most lines (laughing), but it was a good look for me. And Ving Rhames happens to be another one of my mentors. I do plan on doing more films, I don’t know which roles yet but I keep an open mind.


How do you feel about today’s rap music?


I think rap music is the best it’s ever been at this point, especially for the artist. It’s like we actually have a fair shot. You could actually make your own music using pro-tunes and you can even get your music out there. For example: youtube, and get a millions views and become relevant.