We, as African Americans, are often counted out and left behind. As Hussle taps into the plight of African Americans, the story of slavery is less about the systematic oppression, whose remnants still exist today, and more about the creative ways in which Black people have channeled their misfortune and created art. One word that comes to mind when reflecting on Nipsey Hussle’s music and legacy is, resilience. The idea of resiliency is embodied throughout Hussle’s musical repertoire, but especially in this song. This ain’t entertainment, it’s for n***as on the slave ship / These songs just the spirituals I swam against them waves with / Ended up on shore to their amazement These lyrics, coupled with Hussle’s own achievements, is the real American dream. Hussle speaks life into the personal and societal struggles faced by people of color in inner city neighborhoods across the United States, while also affirming our respective journeys. This verse right here gets me hype! It's a reminder, for the dreamers out there, that our vision can manifest, despite the obstacles we may face. It was visionary, either I'm genius or you ni**as scary / Maybe it's both and this balance I deliver daily / For every ni**a in the streets tryna feed the babies / The single mamas workin' hard not to miss a payment / And dirty money get washed on royalty statements / Black owners in this game of powerful racists / Young n***as in the set that's doin' it makeshift / Out the garage is how you end up in charge / It's how you end up in penthouses, end up in cars / It's how you start off a curb server, end up a boss / It's how you win the whole thing and lift up a cigar / With sweat drippin' down your face 'cause the mission was hard As Hussle’s Grammy-nominated debut album, Victory Lap, returns to the Billboard 200 at number two, here are some lyrics to reflect on: His lyrics, whether hearing them for the first time or reciting them from memory, serve as a reminder of his community activism and as inspiration to live better lives. For die-hard fans and new followers alike, the death of Nipsey Hussle has resonated with us all on a profound level.
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