The tweet has since then gone somewhat viral and in appreciation of the late rappers legacy, many communities have taken it upon themselves to create book clubs. Nipsey hussles reading list inspires the marathon book. That has inspired a multicity book club targeted at black and latino men. The list inspired by a fan, simran kaleka, went viral and led 76 men of.
Jan 07, 2020 the marathon book club, formed following nipsey hussle s death after a list of his favourite books went viral, now has 76 members nationwide. Nipsey hussles favorite books inspire the marathon book club. Jan 07, 2020 the late nipsey hussle continues to inspire the masses. Nipsey hussles love of reading inspires the marathon book. Nipsey hussle was wellknown as a bookworm, dropping his favorite titles in numerous interviews and referring to novel protagonists in his songs.
Marathon book club empowers black men with books nipsey. New book club, the marathon book club, inspired by nipsey. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. I had been following his music since 2008 when i first heard the song. Now, a year from his death, chapters of the marathon book club are popping up across the country. Nipsey hussles favorite books inspires the marathon book club. Nipsey hussle inspired these black men to start the marathon book club the group meets monthly to discuss books that inspired the late rapper, such as the spook who sat by the door.
Jan 07, 2020 nipsey hussle was wellknown as a bookworm, dropping his favorite titles in numerous interviews and referring to novel protagonists in his songs. The untimely death of nipsey hussle has not only left the hiphop community incredibly sad but has also inspired all of his fans. The marathon book club, formed following nipsey hussles death after a list of his favourite books went viral, now has 76 members nationwide. At the time of this writing, his company, marathon films, is working on a documentary that will examine. Nipsey hussles legacy endures a year after his death u. Nipsey hussle is no longer with us physically, but he is still leaving a significant impact. He frequently namedropped his goto books in interviews and referenced them in his lyrics. Now, almost a year later, 74 black men and two latinos make up the four chapters of the marathon book club, writes angel jennings in her l. Hussles love of books and reading has inspired a group of men to start a book club in his honor. Nipsey hussles legacy inspires nationwide marathon book. Hussle, who was not only philanthropist, rapper, and entrepreneur, was a huge fan of reading books. Nipsey hussle biography the marathon dont stop on the way. In the business book the 22 immutable laws of marketing, hussle found the inspiration for his lifeisamarathonnotasprint mantra that he later simplified into just the marathon. Since his death last march, the rapper s fans created a reading list based off of the books he cited in songs and.
Theres only 1,000 copies, so click here to grab yours via proud 2 pay and stay tuned, victory lap drops february 16. Nipsey hussles love for literature inspires the marathon. The marathon book clubfounded in memory of nipsey hussle, is. Nipsey hussle the marathon book club now sports over 76. And few rappers brought the type of value that nipsey hussle brought to the game. This is one of the first lessons i learned from nipsey. Nipsey hussle s love of reading inspires the marathon book club january 6, 2020 11. The late nipsey hussle continues to inspire the masses with his music. A tragic loss of a true advocate ermias nipsey hussle asghedoms legacy must live onthe book was created for two separate interconnected reasons.
Jan 05, 2020 once a month, black men come together for the marathon book club founded to read the books that inspired nipsey hussle, who was killed in south l. In addition to being a rapper,entrepreneur and community organizer, nipsey hussle was a bookworm. Nipsey hussle inspires the marathon book club thejasminebrand. The predominantly black male book club was formed after one fans list of novels that nipsey referenced in. Apr 05, 2019 when nipsey hussles crenshaw mixtape dropped in 20, i was in the penitentiary serving a two to fiveyear sentence. Times, the reading list has since inspired the marathon book. A meme of nipsey hussle surrounded by a list a books led to a wisconsin woman and a legion of fans looking. Nipsey hussle release limited edition marathon book dj.
Nipsey hussle left behind a list of books he considered required reading. He frequently name dropped his goto books in interviews and referenced them in his lyrics. The marathon book club meets monthly in oakland, new york and washington, d. Apr 23, 2019 nipsey hussle was a talented rapper and an activist.
The book is filled with procter and gamble case studies, after reading the book nipsey began to incorporate what he learned and the word, marathon. The late nipsey hussles love of books and reading has inspired a group of men to start a book club in his honor titled the marathon book. S rapper, nipsey hussle, have created a reading list based on some of the books he cited in songs and interviews. Hussle s longtime friend and collaborator yg dedicated his performance at the 2019 coachella valley music and arts festival to the memory of nipsey hussle. A hood tale of nipsey hussle eugene l weems, nipsey hussle on. Monthly book club meetings inspired by hussles reading list are popping up across the country. The marathon by nipsey hussle go unlimited try now get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Nipsey hussle fans start book club based on late rappers. Dec 21, 2010 nipsey begins his climb to the top with the marathon. Late rapper nipsey hussles love for books inspires the. Nipsey hussles legacy endures a year after his death much like his famous catchphrase the marathon continues, the late nipsey hussles legacy is pushing forward stronger than ever a. This biography was an interesting read for me, i discovered a lot of new things about him.
Nipsey hussle has been honored in a variety of ways since he was killed on march 31, 2019, and one of those ways comes through something called the marathon book club. But hussle was not only a great rapper, the father and husband was also a voracious reader. Nipsey hussle biography the marathon dont stop is in. Nipsey hussles reading list inspires the marathon book club. The marathon is a mixtape by american rapper nipsey hussle. Nipsey hussles vigil descends into chaos, multiple people. The marathon book club, formed following nipsey hussle s death after a list of his favourite books went viral, now has 76 members nationwide. Nipsey hussle biography the marathon dont stop is in the. One year after his death, nipsey hussles legacy endures. Since his untimely death the marathon book club has been organized mainly by.
A hood tale of nipsey hussle paperback april 27, 2019 by eugene l weems author, nipsey hussle author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Entitled the marathon book club, its members meet up. Apr, 2019 nipsey hussle often shared keen insight on entrepreneurship, selfawareness and societal issues through his music. The life and times of nipsey hussle, written by music journalist rob kenner, is slated to arrive on march 24, 2020. Nipsey hussles legacy endures a year after his death. Together at the marathon book club, in the company of. Now black men are finding inspiration in what he read. Hussle s love of books and reading has inspired a group of men to start a book club in his honor. Jan 05, 2020 a meme of nipsey hussle surrounded by a list a books led to a wisconsin woman and a legion of fans.
How nipsey hussle inspired a book club for black and latino. How the nipsey hussle book club is keeping the marathon going. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Jan 07, 2020 the late nipsey hussle continues to inspire the masses with his music. After his passing, a wisconsin fan compiled an evergrowing list of books hed mentioned throughout his career. Nipsey hussle s mark in the music industry isnt the only part of his legacy getting recognized. In addition to being a rapper, entrepreneur and community organizer, nipsey hussle was a bookworm. Nipsey hussle s legacy inspires nationwide marathon book club they formed the group after seeing hussle s list of favorite books, compiled by a 31yearold fan.
The victory lap rappers love of books inspired a group of men to start the marathon book club, where they frequently meet to discuss literature. Nipsey hussle fans start book club based on late rappers reading list. The marathon book club this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Black men find inspiration in books read by nipsey hussle. Dec 02, 2017 along with his new single, nipsey hussle surprise fans with the marathon book. Though nipsey hussle died in march 2019, theres more to come from the victory lap artist. Nipsey hussles legacy lives on through marathon book club. Nipsey hussles legacy inspires the marathon book club. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Nipsey hussle the marathon lyrics and tracklist genius. The marathon book club inspired by nipsey hussles book list vibe. Here, nip discusses the importance of literacy, and why rappers.
The marathon book club also has several other chapters nationwide. Still grieving nipsey hussle a year later the undefeated. Nipsey hussle inspired these black men to start the. A petition was started to rename the intersection of slauson avenue and crenshaw boulevard near hussle s store marathon clothing to nipsey hussle square. Nipsey hussle marathon book club creates a space for black. Rapper nipsey hussle and several other people were reportedly shot outside the rappers shop the marathon store, according to tmz. Thankfully, two local fans are committed to passing the baton and keeping nipsey s marathon going by launching the nipsey hussle book club, an labased discussion group that plans to read the books that were most influential to the community organizer, artist, and avid reader. Once a month, black men come together for the marathon book club founded to read the books that inspired nipsey hussle, who was killed in south l.
Nipsey hussle was a talented rapper and an activist. Now, a year from his death,chapters of the marathon book club are popping up across the. He already had some local buzz, but this tape started his national growth. Jan 08, 2020 there a lot of lessons weve learned from the rap game, but what is the nipsey hussle effect last year, a nipsey hussle fan took to twitter and in appreciation shared some of the books hes rapped and spoke about in interviews and compiled them in a post. Nipsey hussle inspired these black men to start the marathon. Nipsey hussle marathon book club creates a space for black men. The marathon book club more like tupac shakur, the late and greatly mourned nipsey hussle was a bibliophile.
As well as a rapper, entrepreneur and community organizer, nipsey hussle was a bookworm. List of all the books nipsey hussle was reading before he. Jan, 2020 hip hop artist and entrepreneur nipsey hussle was an avid reader. Like tupac shakur, the late and greatly mourned nipsey hussle was a bibliophile. Hip hop artist and entrepreneur nipsey hussle was an avid reader. As we continue to celebrate the life of nipsey hussle, we look back at a classic hoodrich radio interview with dj scream and nipsey. A nipsey hussle biography the marathon dont stop is coming out soon. I say that because books are filled with knowledge and experiences that bring value. Nipsey hussles mark in the music industry isnt the only part of his legacy getting recognized. Since his untimely death the marathon book club has been organized mainly by african american men in various cities across the. Jan 06, 2020 the late nipsey hussle continues to inspire the masses with his music. An avid reader, many of the views nipsey presented in his raps came from books. His fans and friends put together a list of all the books that the rapper was reading before he left the world. The late rapper was a bookworm, and now men are forming clubs.
Dec 21, 2010 stream the marathon mixtape by nipsey hussle. However, the victory lap artist is still inspiring fans. New book club, the marathon book club, inspired by. The nipsey hussle effect proves that his marathon continues. Apr 06, 2019 as we continue to celebrate the life of nipsey hussle, we look back at a classic hoodrich radio interview with dj scream and nipsey. It was released on december 21, 2010 for free legal download and for download on itunes.
The life and times of nipsey hussle, a book that will feature ontheground reporting and interviews with the late rapper and activists friends and family, complex reports. Oct 08, 2019 an indepth biography about nipsey hussles life and legacy is in the works music journalist rob kenner is currently writing the marathon dont stop. In an interview with forbes, nipsey shared that a friend gave him the 22 immutable laws of marketing after he dropped his first music video. The marathon book club inspired by nipsey hussles book list.