In the course of the 1980s, Ice-T, NWA, and many other now-legendary artists took musical inspiration from the poverty and gang violence plaguing South Central L.A., laying the groundwork for the controversial, hugely influential gangsta rap subgenre. Though city officials recently began referring to the area as “South L.A.” in an effort to remove its association with street crime, veteran rappers and newcomers alike continue to pay tribute to the area’s musical legacy.
Left Coast up-and-comer Nipsey Hussle is a Slauson boy with deep gangsta rap roots, and with the summer ‘09 release of his debut album, he’s ready to let listeners nationwide know that the South Central State of Mind is alive and well. Introduced to the Booth via mixtape records “Bullets Ain’t Got No Name (Remix)” and “Let’s Roll,” Hussle recently made waves with his official lead single, “Hussle in the House.” In addition, the emcee is currently holding a “Who Wants to Be My DJ” competition; if you think you’ve got what it takes, click here to read more.
In an exclusive interview with our own DJ “Z,” Nipsey Hussle steps into the Booth to discuss his journey from life in the streets to success in the rap game, the real solution to the problem of gang violence, and why DJBooth.net is his primary destination for listener feedback.
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