Nipsey Hussle Quotes From His Song Lyrics That Will Inspire You

Ermias Joseph Asghedom (known as Nipsey Hussle) was an MC, Businessman, Rapper and community activist who was murdered on March 31st, 2019 outside his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles. It’s been a year since Nipsey Hussle was murdered and many fans are still feeling the loss. These Nipsey Hussle quotes from his songs, will inspire you to succeed whilst reminding you of Tha Great.

Seasonal success scares me. my goal is longevity. It's a marathon.

— THA GREAT (@NipseyHussle) May 7, 2014

People If you break down the music, you could find the truth.

Nipsey Hussle (Whatz Da Bizness; Slauson Boy Volume 1)

These Nipsey Hussle quotes are from songs he released before he was murdered. His last body of work, which is Victory Lap, is featured as well as a lyric from the last single by Nipsey Hussle; Racks In The Middle. His lyrics and flow were reminiscent of past hip-hop giants, and it’s safe to say that there was a wealth of knowledge in Nipsey Hussle lyrics.

neither success or failure are permanant.

— THA GREAT (@NipseyHussle) February 22, 2011

Known for his braids hairstyle, an immense love for his family and Lauren London, plus an unshakeable dedication to his city, Nipsey will forever be remembered as a shining light and a guide to a better life for his people. His music serves as a blueprint for working hard with focus and determination to attain greater heights. Nipsey Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam testified to this.

Without further ado, here are the best Nipsey Hussle quotes from his song lyrics that will inspire and motivate you to succeed.

I went hard for the chips ’cause the odds against us

Nipsey Hussle (On Tha Blocc; Slauson Boy Volume 1)

There’s rules to this shit, niggas fake they dont know em’
Number 1, scared money dont make none
And number 2, bullshit we don’t take none

Nipsey Hussle (Paid My Dues; Bullets Ain’t Got No Names Vol. 1)

Say f*ck the middle man get on your grind and save
Or are you more the type that have your mind enslaved

Nipsey Hussle (Outro)

First get ‘yo grind on, then get yo’ shine on

Nipsey Hussle (Hussle in the House; Bullets Ain’t Got No Name Vol. 2)

I hustle ’cause I have to, not because it’s cool
And over time became accustomed to the bullshit niggas do
Now I’m numb and it’s cool, had to bounce back and regroup
Hope you don’t expect shit from me, ’cause I don’t want shit from you

Dreams come true, young nigga, I’m the evidence
That’s only if you put the effort in

Nipsey Hussle (The Best; Bullets Ain’t Got No Names Vol. 3)

Every step is like chess, the wrong move gets you killed

Nipsey Hussle (Payback; Bullets Ain’t Got No Names Vol. 3)

You can’t cover up the pain with fake progress

Nipsey Hussle (Payback; Bullets Ain’t Got No Names Vol. 3)

Niggas better get up and go make that shit happen, my nigga. Feel me?

Nipsey Hussle (Nip Hussle Interlude Pt. 3; Bullets Ain’t Got No Name Vol. 2)

Just if you do it, be the best at it

Nipsey Hussle (I Could Never Lose; Bullets Ain’t Got No Names Vol. 3)

Cause constant repetition is the path to progression

Nipsey Hussle (Top Down; The Marathon)

Seize the opportunity, believe and take control of it
Then get on your marathon and grind it ’til it’s over with

Nipsey Hussle (7 Days A Week; The Marathon)

Look, marathon life it’s all about the pace
Lot of niggas running sprints but they never win the race

Nipsey Hussle (Call from the Bank; The Marathon)

Do your thing, just remember it’s a fact
All them niggas ain’t your bros, all the cell phones tapped
You in the game, and the game is just that

I seen the vision, I’m in it, and now I’m after greatness
I know that God got me so I practice patience
Most the time I look inside and find the answers waitin’

Nipsey Hussle (Mac 11 On The Dresser; The Marathon)

Life is just a fight against your disbeliefs

Nipsey Hussle (Rose Clique; The Marathon Continues)

Learn the rules to the game that ya playing

Nipsey Hussle (Tha Mansion; The Marathon Continues)

Get everything you want then go back and get some mo

Nipsey Hussle (Top Floor; The Marathon Continues: X-Tra Laps)

It’s strictly business in this game, still they faking friendly
Don’t let em take advantage of you and it make em envy

Nipsey Hussle (Top Floor; The Marathon Continues: X-Tra Laps)

When you let go of your pride, you’ll find a lesson in your pain

Nipsey Hussle (Bulgari Shades; The Marathon Continues: X-Tra Laps)

Don’t worry ’bout what people gon’ say girl do what you want to

Nipsey Hussle (We Just Havin Fun; The Marathon Continues: X-Tra Laps)

I ain’t got a boss, I am not a slave
Turnin’ up my hustle is how I give myself a raise

Nipsey Hussle (Sound of My Ceremony; The Marathon Continues: X-Tra Laps)

I got the secret to success do your thang now
Or you can keep watching cable on the same couch

Play the game like I’ve never won once

Nipsey Hussle (Tha Mansion; The Marathon Continues)

Niggas for they self, get it understood

Nipsey Hussle (Don’t Take Days Off; Crenshaw)

I hate to lose so I play too rough

Nipsey Hussle (Crenshaw and Slauson (True Story); Crenshaw)

Get on your Marathon ’til you bruise ya feet

Nipsey Hussle (Crenshaw and Slauson (True Story); Crenshaw)

This technology has empowered everybody
And it’s giving people, you know, it’s as big as you wanna make it and, you know, it’s as far as you take it

Nipsey Hussle (That’s How I Knew; Mailbox Money)

You find your purpose or you wastin’ air

Nipsey Hussle (Victory Lap; Victory Lap)

Don’t waste your time, it don’t make you rich

Nipsey Hussle (Hussle & Motivate; Victory Lap)

Used to be, “Stay safe,” now it’s, “Stay dangerous”

Nipsey Hussle (Dedication; Victory Lap)

It ain’t gone’ stop until you say its gone’ stop
And it ain’t gone be unless you make it
It’s yo time get up off yo ass, Ten toes down out here you know?

Gotta cross my T’s and dot my I’s or I can’t sleep well

Nipsey Hussle (Racks in the Middle)

Finish what we started, reach them heights, you know?

Nipsey Hussle (Racks in the Middle)

Try to have more faith and less fear
Try to express it to your peers
I’m talking ’bout dreams
Better to do it and let it be seen, cause then it’s so clear

Nipsey Hussle ( Am I Gonna Make It; TMC: X-Tra Laps)

The world would not know Jesus Christ if there was never Judas
This knife that’s in my back; It’d be the truth that introduced us
So life is what you make it, I hope you make a movement

Hoping as you walk across the sand you see my shoeprint
And you follow, til it change your life, it’s all an evolution
And I hope you find your passion, cause I found mine in this music
But I hope it’s not material cause that’s all an illusion

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*Lyrics culled from Genius.