Nipsey Hussle is set to be honored this weekend with his own intersection in his beloved hometown of Los Angeles.
According to ABC7, the intersection at Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue will be renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square” in memory of the late rapper’s influence, entrepreneurial spirit and deep connection to the community.
The new street sign will be officially unveiled at a ceremony on Saturday (February 28) which will be attended by Nipsey’s brother and business partner Blacc Sam, as well as L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, councilmember Heather Hutt and California State Assemblymember Isaac Bryan.
The intersection carries deep significance as the nearby plaza was purchased by Nipsey shortly before his death in early 2019 and serves as the home of his Neighborhood Nip Foundation.
The Grammy-nominated MC also referenced the intersection throughout his catalog, most notably on his 2013 song “Crenshaw and Slauson (True Story).”
