Nipsey Hussle was not only a Grammy nominated hip-hop artist -- he was also an entrepreneur in his own community, working to create economic growth and trying to monetize connections between tech spaces and inner-city kids | claycane for CNNopinion
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Rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed Sunday outside of his clothing store in Los Angeles, California. The father of two was only 33 years old. Clay CaneHe was not only a Grammy nominated hip-hop artist, he was also an entrepreneur in his own community, actively working to create economic growth and trying to monetize connections between tech spaces and inner-city kids. While many people abandon their neighborhoods if they even get a taste of money and access, Hussle did the exact opposite. Beyond hip-hop, community building is Nipsey Hussle's legacy, which will hopefully live long past his premature death.
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