It’s been close to a year since rapper Nipsey Hussle died but his memory lives on and his friends haven’t forgotten him as evident in Letter to Nipsey, a tribute to the late hip hop star by Meek Mill featuring Roddy Ricch.
The just-concluded 2020 Grammy Awards featured the likes of John Legend, Meek Mill, and DJ Khaled pay homage to the slain rapper in an all-tribute.
Meek Mill’s message to Nipsey is now available for download or streaming and in the track titled Letter to Nispey, he features Roddy Ricch and the proceeds will go to the family of the late music star as revealed by Atlantic Records.
All proceeds from sales and streams of ‘Letter to Nipsey’ will benefit @nipseyhussle’s family ♥️ https://t.co/2VizAVFJbF @MeekMill @RoddyRicch pic.twitter.com/yqwKHcKpMB
— Atlantic Records (@AtlanticRecords) January 27, 2020
Nipsey Hussle was a revered icon in the rap world and a beloved figure in his community before his untimely demise on March 31, 2019.
He was shot outside his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles and was honored posthumously at the 2020 Grammys for his song Racks in the Middle. The award was received by his family who was present at the event.
