Lauren London’s emotional tribute to Nipsey Hussle as Los Angeles dedicates Intersection to him

The intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue was dedicated to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle Saturday… and Nipsey’s former partner Lauren London said he always knew that would be the case.

Lauren held back tears as she addressed the crowd at the new Nipsey Hussle Square, saying, “When Nip and I first started dating, we’d pass by here and he’d say, ‘You know, Boogie, one day they’ll name this whole section after me.’ And here we are today.”

The original location of Nipsey’s The Marathon clothing store was located near the intersection that now bears his name. Nipsey was tragically murdered in front of the store front in 2019 and the store was closed. But the brand endures, and now its name is indelibly linked to the crossing.

Nipsey’s older brother and CEO of The Marathon brand, Blacc Samalso took to the podium during Saturday’s event, saying: “His spirit and his soul are here, in this section.”

Congratulations, Nip. The Marathon continues…