Nipsey Hussle’s Family Opening 2nd Marathon Clothing Store In L.A. Later This Year
The Marathon continues! The Family of hip-hop icon Nipsey HussleThe Marathon Clothing Store, his iconic business, has opened a second location. This is to honor his memory and dreams.
Nipsey Hussle
Los Angeles rapper Nipsey HussleHe was an inspiration to many people around the world, but especially those in his L.A. community, where he changed the community environment by opening The Marathon Clothing Store on Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue. The original store was eventually closed. Grinding All My Life rapper was shot and killed in front of it, the artist’s family chose to keep it open as a visiting site, and with the intention of seeing through the late rapper’s grand plans for a second location.
Lauren London, Nipsey Huse, son Kross
According to Nipsey Hussle’s brother, Samiel Asghedom, the family purchased some commercial property in the Melrose arts district in L.A., which is where they plan to open Marathon’s second location.
When discussing his passion to see his younger brothers’ dreams fulfilled, Samiel Asghedom said:
“This second location is a dream that Nipsey always had, and it’s important that his kids are able to see his plans fulfilled”.
Nipsey Hussle, Samiel Asghedom
Marathon Clothing Store’s second location is just one part of the opening. Victory lapRapper plans to raise his L.A. neighborhood. According to Samiel Asghedom, The family plans to continue with plans to convert the commercial property next to Marathon into a community space that offers free music lessons to youth. There’s additional long term plans to build a youth center, reopen a famed community barshop, Steve’s Barber Shop, and give youth free haircuts – as well as build a museum or public site that continues to honor Nipsey’s memory.
Samiel Asghedom said:
“We want a place where tourists and fans can come to pay homage versus a place that was all about sales.”
Nipsey Hussle
The official launch date for the second Marathon Clothing Store is not yet known.
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