He was ahead of his time with his business acumen and foresight

This first $100 mixtape ever released
Most scoffed and laughed at his idea,

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But like most Visionary’s

They are mocked before they are understood

- 1k Copies Sold in 24 hrs (100k)
- Jay Z invested 10k in his Brand
- Popup event for Autographed copy
- Created huge Buzz for His Brand
- Forbes Article

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Nip’s mentor recommended the book “Contagious”

The book sparked his idea for the $100 mixtape

- Restaurant Owner created $100 Philly cheesesteak

- The Owner “got ridiculed but got a ton of prominent people interested”

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“We Shouldn’t force people to buy it, what we should do is create different methods to monetize the connection”

- @NipseyHussle

In 2013 when mixtapes were being downloaded for free

- He Created an Experience
- Proud 2 Pay (VIP Content)
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South Central L.A especially the Crenshaw district has been known for nothing but crime

- His vision changed the narrative

- His highly (Tech) interactive Clothing store made his city a tourist destination

- He Made a Tangible difference in his community https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏁" title="Karierte Flagge" aria-label="Emoji: Karierte Flagge">

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Vector 90 was Founded in 2015 by Nipsey & real estate Developer David Gross

- Vector90 provides tech training

- Professional development and a comprehensive launch curriculum for start-ups

- Curating a cultural & inclusive environment https://www.vector90.com/about ">https://www.vector90.com/about&quo...

One mans vision, Hussle, & entrepreneurial spirit changed a community.

And the world, if I dare say.

- He had a one off deal with the record label.

- Which was structured more as a partnership.

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“I Own The Rights To All My Raps”

- @NipseyHussle

His brilliance, authenticity, and dedication

As a Businessman/Entrepreneur can never be questioned

His business principles & lessons I will study, always.

Thank you for taking this journey with me

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