A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
This "beautiful tribute to a legendary artist" (Quincy Jones) is the
first in-depth biography of Nipsey Hussle, the hip-hop mogul, artist,
and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his
motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy--before he was
tragically shot down in the very neighborhood he was dedicated to
building up.
For Nipsey Hussle, "The Marathon" was more than a mixtape title or the
name of a clothing store; it was a way of life, a metaphor for the
relentless pursuit of excellence and the willpower required to overcome
adversity day after day. Hussle was determined to win the race to
success on his own terms, and he wanted to see his whole community in
the winner's circle with him.
A moving and powerful exploration of an extraordinary artist, The
Marathon Don't Stop places Hussle in historical context and unpacks his
complex legacy. Combining on-the-ground reporting and candid interviews,
"Rob Kenner has given us the book the world--and hip-hop and pop
culture--has been waiting for...one that should be celebrated alongside
the best biographies ever about iconic figures we have loved--and lost"
(Kevin Powell, author of When We Free the World).