Nipsey Hussle to be commemorated with a street name at the intersection of Crenshaw and Slauson in L.A.

This weekend, Crenshaw and Slauson will be renamed to honor the late rapper Nipsey Hussle.

The intersection of Crenshaw and Slauson will be renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square,” ensuring that Nipsey Hussle's legacy endures.

Nipsey Hussle's legacy continues to resonate throughout South Los Angeles, as the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue is set to be officially renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square.”

According to ABC, the dedication ceremony, set for Saturday, February 28, will unite Nipsey’s brother and business partner Blacc Sam with L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Councilmember Heather Hutt, and Assemblymember Isaac Bryan.

The tribute solidifies what the city has long recognized: Nipsey was more than an artist; he was a pioneer of community reinvestment and self-determination.

Crenshaw and Slauson was more than just a lyrical reference; it was the epicenter of his vision. Located just a few blocks from where he acquired the plaza now home to The Marathon store and the Neighborhood Nip Foundation, this intersection represents ownership, economic empowerment, and cultural pride. He immortalized it in songs like “Crenshaw and Slauson (True Story),” turning a crossroads into a guiding principle.

The acknowledgment comes after the nearby Hyde Park Metro station was temporarily renamed in his honor last summer for what would have been his 40th birthday, highlighting how profoundly his influence is woven into the city's civic fabric.

In addition to memorials, Nipsey's artistic influence continues to thrive. His Marathon Clothing brand has recently revealed an upcoming collaboration with Bino Rideaux called Prolific, featuring the Mike & Keys-produced single “Reckless.” This release will be his first posthumous album, coming over six years after his 2019 death at the age of 33 outside his Marathon store. Eric Holder, found guilty of first-degree murder, is now serving a 60-year prison sentence.

By naming it “Nipsey Hussle Square,” Los Angeles officially recognizes what the culture has long affirmed: the Marathon indeed continues.