In yet another example of Tubi teaching me about culture, this is a documentary about Nipsey Hussle, a rapper who went from making mixtapes to becoming a major celebrity in the genre and the owner of the Marathon Clothing store and All Money In label.

Unlike many rappers, Hussle wanted to invest in and provide opportunities in his hometown of Crenshaw and beyond. While speaking frankly about his past with gangs, he denounced guns in the material he created and sought to inspire others.

That was until March 31, 2019, when he was shot at least 10 times in the parking lot of his store and then kicked in the head. Why did Eric Holder do it? Supposedly, the two men fought over a rumor that Holder had cooperated with law enforcement.

Hussle was well-known enough that President Obama said, “While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets, and despair, Nipsey saw potential.”

His 25.5 mile-long funeral parade inspired the gangs of Los Angeles to have a cease-fire, as a cross-section of gangs marched together at a memorial for Hussle.

The main emotion I gathered from this was sadness. It’s a shame that someone who wanted to unite people is gone.

You can watch this on Tubi.