In honor of what would have been Nipsey Hussle’s 40th birthday on Aug 15, L.A Metro is debuting two limited-edition Nipsey Hussle TAP cards.
As the Metro website states, the TAP cards are part of the Metro x Culture series celebrating Angelenos who’ve shaped LA culture—leaders, artists, visionaries—especially those whose journeys began on Metro buses and trains.
According to Secret Los Angeles, the agency has launched a special initiative featuring limited-edition TAP cards and a temporary station renaming, recognizing Hussle’s profound influence on Los Angeles culture.
Two distinct TAP card designs will be available. The “Crenshaw & Slauson” card features a striking black-and-white image of Hussle on his home turf, while the “Watts” card showcases the rapper aboard a Metro bus. Only 12,000 cards will be released, making them a collector’s item for fans.
The limited-edition Nipsey Hussle TAP cards will be available starting August 15, on “Nipsey Hussle Day”. Cards will be available starting 10 a.m. at Metro’s six Customer Care Centers, when you sign up for the LIFE program via the South LA Eco-Lab.
On March 31, 2019, the Grammy-nominated artist, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot and killed outside of The Marathon Store off W Slausen Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard. The 33-year-old suffered from at least 10 gunshots from Eric R. Holder Jr’s semiautomatic gun and revolver after a dispute over alleged “snitching” allegations. Holder also shot two others in the process, but Hussle was the only one who passed away from his injuries.