LeBron James and Marathon Movies Team On Docuseries On Nipsey Hussle – Deadline

A docuseries in regards to the lifetime of the late, great Nipsey Hussle is within the works from LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s Springhill and Hussle’s Marathon Movies. The as-yet untitled docuseries tells Hussle’s life story, from his days as a young boy growing up in Crenshaw, to the musician and activist he became within the later years of his life. It features exclusive access to Nipsey’s inner circle, never-before-seen archival footage, and interviews with greater than 50 collaborators including Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Diddy, and Nipsey’s longtime partner, Lauren London.

Springhill is financing and executive producing the series. You’ll be able to watch a teaser below.

“It’s an incredible honor for SpringHill to have an element in sharing Nipsey’s story and legacy with the world,” said James. “He used his gift to provide back to his community and lived what it means to encourage, empower, and uplift others along the way in which. His words, his ambition, and his actions stick to me to at the present time as he continues to encourage myself, our company, and folks all over the place.”

Through a rap profession that began with self-distributed mixtapes, Hussle became a fixture on the Southern California music scene, partnering with artists including Snoop Dogg and Problem. After initially signing with Epic Records, Hussle launched his own label, All Money In, which distributed his sprawling catalog of mixtapes, and his acclaimed studio album, “Victory Lap,” which was nominated for Best Rap Album on the 2019 Grammy Awards. Hussle is a 5x Grammy nominated artist, with 2 Grammy wins.

At the identical time, Hussle continued to provide back to the community he was raised in, opening Marathon Clothing in Crenshaw’s business district as a spot for the community to come back together in a celebration of culture. He also established Marathon Agency, a brand designed to higher serve his community through personal representation aligned with a client’s interests in mind.

Hussle was shot to death in front of his clothing shop in South Los Angeles in 2019 on the age of 33. Eric Holder Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder in Hussle’s death in July.

“Nipsey was a person of the people,” said Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom, Hussle’s older brother. “He often said his purpose in life was to encourage. Nipsey’s light shone the world over. His life is a testament that his purpose was fulfilled. The family has taken the right time and care needed to be sure that Nipsey’s life story be detailed and presented accurately and accurately. We’re honored to have the option to cement Nipsey’s legacy with this epic docu-series of his life. Nipsey said, “’In the event that they made a story about my life, it higher be a classic.’”

The series can be directed and executive produced by Emmy-nominated director One9 (L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later; Nas: Time is Illmatic). Additional executive producers include Marathon Movies’ Emani Asghedom and Kross Asghedom, and SpringHill’s LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, and Philip Bryon, with co-executive producers Skylar Andrews and Naomi Wright. Grammy Award winning producer, and Nipsey’s longtime collaborator, Larrance “Rance” Dopson is the music composer on the series.

“SpringHill was created to place artists and athletes on the forefront of their stories in an authentic, compelling, and artistic way,” said Carter, CEO of The SpringHill Company. “It’s an incredible responsibility to inform Nipsey Hussle’s story alongside his family and Marathon Movies in a way that captures every facet of life from his childhood to his impact on community and culture. His legacy is so far more than music – he defined activism and what it means to always remember where you come from. It’s an honor for SpringHill to assist tell this necessary story.”

Nipsey Hussle is also the topic of a feature-length documentary for Netflix to be directed and produced by Oscar-nominated Ava DuVernay.