If he is Nipsey Hussle, I'd like to call myself LaToya Align lol I have seen various memes going around about Aligning versus Hustling. Which do you resonate with? Personally I say, figure out what works for you and flow with it. But let's take a deeper look at the definitions of each word.
What does it mean to hustle?
- Obtain by forceful action or persuasion.
- Busy movement and activity.
What does it mean to align?
- Put (things) into correct or appropriate relative positions.
- Come together in agreement or alliance.
As noted on allmusic.com, "Nipsey Hussle's name was adapted from the odd source of Nipsey Russell, an iconic comedian and actor." So, definition of Hustle aside, I am sure Nipsey named himself Nipsey Hussle, because it rhymed with Russell's last name and simply because of what the word hustle means to him.
Based on Nipsey's last interview with Big Boy, hustling or aligning, whatever he is doing is working! I encourage us all to figure out what works and stick with it :) Enjoy the interview, I know I sure did!