In the letter, Obama notes that he learned of Hussle’s music through his daughters Sasha and Malia. He added that he later learned more about the rapper’s “transformation and his community work,” the letter read, according to the photo. “Thank you to @BarackObama for sending this letter for me to read celebrating @NipseyHussle’s life & legacy,” Civil wrote on Thursday. “While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets and despair, Nipsey saw potential,” the letter read. On Wednesday, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) honored Hussle and his community work on the House floor.

Source: Huffington Post April 11, 2019 20:15 UTC