Nipsey Hussle’s death was a massive shock and a great loss to the community. He didn’t only touch the hip hop world, he embodied the spirit of giving back, building, and empowering. He touched all of us.
So it’s no surprise that the late rapper and entrepreneur has been memorialized (and continues to be) in so many unique ways. For artists who use canvas or paint, recreating his portrait on walls, murals, and in homes and businesses has become a go-to. But when it comes to beauty, having Nipsey at one’s fingertips has become common.
Nail techs across the country have paid their homage to Nipsey with sets that include his face, his lyrics, and the now famous shade of blue that honors him. Pantone might have gone with Classic Blue for 2020, but Nipsey Blue is the color of choice for lovers of the late artist. As we look forward to more in 2020, check out these nails that paid tribute to his work and his message in 2019.
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Forever one of my favorite sets @nipseyhussle – – – Nails by Me @nailteawithnaniArt by the extremely talented @vivxue – – #tbt #nipseyhussle #nipseyhusslenails #bayareanails #lanails #atlantanails #nailvideos #nailsofinstagram #nailpro #nailpromagazine #celebritynails #oaklandnails #coffinnails #sculptednails #nailart #bsgsnowbare
A post shared by Nani Jones (@nailteawithnani) on Nov 7, 2019 at 10:12am PST
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The Marathon Continues | Nailed It! Let’s be new nail besties! Visit the link in my bio to book! | #desnailedit #nailedit #kcnails #kcnailtech #blingnails #sparklenails #nails #marblenails #ombrenails #kansascitynailtech #kcmonails #kansascitynails #kcnailartist #houstonnails #houstonnailtech #bookme #explorepage #nailsofinstagram #grabbers #nailartist #nipseyhussle #nipseyhusslenails
A post shared by Destani C. (@desnailedit) on Dec 11, 2019 at 1:19pm PST
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Reposted from @reynaxbeauty @nipseyhussle “Evidence of a Divine Presence, Blessings” True King,A legend @laurenlondon @jstone_allmoneyin @djvip510 @allmoneyinbh . . #nailsofinstagram #nailqueensonly #naildesigns #nipseyhussle #nipseyhusslenails #niphussle #restinpeace #coffinnails #tributenails #longlivenipsey #allmoneyin #themarathoncontinues #pressonnails #longnails #westcoastking #tmc #nailinspo #nailideas
A post shared by Niecey Price (@lilloafhussle_tmc) on Dec 14, 2019 at 10:50pm PST
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Birthday nails#nipseyhussle #nipseyhusslenails #nipsey #nipseynails #birthdaynails #tsrclawz #nails #nailart #butterflies #butterflynails
A post shared by CKIE (@nailsbycookiee) on Nov 2, 2019 at 9:29am PDT
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#nipseyhusslenails #nipseyhussle
A post shared by Carly Angel (@liddokidd) on Dec 18, 2019 at 9:53pm PST
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@nipseyhussle #nipseyhusslenails#nipseyhussle #nipthegreat #nipthecrip#crenshaw #La #Nailaddict #Nailsofinstagram #Denvernails #Denvernailtech #Westminsternails #Westminsternailtech #Sculptednails #dailynails #crystalsfromSwarovski #CertifiedNailArtist#Nails #Nailart #Nailinspo #Nailpro #instagramnails #nailaddiction #nailheaven #nailsmagazine #Nailsofinstagram
A post shared by APRIL PARISH (@polishmeperfect_28) on Apr 15, 2019 at 1:28pm PDT
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Ima let y’all finish but I definitely had the Best Nipsey Hussle set of all time NO . . . . . . The Marathon will forever continue Currently blasting: Higher #themarathoncontinues #vegasnails#vegasnailtech #lasvegasnailtech #lasvegasnails #nailsbyjassie #lvnails #702Nails #nails #nailporn #stilettonails #sincitynails #nails #swarvoskicrystals #vegas #ombrenails #holographicnails #oceannailsupply #summerlinnails #hudabeauty #nailsofinstagram #nailsonfleek #nailsart #naillove #naillife #nailtechnician #coffinnails#nailsombre
A post shared by NailsByJassieQueenin (@nailsbyjassie) on May 18, 2019 at 9:20am PDT
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TAG….LIKE…. REPOST … SHARE…#nailsofinstagram #nails #nailart #nailartist #ctnailtech #ctnailartist #manchesterctnails #nailporn #nailpornography #nailitdaily #nailblogger #nailinspo #nailstagram #nailfashion #fashion #>A post shared by Norma’s Nail Page (@bebesnails) on Apr 21, 2019 at 7:44am PDT
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Reposted from @liquidglam_nail_bar (@get_regrann) –#NipseyHussle #ripnipsey #nipsey #nipseyhusslenails #nonviolence #stopgunviolence #educateyourself #themarathoncontinues @nipseyhussle @nipseyhussleprolific #nipseyhusselnails .NAILS BY KENDRA #nails #nailart #louisvillenails #louisvillenailartist #louisvillenailtech #kynailtech #nailsoftheday #nailsofinstagram #nailsbykendraL #liquidgalmnailbarlouisville#theoriginalliquidglamnailbar #coffinset #coffinnails #kynails #naildesign – #regrann
A post shared by Niecey Price (@lilloafhussle_tmc) on Sep 9, 2019 at 2:56am PDT
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“My thing is that I don’t give no person that much power over myalt=”?” class=”wp-smiley”/> {Ps. Always reppin’ my city sorry LA} Let me know below what you guys think Happy Sunday!!
A post shared by ALLY || SAN DIEGO NAIL ARTIST (@allycaraveo) on Aug 4, 2019 at 9:02am PDT
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Forever NIP .. Tag and share with anyone who’s in love with Blue Nails . . . . #Dallasnails #dfwnails #frisconails #dallasnailtech #planonails #nailsofinstagram #instanails#princessnails #nailedit #nailsonfleek #nailsoftheday #nails #nail #naildesign #nailart #nailswag #nailporn #notpolish #nails2inspire#acrylicnails #swarovskinails #picoftheday #ombrenails #nailpro #nailsmagazine #nailprodigy #nippseyhussle #nipseyhusslenails
A post shared by Tom Nguyen (@nailstudiobytom) on Jul 22, 2019 at 4:44pm PDT
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The marathon continues #nipseynails #ripnipsey #nipseyhusslenails #nipseyhussle Appointments Available TEXT ONLY 4702582369 Hello, my name is (name) and I would like to book an appointment for (Nails, Lashes, or both) on (date) at (time). I would like my (Nails or lashes) to be (description of how you want your nails and the condition they’re in or which lash set you’re getting). Pictures welcomed.
A post shared by NailzJass’d (@jasdoesmynails) on Apr 13, 2019 at 9:15pm PDT
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I am absolutely speechless with this set customized by @sirenareenasboutique It definitely beats any other set I’ve ever done they’re just so beautiful and to have a Kings picture on them is a honor Your spirit always lives Hussle man I still can’t believe you’re no longer with us it’s hurt so deep still does. You were the realest and so solid. Point blank. I will forever bump your music daily and teach my son to be a solid, humble and kind young man so we can contribute to bettering this The Marathon Continues @laurenlondon @jstone_allmoneyin @djvip510 @yg – Coupon code to save at @sirenareenasboutique ”reynaxbeauty” . . #nailsofinstagram #nailqueensonly #naildesigns #nipseyhussle #nipseyhusslenails #niphussle #restinpeace #coffinnails #tributenails #longlivenipsey #allmoneyin #diamonds #rhinestonenails #tattoos #handtattoos #king #nipsey #themarathoncontinues #pressonnails #longnails #westcoastking #tmc #ballerinanails
A post shared by Makeup Artist (@reynaxbeauty) on Jun 6, 2019 at 6:39pm PDT
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#repost @mairajnails Double up three or four times I ain tellin no lies I just run it up never let a hard time humble us double up I ain telling no lies I just 5 , 4 , 3 , 2 let’s talk I got to you that money my dreams come true in diamonds who knew who knew … R.I.P. nipsey hussle #doubleup #victorylap #nipseyhussleforever #nipseyhusslenails #allmoneyin #naildecals @_cultureaddicts_ #themarathoncontinues
A post shared by Monica Hererra (@_cultureaddicts_) on May 7, 2019 at 9:19pm PDT
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Nipsey Hussle set RIPTheGreat My FAV ARTIST of all TIME #ripnipseyhussle #themarathoncontinues #themarathonclothing #NipseyHussleNails #RipNip #hussleandmotivate
A post shared by NailsByJassieQueenin (@nailsbyjassie) on Jun 20, 2019 at 6:39pm PDT
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Happy birthday @naturallry #nip #hussle #themarathoncontinues #nailart #allmoneyin #nipseynails #nailsofinstagram #nails #nailsarelife #nipseyhussle #dallastx #dallasnails #fortworth #fortworthnails #longnails #bluenails #boss #cali #tmc #ami #nipsey #dope #baddie #nudenails #blingnails #bling #swarovski
A post shared by Markela (@kelasnails) on Dec 23, 2019 at 6:25am PST
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So happy to see this set! Perfect Nipsey tribute nails #nipseyhussle nail decals up on my website now link In the bio #madden>A post shared by
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