I Knew A Lion (A Tribute To Nipsey Hussle)

Written and recorded by me, Leticia Peniche
Artwork by Wendy (WenDee) Davis
Link to purchase this piece: bit.ly/3aKEJDS
I love you and miss you dearly Nip. Thank you for the honor of having known you, our Lion.

[@blue-laces]

Nip a Leo, this is beautiful! Proud to have been on 16th of August, a day after Nip's C-Day. And we just happen to share the "Joseph" name. TMC

[@JacWilks]

You were one of the ones who gave Nip his flowers while he was around to smell them. I still remember that interview when you told him how you were so inspired and cried.

[@ConejoMalo247]

One of my fav nipsey interviews, u could feel the love

[@masmusik9230]

Nipsey Hussle changed my life

[@_everythingirene]

When I'm feeling unmotivated I search for Nipsey content and recharge. Today, I found this. Thank you for these words. I really needed them.

[@tashiamax3049]

My sentiment exactly I needed a recharge today from Nipsey. I found this, absolutely beautiful and watched the interview again repeatedly. Time to Run My Laps🏁💙 Hustle and Motivate

[@Emery540]

I respect you to the fullest cause when Nipsey was alive you gave him his flowers with your interview

[@micheledaly5823]

Beautiful poetry for a gift from God.Ermias was trying to uplift and teach and his own pride slaughtered him.He will never die because I will always remember the lessons that he gave us from his pain and experience and his music children and philanthropy will continue to inspire.Rest in perfect peace with your creator Ermias.

[@shonamarie1116]

We lost a beautiful spirit, but thank God we still have his legacy. Nip was like a lion, just trying to lead his pack to greatness. He was a true leader that lit up a fire within each of us. What a beautiful piece of art letty. TMC 🔵🏁🕊🦁♌

[@makingprogress5156]

This was DOPE Long Live King Nip

[@RealBlessing_x]

Loved this 💙🏁 forever in our hearts.

[@Eastside_Joon]

“Imma tell you like I love you and I don’t even know you.” if anybody out there is somehow still wondering why this is why He was special all you had to do was listen

[@michaelyoung3294]

I love the poetry

[@tashiamax3049]

This was absolutely beautiful, Queen Letty👑 Thank you for acknowledging him and his intellectual greatness and he was able to reciprocate it.💙🏁💯x10 THE MARATHON CONTINUES, 👑LONG LIVE KING ERMIAS👑

[@esemoreno7921]

This was dope, Nipsey Lives FOREVER 💯

[@demetriusdupree1704]

Letty, your words are beyond powerfully.... They are heartfelt!! August is Leo season, and as like all Leos....God Will Rise

[@ericvasquez8028]

Once again letty you came through with pure gold ! The Culture thanx you 4sho

[@SOULITIFIED]

THIS IS ETERNAL

[@iknowgod3854]

Beautiful Letty, thank you

[@SOULITIFIED]

You’re an amazing being Letty 🕊🏁🏁🏁🏁🌹 💯⚔️💯🌱Thank you always for that TIMELESS interview you gave us with NIP . BLESS UP

[@micahanderson89]

you were blessed to sit in his presence. you don't know how much i cry because i will never get that opportunity

[@veneitawarner3885]

@Pistol Pixie She was, but she definitely let him know how special he was to her and our culture. When she opened the interview by saying "I cried to you last night" was ground shaking to me. Her ora matched his grace and wisdom. So glad she gave him his flowers while he was still here. He left a blue print for us to follow. He did his part and did it masterfully. It's time for us to finish out the Marathon. The work doesn't stop because our angel has made heaven his home. WE have to keep going. WE have to let him know we heard him and understood.

[@Harris-k7i]

Love it

[@habehbkf4724]

Rip Nip

[@Eastside_Joon]

On everything I love imma do everything I can This was beyond beautiful They took a king from his thrown but the kingdom still lives Thank you for that hope to tell you in person sooner than later

[@LeanieSigel]

🙏🏿💯

[@hugofernandez9321]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@haxgoutssurexo3290]

Speechless... Wow👌

[@ptrco5]

Such a wonderful tribute. He Ermias will always be with you. God bless you all 💙🏁

[@nahomseyfu5893]

Love

[@Alchemy77]

Beautiful

[@msmae9]

Beautiful 🙏❤️

[@jemini6993]

🙏💎💎💎💎💎

[@JP_designs15]

The words spoken are pure of spirit, love and passion! Thank you so much for the message you have written. May He continue to bless us from up top while we are here still carrying his Torch!!! You will forever be missed!! I personally myself will make sure to pass the torch to the younger generation of men & women to nourish your blessings. Letty keep it up and continue to push!!! Much love, TMC!! 💙

[@JacWilks]

So awesome!!!

[@GFTM1]

Thank you thats perfect especially watching your ENERGY with him on your interview God bless you

[@civilgod]

So dope, thank you Letty....

[@thepynklady88]

This was so moving, bless you!!!!

[@daniellegilmour6330]

That was something powerful for real, touched my heart_ im sure nip hears ya x

[@nahomseyfu5893]

U a real 1

[@davonnejackson6698]

This is magical & beautiful

[@Ayyeeeooo]

Bro this was fuckin beautiful!!!!

[@ninjabadness5068]

Letty got a sexy azz voice😋 RIP NH👊

[@kayilla6413]

Hi Letty 😍

[@Wittyp]

I knew a lion Who led power to his surroundings He cultivated pride land In a place long overlooked He mastered grace Walk his plains And you’ll know why the trees sing Once wounded birds Will share how he nudged them He assured them Flying was their right Regardless of the circumstance His gift A key Unlocking the healing of one’s nature Just by acknowledging It was there Vultures loomed So this lion leveled “I was built off ancient laws, yes And you expect a hefty serving, I know. But as I stand You’ll starve Not because I’ll strike you But because I’ve struck reorder Within my kingdom I’ve woke strength from the weak Thought from the unknowing Preparedness from the hopeless And defense from those exposed And if you take me Be aware What you seek to diminish Will only magnify.” This lion wasn’t fearless But this lion understood If he’s to follow through God’s plan Flight for him is not a choice FIGHT for them, was The day he fell our land fell, sick. But imagine a roar that never ends. That’s how his demonstration permeates Everlasting Strong And strengthening to all who recognize Our lion laid down all he had And shared all he knew So that if you hear him You might allow him To wake The Lion In you Great Poem.