New Orleans Artist Jon Moody Creates Stunning Drawing of Nipsey Hussle Using Words

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. How many do you think New Orleans visual artist Jon Moody used to create this visual masterpiece?

Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside of his store in Los Angeles last week and everyone has been mourning his loss. Artists from all over the world have been finding creative ways to commemorate the impression that Nipsey left on the community.

Jon Moody put together this piece extremely quickly. the detail is amazing, and he created this using his free hand. The passing of Nipsey Hussle should inspire everyone to do right by their community even at the risk of your own life. Nipsey was a true icon of this generation and he will be missed.

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