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Nipsey Hussle, TAP and Metro

LA Metro honors Nipsey Hussle with limited-edition TAP cards
A Los Angeles hip-hop legend is coming to your LA Metro TAP card. Nipsey Hussle is being honored to celebrate what would’ve been his 40th birthday. The transit agency is unveiling two new TAP cards featuring the late Los Angeles native.
Metro will release limited-edition TAP cards dedicated to hip hop icon Nipsey Hussle
Metro next week is releasing two limited-edition TAP cards in honor of the late hip-hop icon Nipsey Hussle, who was shot to death in 2019. A limited number of cards will arrive on what would have been Nipsey’s 40th birthday and celebrate his cultural impact and support of public transit.
Nipsey Hussle gets limited-edition TAP cards in honor of late rap star's 40th birthday
Hop on board the cultural express: L.A. Metro will honor the late, legendary Nipsey Hussle (who would have turned 40 this year) with a heartfelt tribute that blends transit with deeper meaning—perfect for a city that thrives on stories, beats and everyday hustle.
Nipsey Hussle ’s 40th Birthday To Be Celebrated By LA Metro With Limited Edition TAP Cards
Nipsey Hussle is set to be recognized by the Los Angeles Metro in a major way. The late, hometown hero will be featured on two limited edition TAP cards launching on Aug. 15, which would have been his 40th birthday. Additionally, the Hyde Park Station will be temporarily renamed for the month in his honor.
Metro dropping TWO limited edition Nipsey Hussle tap cards on his birthday
Los Angeles County Metro has announced that two limited edition Nipsey Hussle tap cards will be available on the late rappers birthday. Two limited-edition Nipsey Hussle TAP cards will drop on August 15,
Limited-edition Nipsey Hussle Metro TAP cards to be released
The release is part of the Metro x Culture series that aims to celebrate Angelenos who have shaped LA culture.
Metro To Launch Limited Edition Nipsey Hussle TAP Cards
The Nipsey Hussle TAP card is available exclusively at Metro’s six customer care centers, upon enrolling for the LIFE program, as well as at the following stations: Hyde Park Station (K Line); Crenshaw Station (C Line); Slauson Station (J Line); Compton Station (A Line); Hollywood/Vine Station (B Line); Expo/Crenshaw Station (E Line).
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