Nipsey Hussle Tribute: LA Metro Renames Hyde Park Station, TAP Cards

Los Angeles Metro is honoring the late Nipsey Hussle with a temporary station renaming and a pair of limited-edition TAP cards to mark what would have been his 40th birthday. The Hyde Park Station, located at the Crenshaw and Slauson intersection where Hussle grew up, will be known as Nipsey Hussle Station from August 15 through August 31. In tandem with the rename, Metro is releasing two commemorative TAP cards featuring Hussle, as part of its Metro x Culture initiative that blends transit with local culture and community achievement.

The two TAP designs reflect Hussle’s deep ties to South Los Angeles and his role as a cultural figure beyond music. One card, Crenshaw Slauson, presents a black-and-white portrait of Hussle at the intersection captured by a renowned hip-hop photographer. The other, Watts, depicts Hussle aboard a Metro bus, a nod to his frequent travel between neighborhoods to connect with residents and supporters. Only 12,000 of these limited-edition cards will be produced, and they will be distributed at select stations—Hyde Park, Crenshaw, Slauson, Compton, Hollywood/Vine, and Expo/Crenshaw—as well as Metro Customer Centers. In addition, new participants...