Nipsey was right! You can receive “back pay”.

In an era where passion and doing what you love is valued, betting on yourself seems like the natural progression for many.

However, despite the convergence of culture towards side hustles and passion projects, the instant gratification messaging driven by social media culture makes it challenging for many to stay committed when adversity hits.

In fact, on this road to self-actualization, many fall victim to a lack of patience and discipline. But for the strong-willed, the opposition is countered by steadfastness.

The source of this strength you may ask? A firm belief in the natural law — you reap what you sow.

But even the headstrong reach a point where enough is enough. Where dought proceeds to overtake the belief that sown seeds bear fruit. Ultimately, questioning the validity of the natural law itself, which at times leads to shame for naively believing that it could be true.

Nipsey Hussle

In multiple interviews, Nipsey discussed the concept of receiving “back pay.”

After committing himself to music, he left the streets and spent months in the studio grinding in the face of financial and social loss. Despite the sincerity of his efforts, trouble still found its way to his doorstep when he was raided by…