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“I’m a 108 bus catching, Blue line train riding, Westsider…”
UPDATE: Nipsey Hussle TAP cards are SOLD OUT.
Two limited-edition Nipsey Hussle TAP cards will drop on August 15, Nipsey Hussle Day. These cards will be in high demand and once they are gone, they’re gone. The Marathon Continues. all
The TAP cards are part of the Metro x Culture series celebrating Angelenos who’ve shaped LA culture—leaders, artists, visionaries—especially those whose journeys began on Metro buses and trains.
Where to get a Nipsey TAP card
The limited-edition Nipsey Hussle TAP card will be available starting August 15. Cards will be available starting 10 a.m. at Metro’s six Customer Care Centers, when you sign up for the LIFE program via the South LA Eco-Lab. Cards will be stocked at Hyde Park Station TVMs beginning at 9 a.m. and will roll out to the following TVMs throughout the day:
Hyde Park Station
Crenshaw Station
Slauson Station
Compton Station
Hollywood/Vine Station
Expo/Crenshaw
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions about Nipsey Hussle TAP cards, we have answers.
Until they sell out.
- Hyde Park Station (K Line)
- Crenshaw Station (C Line) SOLD OUT
- Slauson Station (J Line) SOLD OUT
- Compton Station (A Line)
- Hollywood/Vine Station (B Line) SOLD OUT
- Expo/Crenshaw Station (E Line) SOLD OUT
No. They are only available via the locations mentioned above.
No. You must add fare to use the cards.
Really? You don’t know? Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Joseph Asghedom in South Los Angeles in 1985, was a visionary rapper, entrepreneur, and community leader whose impact extended far beyond music. Raised in the Crenshaw district, his Eritrean and African American heritage deeply shaped his identity and artistic voice. Nipsey first gained recognition through acclaimed mixtapes like The Marathon and Crenshaw, leading to his Grammy-nominated debut album Victory Lap. But his influence wasn’t confined to the recording studio—he invested heavily in his community, founding the Marathon Clothing “smart store” at Crenshaw and Slauson, launching the tech-centered workspace Vector 90, and supporting education and youth empowerment programs throughout the neighborhood. His work was always grounded in empowerment, ownership, and authenticity. Tragically, Nipsey was killed in 2019 outside his store, but his legacy endures in the lives he touched, the culture he helped shape, and in landmarks like the renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square” and the Nipsey Hussle K-Line station. His story is inseparable from Los Angeles—and from Metro, which helped carry him through the very city he gave so much to.
The Metro x Culture series celebrates the “Real Ones” of Los Angeles—leaders, artists, and visionaries who have shaped the city’s culture, especially those whose lives have intersected with Metro’s transit system. At its heart, the series recognizes transit as a narrative thread in the stories of iconic Angelenos, including the upcoming Nipsey Hussle card. Many of these figures grew up riding Metro—on buses like the 108 or trains like the Blue Line—and Metro played a pivotal role in their personal journeys. Through this series, Metro aims to amplify LA culture by showcasing stories of real influence and legacy, boost engagement with TAP by inspiring riders to collect cards that hold personal meaning, and reinforce Metro’s role as a catalyst for everyday life and opportunity in Los Angeles.
