READER REPORT: Garage mural honors murdered musician

Thanks to Ambrose Dieringer for the report and photo:

I wanted to share a new mural with you and your readers, located in the alley between 36th and 37th Ave. SW (midway down from cross streets SW Genesee and Dakota). My neighbor across the alley,Lawrence Genette is a local artist who is putting the finishing touches on his garage mural as a tribute to the slain artist and activist Nipsey Hussle.

President Obama sent a letter praising Hussle, at his funeral, noting: “While most people look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets, and despair, Nipsey saw potential” “He saw hope. He saw a community that even through its flaws taught him to always keep going.”

Hussle’s legacy and Lawrence’s art are a powerful reminder that all communities have their challenges, but it is up to us to channel our talents and energy into a positive force.

Other murals by the artist include one on Capitol Hill depicting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

TUESDAY UPDATE: We have struck out the part of Ambrose’s report that suggests the artist is painting the mural at his own home – we’re now told he is working there but does not live there.

5 Replies to "READER REPORT: Garage mural honors murdered musician"

  • Amanda April 29, 2019 (10:00 pm)

    This is SO AMAZING. Thanks Lawrence <3

  • ttt April 29, 2019 (11:02 pm)

    I love this.

  • Ws prayers April 30, 2019 (9:51 am)

    Awesome! Good vibrations in our neighborhood :)

  • Devra April 30, 2019 (10:43 am)

    This is my house. I’m so honored that Lawrence has brought one of my favorite voices of our generation back to live on through his art and our friendship. Thank you to all the neighbors that have embraced our project and continue to do and say nice things to each other. Community in positive action and reaction, was our hope.Thank you!

  • Jordan May 1, 2019 (3:26 pm)

    Really dope – just drove by today to pay my respects. Thanks Lawrence and Devra, feels good having this in our neighborhood. The Marathon Continues

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