Gangsta's Paradise

Grammy-Nominated

Lauren

Shit has calmed down around here. Everywhere Nip goes, he has security with him. J-Roc and Hoggy have literally been staying at the house. Which has been extra lit. The whole crew under one roof is tough as hell.
But "Victory Lap" has been doing well. So much so that Hussle is now up for a Grammy. I'm so, so proud of him!
Kross is getting so big. He's crawling around now and Lord forbid when he finally starts walking. He's going to be bad but he's so cute! Anyway, we're all getting ready to go to the Grammy's. My mama is going to watch Kross and Cameron. We all walked out the house and got inside the limo.

"My big brother is nominated for a Grammy! I'm proud as fuck!"
"Thank you Mookie!"
"I'm proud of you too bro! You stuck to your grind and everything you've always wanted, has came to fruition."
"Bet that up bro! You know I couldn't have done it without y'all, all of y'all."
"My son, the big rapper."
"Ayyyyeee Pop, I told you we would make it here! From Eritrea all the way to the Grammy's my nigga!"

I smiled as they showed each other love. I enjoy watching them together. There's so much adoration and affection amongst them. I love it. He smiled over at me and I smiled back. We probably looked like two idiots staring at each other and smiling but... I'm so proud of him.
We pulled up and J-Roc and Hoggy got our first, along with three other bodyguards. They all knew Hussle growing up so they were making sure they had his back. He reached for my hand and we stepped onto the red carpet, taking pictures. 

It was such an amazing event. And although Hussle didn't win, he still got another title to add to his name that's just as prestigious. His spirits didn't fall. He was so honored and happy to be there, I fell a little bit more in love with him.
And we partied hard! So much so that I'm now paying for the shit. It's the morning after and literally everybody is slumped. Well, except for his parents. They left shortly after the first party. But everybody else is hungover off their ass.
I kissed his cheek before going and getting in the shower. That always makes me feel good. I then went in the kitchen and started breakfast. I made my favorite hangover smoothie as everybody started coming downstairs.
We ate and talked but for the most part, we just chilled and laid around.
Nip decided that he was going to go by the shop to fill some orders. He was also going to meet one of his friends that had just gotten out of prison. He said he was going to hook him up with some clothes because the guy looked out for him when he was down.
I was worried. J-Roc and Hoggy were still sleep and he told me he would be right back. I didn't want him to go. I just had a weird feeling. But he promised he would be back in less than an hour. So I sat on the bar stool and bit my lip. Sam walked up to me.

"What's going on sis?"
"I just got this weird feeling..."
"What you mean?"
"Hussle. He went to the store. Alone."
"He knows that he's not supposed to do that!"
"I know. But he was saying that he'd be right back. That he was going through the back and no one would even see him."
"Maybe we should tell Hoggy..."
"Yeah. I think we should."

We walked up the stairs and went to the room where Hoggy was. He was laid out but Sam climbed on top of him, kissing his face. Oh, this bitch got to dish later! He woke up and smiled at her.

"Damn, what a nigga do to deserve that?"
"Everything from last night."
"Ayyyeee, I put it down on that ass!"
"Okay. No! Sensitive ears."
"Oh shit. What up Lo?"
"Your boy is hardheaded."
"What you mean, what he done did?"
"He's gone to the store without security."
"Now why the fuck would he do that shit?!"

Before we could blink, he jumped out the bed and practically stomped out the room. We looked at each other and followed him out. He was on his phone as he went and knocked on the door where J-Roc was. After he told him what was up, Jay let off a whole round of cussing before Hoggy went and got in his car.

"I'm staying here with y'all. Hoggy is going to grab Drab, Sean and Ferg. They gonna meet him over at the store."
"I just have this feeling Jay. And I can't shake it."
"He gonna be alright sis. That nigga Eric hasn't been seen in months. He knows not to start no shit."
"I know. I'm just gonna go call him."

I called his phone the first time and he didn't answer. I felt some type of way because he's never outright ignored my call before. So I called him again and this time he answered.

"What's good Boog?"
"I just wanted to hear your voice."
"Haha. You miss a nigga huh?"
"Boy, shut up!"
"I'ma be home soon baby. I'm just gonna give my boy some clothes to get him on his feet a little out here."
"Okay, be sure to be safe. And as a heads up, Hoggy is on his way."
"It's all good man. He gonna be talking shit but it's all good."
"Okay. Well, now that I know you're okay, I'm going to go get the kids."
"Okay. Let's take them somewhere later on today. They deserve it."
"Okay. I'll let Samantha know. I love you Hussle."
"I love you too Boog."

We hung up and I smiled at my phone. His voice always puts me at ease. My King.