shown in a South Los Angeles store|left|A memorial area for
Nipsey Hussle at a South Los Angeles store, after his death. In the song, Mill and Roddy Ricch pay tribute to him. Prior to American rapper
Nipsey Hussle being shot and killed in Los Angeles, one of his last collaborations was the 2019 single "
Racks in the Middle", featuring Roddy Ricch and record producer
Hit-Boy. Shortly before Nipsey Hussle's death, he and Mill had begun work on a collaborative album. Mill and Roddy Ricch were both friends with Nipsey Hussle. "Letter to Nipsey" marked the rappers' first collaboration; Mill was a contemporary of Nipsey Hussle, while Roddy Ricch was his protege. The song was produced by
Papamitrou, the first producer signed to
Dream Chasers. He wrote it alongside Mill and Roddy Ricch. Mill raps about the pain of the loss in his verse, admitting that he cried tears despite not having been close friends with the rapper. He begins by referencing Nipsey Hussle's funeral at the
Staples Center and former US president
Barack Obama's letter for him. Roddy Ricch sings about Nipsey Hussle's personal impact on him as a fellow Angeleno on the
hook, questioning his faith and admitting he cried, as his voice's tone changes. He sings and raps his verse, recalling the numbness he felt upon hearing the news, as well as offering individual condolences for those who were close to Nipsey Hussle and concluding by calling him his big brother. ==Release and promotion==