The Crips are in the process of obtaining a trademark for Nipsey Hussle's mantra: "the marathon continues," according to documents. 

Page Six reports the gang is hoping to use the popular catchphrase to continue the slain rapper's good works in the community. Up until his murder, the 33-year-old Grammy-nominated artist repped the Rollin 60's Crips. On May 16, members of the Crips holding company, Crips LLC, filed paperwork to trademark the slogan.

"The marathon continues" references the rapper's clothing line and is the name of a documentary to be released this year and his sixth mixtape. 

Hussle was gunned down in front of his Marathon Clothing store on March 31. Alleged gunman Eric Holder has been arrested and currently awaits a trial.

Not only will the Crips be using the phrase, but documents show the Bloods will also have access to it as well. Following the fatal shooting, both gangs called a truce to work together to improve their community.  

Among the purposes intended for use of the phrase is the development of "educational manuals for others in the field of community organizing, gang prevention” as well as “gang intervention.”

According to Page Six, the trademark filing will also be used for various entertainment services from celebrities, comedians and rappers. Community organizers from both the Crips and the Bloods will be using the trademark as well. 

Hussle's legacy of community activism has inspired others to make bold commitments to giving back. 

Fellow rapper T.I. and radio host Charlamagne tha God met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus last week to discuss revitalizing Black communities. According to Roll Call, the pair spoke about the need to invest in real estate and create wealth for struggling Black families. 

“Nipsey was the founder of the idea to bring everyone together who may individually be able to do great things and make significant impact on their own in their communities,” T.I. said, according to the Los Angeles Times. “But for us to come together, we can impact so many more communities and spread our efforts so much wider.”

The trademarked prior to Hussle's death despite it being used several times. Since his passing, its popularity has increased tenfold. Family members connected to the rapper have yet to comment on the Crips' latest move.

At the moment, it isn't clear if the family wants the catchphrase used at all.

What is evident is that Nip's continued emphasis on Black investment didn't fall on deaf ears.