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Hip-hop has lost one of their greatest sons. Rapper Nipsey Hussle was gunned down Sunday in Los Angeles near his Marathon Clothing store. Two other people were injured in the shooting around 3:30 p.m. They were transported to a hospital, where both are in stable condition. The 33-year-old born Ermias Davidson Asghedom was shot several times in the head and torso. Before his death, Nipsey was in the process of releasing a documentary about Dr.Sebi, who claimed to have the cure for AIDS before his passing in 2016. Many speculate on whether the MC’s death had something to do with the government, a personal hit, or was gang-related.
While the reason for the shooting of Nispey is unknown, the Los Angeles native is remembered for his dedication to bettering the impoverished Crenshaw community. Hundreds have since gathered in front of his Marathon Clothing store to pay their respects by leaving memorial candles and flowers.
The hip-hop community also gave their thoughts on the death of the slain MC. Artists such as J.Cole, Pharrell, Nas, and Diddy were among the many who poured out their condolences for Nipsey’s friends, family, and his longtime girlfriend Lauren London.
We have done @NipseyHussle wrong…he was sharing his purest self, his vision, and traits from his heritage with all of us: empowerment and a sense of community, something that many of us don’t have. White supremacy at its finest couldn’t have done something this terrible?
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) April 1, 2019
Drake speaking on Nipsey Hussle tonight at his show in London. RIP ?#assassinationvacation ?@HectorSaenzz pic.twitter.com/2P4gq0pnPD
— Word On Road (@WordOnRd) April 1, 2019
RIP NIPSEY HUSSLE
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019
It hurt when you see peers go
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019
Nipsey you a legend. I respect and admire your career path and what you did for the neighborhood. My heart broke today when I saw the news. I’m praying for your loved ones. This was sposed to be the year we got one in. God had bigger plans for you ??
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019
Black ownership. Black love. Black wealth. God bless you and your family King. @LaurenLondon whatever you need we are here for you. My family is your family. ?
— Diddy (@Diddy) April 1, 2019
Wow. I don’t even know what to say. I’m confused. Nipsey and I had just started really getting to know each other. I feel honored to have worked on his project. Nipsey represents change, he represents evolution, he represents everything our culture needs to embrace. pic.twitter.com/BN9240BYwK
— Diddy (@Diddy) April 1, 2019
You were about something..positive and for your community in every chance you had to speak..and because of that You inspired millions..millions who will uphold your legacy forever. rest amongst the stars. ?? https://t.co/7gZ795wcQT
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) April 1, 2019
“We love you, Nipsey!” Kendrick Lamar honored Nipsey Hussle with a moment of silence during his performance at Lollapalooza in Argentina on Sunday, hours after the rapper was fatally shot in Los Angeles. https://t.co/OraJIXWPGE pic.twitter.com/VaHTQcJAwU
— ABC News (@ABC) April 1, 2019
The Game had this to say following the passing of #NipseyHussle. ?? @TheGame #RIPNipseyHussle pic.twitter.com/gFzYWSUs76
— WORLDSTARHIPHOP (@WORLDSTAR) April 1, 2019
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Our last conversation ???. Gods plan can’t be questioned NHIP ✌?? c u when I get there ??
Nipsey’s legacy will live on in the hearts of the hip-hop community and those who loved him the most. His dedication to Black empowerment and wealth is why the MC is bigger than just hip-hop. A true revolutionary who wanted to see his people do better and be better. R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle!
