Rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot dead in LA.
Rapper & Songwriter Nipsey Hussle died earlier today outside his Marathon Clothing store in L.A. The 33-year-old was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital. The eyewitnesses saw the suspect fleeing in a vehicle who was a black male.
Hussle, whose true name was Ermias Asghedom, grew up in south Los Angeles and frequently spoke about his time as a member of a street gang. According to media accounts, he has subsequently become a community organiser. Victory Lap, his debut studio album, was nominated for Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards this year.
The music industry, Hollywood and fans are in shock after the incident as they pay their tribute to the Grammy-nominated rapper. Check out some of the reactions below from Drake, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, Lebron James, J. Cole, Meek Mill, Chance The Rapper, ASAP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa and more.
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Gone 2 soon @nipseyhussle I’m so sad right now I’ll just reflect on the good times we had ???
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Our last conversation ???. Gods plan can’t be questioned NHIP ✌?? c u when I get there ??
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BLACK MAN ON A JOURNEY OF POSITIVITY KILLED THIS A SHAME TO OUR CULTURE REST UP HOMIE
??????‼️‼️‼️‼️ So so SAD man!! DAMN man this hurt.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 1, 2019
Me Spitta and Nip was all sleepin on couches when we linked up. This shit got me super sad.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) April 1, 2019
Fucked the whole day up.
— Spitta (@CurrenSy_Spitta) March 31, 2019
Broke me…. we really fighting for our lives against our own kind and really have to take risk and match the level of hatred that we are born in .. I’m tired ?? prayers for my brother and his family
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) April 1, 2019
RIP NIPSEY HUSSLE
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019
RIP Nipsey man. This is tragic
— Chance Owbum ? (@chancetherapper) April 1, 2019
Rip Nipsey Hussle.
May God have mercy on your soul and bring peace to your family and friends.
You ARE a light and an inspiration to us all. And we gonna keep running this marathon. That yellow tape ain’t the finish line it’s the beginning of the victory lap. Legacy.
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— “DROGAS WAVE” NOW PLAYING (@LupeFiasco) April 1, 2019
This doesn’t make any sense! My spirit is shaken by this! Dear God may His spirit Rest In Peace and May You grant divine comfort to all his loved ones! ???
I’m so sorry this happened to you @nipseyhussle pic.twitter.com/rKZ2agxm2a— Rihanna (@rihanna) April 1, 2019
I can’t believe It damn! R.I.P. Nipsey Hustle prayers up for the family ??
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) April 1, 2019
RIP Nipsey this shit crazy ??? https://t.co/FrWhnFNoq1
— Soulja Boy (Drako) (@souljaboy) April 1, 2019
REST IN PEACE NIPSEY HUSSLE
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) April 1, 2019
Just saw a rumor and hoping it’s not true whatsoever. Sending good energy to him and his fam. Nip is the culture. https://t.co/dtGoWkEj6r
— MR. WEEKLY (@CrookedIntriago) March 31, 2019
? This Nipsey tragedy just messed my day up! Man it was an honor to even know and work with this guy. He was such a good dude. #RIPNIP S1
— S1 (Symbolyc One) (@SymbolycOne) April 1, 2019
Rip Nipsey Smh sad!
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) April 1, 2019
That just really really hurt can’t help but drop tears ! Nip is solid and stood for something that represented growth And unity . His spirit will live forever!!!sleep in peace king !!!
— ghost (@therealstylesp) April 1, 2019
Damn these folks just kilt Nipsey. That’s why I don’t care about being famous cause the hate is real I try to put out enlightening music and stay out the way!!! R.i.p Nip positive brother smh this one hurt ?!!!
— CYHI THE PRYNCE (@CyhiThePrynce) April 1, 2019
Sad, mad and disappointed about my guy @NipseyHussle
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 1, 2019
MY HEART GOES OUT TO NIP N HIS FAM MAN , THIS MAN WAS ON THE RIGHT PATH AND DOING BETTER IN LIFE , N NIGGAS DO THIS EVIL SHIT, THIS GAME IS SO SHADY ITS DISGUSTING, RIP TO ONE OF THE ONLY REAL ONES LEFT @NipseyHussle ?? SLEEP IN PEACE KING
— LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) April 1, 2019
Wow, nipsey was genuinely one of the realist niggas in the game. Smh rip. ??
— underdog (@lilyachty) April 1, 2019
It hurt when you see peers go
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019
Real one after real one smh R.I.P Nipsey the solid morals you stood on and your legacy will last 4L!!
— Saint Laurent Don (@21savage) April 1, 2019
#RIPNIPSEY ?? pic.twitter.com/nwW9d4pmCn
— QuavoYRN (@QuavoStuntin) April 1, 2019
I’m lost for words right now smh
— Jay Rock (@jayrock) April 1, 2019
