American rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead in broad daylight
Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle was in Sunday afternoon shot dead outside his clothing shop.
The 33-year-old was shot a number of times and was pronounced dead on arrival at California Medical Center, the Los Angeles Times has reported.
Earlier on Sunday, just before he was shot, Nipsey Hussle tweeted: “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”
Having strong enemies is a blessing.
— THA GREAT (@NipseyHussle) March 31, 2019
Nipsey Hussle’s album Victory Lap received a nomination for best rap album at this year’s Grammy Awards but lost to Cardi B.
“At approximately 3:20pm there was a shooting reported in the area of Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. Three victims were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced deceased,” the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said in a tweet.
LAPD further said that they had no suspect information at the time and would provide more details as they become available.
Hussle was one of three men shot. The other two have been reported to be in stable condition.
GANG CULTURE
The Marathon hit maker, whose real name was Ermias Davidson Asghedom, grew up in South Los Angeles and was in the Rollin’ 60s street gang when he was a teenager.
He later became a community organiser and was involved with the Destination Crenshaw arts project.
“I grew up in gang culture. We dealt with death, with murder. It was like living in a war zone, where people die on these blocks and everybody is a little bit immune to it,” the rapper told the Los Angeles Times in a 2018 interview.
Following the announcement of his fatal shooting, dozens of celebrities expressed their shock and condolences on social media.
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
Thoughts and prayers for @NipseyHussle https://t.co/z00gcByHmE
— 50cent (@50cent) March 31, 2019
??????‼️‼️‼️‼️ So so SAD man!! DAMN man this hurt.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) 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
Sad, mad and disappointed about my guy @NipseyHussle
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 1, 2019
RIP Nipsey. I just spent Thursday with him filming a video for a beautiful new song we created with Khaled. We filmed in Inglewood, close to where he grew up. He was so gifted, so proud of his home, so invested in his community. Utterly stunned that he’s gone so soon.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) 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
RIP Nipsey man. This is tragic
— Chance Owbum ? (@chancetherapper) April 1, 2019