Nipsey Hussle laid to rest in Los Angeles; Obama, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder pay tribute to rapper-activist
5 years, 8 months ago

Nipsey Hussle laid to rest in Los Angeles; Obama, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder pay tribute to rapper-activist

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Nipsey Hussle, 33-year-old Grammy-nominated rapper was ‘sent off like a king’ in Los Angeles, California. A number of artists like Snoop Dogg, Lena Waithe, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Usher, rappers Master P and Big Sean and several NBA stars paid their last respects. Los Angeles police Chief Michel Moore took to his official Twitter account and posted that a total of four people were shot at 103 Street and Main Street during the procession, of which the victims were three African-American men and one African-American woman. Countless people had gathered to pay their last respects to the hip-hop artist as his body was carried from the public funeral at Staples Center to South Los Angeles.

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Nipsey Hussle's shooting death was planned, jury told
2 years, 6 months ago

Nipsey Hussle's shooting death was planned, jury told

The Independent  

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Coverage of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards
4 years, 11 months ago

Coverage of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards

CNN  

People gather around a makeshift memorial for former Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant after learning of his death Sunday at LA Live plaza in front of Staples Center in Los Angeles. Bryant was beloved as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, who play at the Staples Center – where the Grammy Awards are set to be held Sunday …

Lauren London remembers slain beau Nipsey Hussle with smiley snap
5 years, 8 months ago

Lauren London remembers slain beau Nipsey Hussle with smiley snap

Daily Mail  

Lauren London shared a snap of a happier time she had with her slain boyfriend of six years - Nipsey Hussle - whom she was missing on Easter Sunday. 'Missing you': Lauren London shared a snap of a happier time she had with her slain boyfriend of six years - Nipsey Hussle - on Easter Sunday RIP: The image was …

Nipsey Hussle, a hometown hero, immortalized at memorial
5 years, 8 months ago

Nipsey Hussle, a hometown hero, immortalized at memorial

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Nipsey Hussle’s legacy as a persistent rapper, community activist, uniter, doting father, protective sibling and a loving son were underscored at his public memorial service on Thursday, with deeply personal testimonies from those closest to the rapper, including his actress-fiancee Lauren London, collaborator and dear friend Snoop Dogg and his mother, who said she was at peace …

Nipsey Hussle death: Rapper died 35 minutes after shooting, death certificate says
5 years, 8 months ago

Nipsey Hussle death: Rapper died 35 minutes after shooting, death certificate says

The Independent  

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Nipsey Hussle was one victim among many as South L.A. violence takes its toll
5 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle was one victim among many as South L.A. violence takes its toll

LA Times  

Community members remember slain rapper Nipsey Hussle at a makeshift memorial outside his South L.A. clothing store on Tuesday. “What they’re emulating is, ‘How do I settle this conflict I have,’ and when you see the outcome of how they’re settling their conflicts, it’s by killing somebody,” said Kevin “Twin” Orange, who works to prevent gang violence in South L.A. …

Rapper Nipsey Hussle's suspected killer arrested after avoiding authorities for two days, says LA police
5 years, 9 months ago

Rapper Nipsey Hussle's suspected killer arrested after avoiding authorities for two days, says LA police

Firstpost  

Eric Holder, 29, was captured in Bellflower, a Los Angeles-area city about 20 miles southeast of Nipsey Hussle’s clothing store, where the musician was shot Sunday Los Angeles: Police on Tuesday arrested a man they say fatally shot rapper Nipsey Hussle and evaded authorities for two days. Eric Holder, 29, was captured in Bellflower, a Los Angeles-area city about 20 …

Nipsey Hussle murder: Memorial to late rapper descends into chaos after stabbing triggers stampede
5 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle murder: Memorial to late rapper descends into chaos after stabbing triggers stampede

The Independent  

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Nipsey Hussle murder suspect named by police as manhunt launched after rapper’s killing
5 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle murder suspect named by police as manhunt launched after rapper’s killing

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A police statement says Holder walked up to Hussle …

Nipsey Hussle death: US rapper died from gunshots to the head and chest, coroner says
5 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle death: US rapper died from gunshots to the head and chest, coroner says

The Independent  

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Must Reads: Before his death in South L.A., Nipsey Hussle was trying to buy back his ’hood
5 years, 9 months ago

Must Reads: Before his death in South L.A., Nipsey Hussle was trying to buy back his ’hood

LA Times  

Hussle became an entrepreneur, community organizer, activist and mentor as he transformed into a rap star. 9 / 27 Fans of rapper Nipsey Hussle pay tribue to the slain star in the parking lot of his Marathon Clothing store in South Los Angeles on Monday. 10 / 27 An image of Nipsey Hussle rests in a sea of candles as …

Eric Holder, suspect in Nipsey Hussle shooting, is arrested
5 years, 9 months ago

Eric Holder, suspect in Nipsey Hussle shooting, is arrested

LA Times  

Nipsey Hussle, shown at the Hollywood Palladium, was known as much for his work in the community as for his music. Takiya Taylor, 25, mourns the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was killed in a shooting that wounded two other people outside Hussle’s clothing store in South Los Angeles. Utopia Kates, 27, in green jacket, comforts a friend over …

Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle shot and killed at 33
5 years, 9 months ago

Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle shot and killed at 33

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside the clothing store he founded to help rebuild his troubled South Los Angeles neighborhood, police said, cutting short a career that earned him a Grammy nomination this year for his major-label debut. Los Angeles Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff tweeted that he and Police Chief Michel Moore had agreed with Hussle …

Nipsey Hussle death: Rihanna, Drake and LeBron James lead tributes to rapper killed in LA shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle death: Rihanna, Drake and LeBron James lead tributes to rapper killed in LA shooting

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The entertainment world is reeling …

Nipsey Hussle dead: Rapper killed outside Marathon Clothing store in LA
5 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle dead: Rapper killed outside Marathon Clothing store in LA

The Independent  

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Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle reportedly shot dead in Los Angeles; Rihanna, Michael B Jordan pay tribute
5 years, 9 months ago

Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle reportedly shot dead in Los Angeles; Rihanna, Michael B Jordan pay tribute

Firstpost  

Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot to death outside his Los Angeles clothing store on Sunday afternoon. Fans and fellow artistes, including Rihanna, LeBron James, Pharrell Williams poured condolences on social media Washington: Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot in the US city of Los Angeles on 31 March, NBC News reported, citing law enforcement sources. He was nominated …

Nipsey Hussle’s lyrics were designed to be recited the world over
5 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle’s lyrics were designed to be recited the world over

LA Times  

Rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot to death Sunday in South Los Angeles, performs during the Rolling Loud music festival at Exposition Park in L.A. on Dec. 14, 2018. The artist showed up on Childish Gambino’s 2012 mixtape “Royalty,” where in the track “Black Faces” he offered a capsule bio. Full coverage: Nipsey Hussle gunned down in South L.A. » …

Nipsey Hussle gunned down in a South L.A. he helped build up. ‘It’s a sad day in L.A.’
5 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle gunned down in a South L.A. he helped build up. ‘It’s a sad day in L.A.’

LA Times  

Nipsey Hussle gunned down in a South L.A. he helped build up. “Fighting gentrification, trying to stop gang violence.” FULL COVERAGE: Nipsey Hussle gunned down in South L.A. » 1 / 27 Kiara Career, left, and Tadow McReynolds, from Minneapolis, take a selfie at the Nipsey Hussle memorial outside his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles. 9 / 27 Fans …

Several injured as Nipsey Hussle memorial ends abruptly after stampede of people
5 years, 9 months ago

Several injured as Nipsey Hussle memorial ends abruptly after stampede of people

LA Times  

A Los Angeles Fire Department official said at least 10 people were taken to hospitals, including two patients in critical condition, after an inaccurate report of shots being fired. “Our people are on scene making every effort 2 protect everyone in attendance at the Nipsey Hussle vigil,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said on Twitter. Panic ensued after some people started …

Police identify suspect in Nipsey Hussle killing as 29-year-old L.A. man
5 years, 9 months ago

Police identify suspect in Nipsey Hussle killing as 29-year-old L.A. man

LA Times  

Nipsey Hussle gunned down in a South L.A. he helped build up. 9 / 27 Fans of rapper Nipsey Hussle pay tribue to the slain star in the parking lot of his Marathon Clothing store in South Los Angeles on Monday. 10 / 27 An image of Nipsey Hussle rests in a sea of candles as fans of the rapper …

Killing of Nipsey Hussle in South L.A. likely has some ties to gangs, source says; LAPD seeks suspect
5 years, 9 months ago

Killing of Nipsey Hussle in South L.A. likely has some ties to gangs, source says; LAPD seeks suspect

LA Times  

Nipsey Hussle gunned down in a South L.A. he helped build up. 9 / 27 Fans of rapper Nipsey Hussle pay tribue to the slain star in the parking lot of his Marathon Clothing store in South Los Angeles on Monday. 11 / 27 Fans of rapper Nipsey Hussle pay their respects at a makeshift memorial in the parking lot …

Hundreds gather at site where Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot to mourn rapper
5 years, 9 months ago

Hundreds gather at site where Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot to mourn rapper

LA Times  

A crowd of people gathers at the scene where rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed in a shooting outside his clothing store in Hyde Park. This has to stop.” FULL COVERAGE: Nipsey Hussle gunned down in South L.A. » Malik Spellman, a community activist, remembers when a teenage Hussle would staple fliers advertising his new music onto telephone poles. “The facts …

Issa Rae, LeBron James and more react to Nipsey Hussle’s death
5 years, 9 months ago

Issa Rae, LeBron James and more react to Nipsey Hussle’s death

LA Times  

Nipsey Hussle performs raps from his album “Victory Lap.” His death struck a chord among many. 💔🙏🏿 I’m so sorry this happened to you @nipseyhussle pic.twitter.com/rKZ2agxm2a — Rihanna April 1, 2019 RIP Nipsey man. pic.twitter.com/yOHL0tzTKF — MC HAMMER April 1, 2019 REST IN PEACE NIPSEY HUSSLE — Vince Staples April 1, 2019 The rapper’s death went beyond the music community. …

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