Witness says ‘snitching’ talk preceded Nipsey Hussle killing
5 years, 9 months ago

Witness says ‘snitching’ talk preceded Nipsey Hussle killing

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Court transcripts unsealed Thursday show that Nipsey Hussle and the man charged with killing him talked about “snitching” shortly before the rapper was shot, a conversation prosecutors said was the motive for the shooting. In the grand jury transcripts, which provide the first glimpse of prosecutors’ case against Eric R. Holder, Hussle’s friend Herman Douglas testified about a conversation he overheard between the rapper and Holder. “You need to address it,” Douglas remembers Hussle saying in a conversation outside The Marathon, the rapper’s South Los Angeles clothing store where he was shot minutes later. The woman who drove Holder to and from the scene also testified she heard the men talk about “snitching,” though she thought it was Holder warning Hussle on the topic. She brought him to her mother’s house to spend the night, but testified that she didn’t bring up Hussle’s killing because “I didn’t want him to try to threaten me again or say anything to me about it.” She said the following day, Holder told her he didn’t want to go home because it was “dirty” and she helped him get a room at a Motel 6.

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Jury finds man guilty of murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle
2 years, 8 months ago

Jury finds man guilty of murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A 32-year-old man who grew up on the same streets in the same gang as Nipsey Hussle was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder in the 2019 shooting of the Grammy-winning rapper, who rose above his circumstances to become an inspiration to the neighborhood where he was eventually gunned down. The Los Angeles County jury also found …

Eric Holder Jr. found guilty of murder in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
2 years, 8 months ago

Eric Holder Jr. found guilty of murder in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle

LA Times  

Eric Holder Jr., the gang member who killed rapper Nipsey Hussle, was convicted of first-degree murder Wednesday and will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for gunning down the beloved Crenshaw musician and community figure. Jansen said that being accused of snitching by someone of Hussle’s stature, in front of other gang members in the heart of …

Nipsey Hussle murder trial: Alleged killer appears in court following assault by jail inmates
2 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle murder trial: Alleged killer appears in court following assault by jail inmates

Firstpost  

Both sides rested their cases Wednesday in the trial of a man charged with the killing of rapper Nipsey Hussle after a day’s delay because of an assault on the defendant by fellow jail inmates. Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday in the trial of Eric Ronald Holder Jr., who is charged with first-degree murder in Hussle’s killing and …

Man who killed Nipsey Hussle slashed with razor by inmates on his way to court
2 years, 9 months ago

Man who killed Nipsey Hussle slashed with razor by inmates on his way to court

LA Times  

Defendant Eric Holder listens to opening statements as he stands trial in the murder of Nipsey Hussle in Los Angeles. The man who has admitted to killing rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019 was attacked by two L.A. County jail inmates and slashed with a razor on his way to court this week, briefly delaying the trial, his attorney said. Eric …

Witnesses drag feet at trial of Nipsey Hussle shooter
2 years, 9 months ago

Witnesses drag feet at trial of Nipsey Hussle shooter

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A judge issued a warrant Thursday for an eyewitness to the shooting death of rapper Nipsey Hussle for failing to appear to testify at the trial of the man charged in the slaying, and in his absence a police detective testified on the reluctance of witnesses that has marked the case. Mackenzie, did he express a reluctance …

Woman who drove man who killed Nipsey Hussle testifies
2 years, 9 months ago

Woman who drove man who killed Nipsey Hussle testifies

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A woman testified Monday that she unwittingly drove the man now charged with killing rapper Nipsey Hussle to and from the scene of the shooting, not accepting that he had fired the deadly shots despite seeing him load a gun moments before. “I said, ‘Ooh, there goes Nipsey, he fine,” Nicholson testified, “I want to take a …

Nipsey Hussle’s last moments detailed as murder trial opens
2 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle’s last moments detailed as murder trial opens

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rapper Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside his clothing shop in a calculated, premeditated fashion by a man upset over a discussion about snitching, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday at the outset of a long-delayed murder trial. Deputy District Attorney John McKinney said during his opening statement that there’s “no doubt” Eric R. Holder knew in advance …

Nipsey Hussle's Last Moments Detailed As Murder Trial Opens
2 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle's Last Moments Detailed As Murder Trial Opens

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — Rapper Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside his clothing shop in a calculated, premeditated fashion by a man upset over a discussion about snitching, a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the outset of of a long-delayed murder trial. Deputy District Attorney John McKinney said during his opening statement Wednesday that there’s “no doubt” Eric …

Nipsey Hussle's shooting death was planned, jury told
2 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle's shooting death was planned, jury told

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Los Angeles district attorney …

Trial begins for man accused of killing beloved L.A. rapper Nipsey Hussle
2 years, 9 months ago

Trial begins for man accused of killing beloved L.A. rapper Nipsey Hussle

LA Times  

People take photos near murals of Nipsey Hussle at the strip mall property he owned in Crenshaw. Despite coming from the same neighborhood and growing up in the same gang, the notorious Rollin’ 60s set of the Crips, the two men had “little in common,” McKinney said. But Jansen said Wednesday that Hussle’s comment left Holder “so enraged and triggered” …

Judge orders release of transcripts in Nipsey Hussle murder case
5 years, 9 months ago

Judge orders release of transcripts in Nipsey Hussle murder case

LA Times  

A judge ruled Thursday that transcripts from the grand jury hearing of a man accused of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle should be released, saying that unsealing the documents would not jeopardize his right to a fair trial. Eric Holder’s public defender, Lowynn Young, however, had sought to keep the document secret until after his trial, saying that public release could …

Nipsey Hussle told alleged gunman ‘You got me’ after being shot multiple times and kicked in the head, records show
5 years, 9 months ago

Nipsey Hussle told alleged gunman ‘You got me’ after being shot multiple times and kicked in the head, records show

LA Times  

Nipsey Hussle spent part of the afternoon of March 31 signing autographs, taking photos with fans and talking with friends at the Hyde Park strip mall where he owned several businesses. It wasn’t particularly belligerent.” But the conversation was enough, the prosecutor said, “that it moved Eric Holder to a point of wanting to return to the parking lot and …

Must Reads: Nipsey Hussle’s death unified Crips and Bloods in grief. Now, peace talks carry on his call
5 years, 9 months ago

Must Reads: Nipsey Hussle’s death unified Crips and Bloods in grief. Now, peace talks carry on his call

LA Times  

The men arrived in twos and threes, Crips and Bloods, young and middle-aged, gathering around a picnic table in a Compton park to confront their sworn enemies. “But it’s important for us to take the initiative and school the youngsters on what’s at stake and what they can gain.” The cease-fire talks in Compton were part of an audacious effort …

Man Shot Alongside Nipsey Hussle Jailed For Alleged Parole Violation
5 years, 11 months ago

Man Shot Alongside Nipsey Hussle Jailed For Alleged Parole Violation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A man who was injured during the fatal shooting of Nipsey Hussle has been arrested for allegedly violating his parole, the Los Angeles Police Department told HuffPost. Attorney Lauren Noriega, who said she represents Lathan, said he faces “a potential parole violation simply for being at the wrong place at the wrong time,” describing him as “a …

Nipsey Hussle death: Rapper died 35 minutes after shooting, death certificate says
5 years, 11 months ago

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

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rapper Nipsey Hussle was …

Nipsey Hussle's 'final words prompted murder suspect Sh***y Cuz to come back and finish off rapper'
5 years, 11 months ago

Nipsey Hussle's 'final words prompted murder suspect Sh***y Cuz to come back and finish off rapper'

Daily Mail  

Nipsey Hussle's killer was walking away after opening fire when he heard the rapper's final words: 'You shot me, you got me, I'm good.' Scroll down for videos Nipsey Hussle's alleged murderer fired more bullets after the 33-year-old rapper spoke back Video shows suspect run away but he comes back after victim appears to lift head and speak. The musician …

Man accused of shooting rapper Nipsey Hussle pleads not guilty; bail set at $5 mn
5 years, 11 months ago

Man accused of shooting rapper Nipsey Hussle pleads not guilty; bail set at $5 mn

Firstpost  

Nipsey Hussle was shot outside his clothing store in Los Angeles on 31 March. The man charged with killing rapper Nipsey Hussle was ordered held on $5 million bail after pleading not guilty on 4 April to murder and attempted murder charges. Eric R Holder Jr, 29, making his first court appearance after the shooting on 31 March and subsequent …

Nipsey Hussle was one victim among many as South L.A. violence takes its toll
5 years, 11 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. …

Nipsey Hussle suspect pleads not guilty to his murder
5 years, 11 months ago

Nipsey Hussle suspect pleads not guilty to his murder

Daily Mail  

The man accused of shooting dead Nispey Hussle has pleaded not guilty to murder and has had his bail set at $5 million as it is revealed he is being represented by an O.J. Eric Holder Jr, 29, appeared in a Los Angeles Court dressed in his blue prison uniform on Thursday alongside his defense attorney Chris Darden, who gained …

Nipsey Hussle shooting: O.J. Simpson prosecutor’s new legal drama defending suspect
5 years, 11 months ago

Nipsey Hussle shooting: O.J. Simpson prosecutor’s new legal drama defending suspect

LA Times  

Christopher Darden, who two decades ago helped prosecute O.J. FULL COVERAGE: Nipsey Hussle gunned down in South L.A. » Eric Holder, left, and his attorney Christopher Darden in court on Thursday. When Simpson was released from prison in 2017, Darden was blunt to the New York Daily News “I wouldn’t want him living next to me,” he said. Simpson prosecutor’s …

Must Reads: Nipsey Hussle’s brother found him dying. These are his final moments
5 years, 11 months ago

Must Reads: Nipsey Hussle’s brother found him dying. These are his final moments

LA Times  

The caller on the other end of Samiel Asghedom’s phone was panicked but clear. “1, 2, 3, 4.” When the 911 operator reached 20, the wail of an ambulance’s siren filled the air around the strip mall — a place the brothers said they had been arrested many times before after the sound of different sirens. “I just wish I …

Rapper Nipsey Hussle's suspected killer arrested after avoiding authorities for two days, says LA police
6 years 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 shooting suspect: Aspiring rapper who sang of body bags, ‘gun blasts,’ homicides
6 years ago

Nipsey Hussle shooting suspect: Aspiring rapper who sang of body bags, ‘gun blasts,’ homicides

LA Times  

Herman Douglas, an associate of Nipsey Hussle, recounts when the rapper shook hands with the suspect moments before being shot to death. 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 …

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

Police release suspect info in Nipsey Hussle slaying
6 years ago

Police release suspect info in Nipsey Hussle slaying

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say they have identified a man suspected of gunning down Nipsey Hussle outside his clothing store the rapper hoped would be a catalyst for reviving the impoverished Los Angeles community where he grew up. Hussle’s philanthropic work went well beyond the usual celebrity “giving back” ethos, and political and community leaders were as quick …

Eric Holder, suspect in Nipsey Hussle shooting, is arrested
6 years 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 …

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

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

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

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