Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his clothing store in south Los Angeles on Sunday, media reports said.
Two other people were wounded in the shooting outside Marathon Clothing, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing law enforcement sources.
According to the newspaper, Hussle, 33, was shot multiple times and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot to death outside of his Los Angeles clothing store just 2 hours after posting “Having strong enemies is a blessing” on his Twitter. #nipseyhussle pic.twitter.com/0nnMKf7Otj
— Ashonti Ford TV (@AshontiFordWAND) April 1, 2019
The Los Angeles Police Department said a shooting was reported about 3:20 p.m. in the area of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard, and that three victims were transported to a hospital where one was pronounced dead.
“We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become available,” the department wrote on Twitter.
At approximately 3:20 pm there was a shooting reported in the area of Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. 3 victims were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced deceased. We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become available.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) March 31, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Rihanna tweeted about the rapper’s death.
???????? @NipseyHussle‼️‼️‼️‼️
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 31, 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
Several hours before the shooting, he tweeted: “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”
Having strong enemies is a blessing.
— THA GREAT (@NipseyHussle) March 31, 2019
Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, grew up in south Los Angeles and often talked about being in a street gang during his teenage years. He had since become a community organizer, according to media reports.
His debut studio album, “Victory Lap” was nominated for Best Rap Album at this year’s Grammy Awards.
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