RAPPER NIPSEY HUSSLE SHOT DEAD AT 33

Ermias Davidson Asghedom, known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, was on Sunday afternoon shot outside his clothing store, Marathon Clothing, in southern Los Angeles. According to police sources, on March 31, 2019, Hussle was shot multiple times in the parking lot of his store, and died aged 33. Nipsey Hussle, who was a grammy-nominated rapper, is survived by his two children Kross and Emani Adghedom and also his wife Lauren London who is a model and actress.

The rapper’s last message on Twitter read: “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”

In 2010, Hussle founded the record label All Money In, which he debuted with the release of “The Marathon,” the rapper’s fifth official mix tape. His 2013 “Crenshaw” release sold more than 1,000 cassettes each priced at $100, according to his Press Atlantic Records biography.

The next year, he performed across the country in his Crenshaw Tour. Hussle teamed up with dozens of successful artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, YG, Ty Dolla Sign, Meek Mill and Young Thug.

He made moves outside the music industry, too. Last year he launched the first Marathon Clothing smart store at 3420 W. Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. He also owned The Marathon Agency, SC Commercial Ventures, Proud 2 Pay and All Money In No Money Out Records, according to Press Atlantic Records.

His Facebook page says Hussle was “a devout member of the Rolling Sixty Crips,” a national street gang that was founded in Los Angeles in the mid-1970s.

His page lists Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur as some of his influences. Hussle was nominated for best rap album at this year’s Grammys, but lost to Cardi B.

After news of Hussle’s death, dozens of celebrity artists and athletes have expressed their shock and condolences on social media.