Rihanna and Drake are among the many celebrities who have taken to social media to express their shock and pay tribute to rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot and killed in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Nipsey, real name Ermias Davidson Asghedom, was reportedly shot multiple times outside his clothing store, Marathon Clothing, in south Los Angeles yesterday at around 3:20pm. He was 33-years-old.
The late rapper was one of three men who were shot and taken to hospital where he was declared dead. The two others remain in a stable condition, police have revealed. Details of the suspect remain sketchy as the Police are yet to come forth with detailed information. The gunman who fled the scene in a waiting car is yet to be identified.
Confirming the tragic news, Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted:
‘Our hearts are with the loved ones of Nipsey Hussle.’
The Los Angeles Police Department said:
‘We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become available.’
Hours before his death, Nipsey tweeted an ominous statement:
‘Having strong enemies is a blessing.’
Having strong enemies is a blessing.
— THA GREAT (@NipseyHussle) March 31, 2019
Nipsey was well respected in the rap community and released 10 mixtapes before his debut album, Victory Lap, in February 2018.
The album earned Nipsey a best rap album nod at the Grammys 2019 but he lost out to Cardi B’s Invasion Of Privacy. Nipsey is survived by two children, Emani and Kross, and was in a longtime relationship with actress Lauren London at the time of his death.
Many of his colleagues and friends and friends have reacted to news of his death, expressing shock and praying for his partner Lauren London and their kids.
Rihanna wrote:
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
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
Drake:
J.Cole:
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
Chance the Rapper:
RIP Nipsey man. This is tragic
— Chance Owbum 📅 (@chancetherapper) April 1, 2019
John Legend:
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
May his soul rest in peace.
