Hip-Hop Reacts To Nipsey Hussle's Tragic Death
The devastating death of Nipsey Hussle, who was tragically pronounced dead on Sunday afternoon following a fatal shooting outside his Los Angeles retail store, has shocked the hip hop community to its core.
The Crenshaw legend was reportedly shot six times and taken to a nearby hospital where he fatally succumbed to his injuries. Celebrities, hip hop artists and fans are sharing their grief on social media, and offering their prayers and condolences to the rapper's partner Lauren London, his two kids and his entire family.
See what Rihanna, Drake, Chance The Rapper, Vince Staples, Stephen Curry, Issa Rae and more have to say, below.
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The rapper, entrepreneur and father of two, born Ermias Asghedom, was pronounced dead just after 5pm PST. At least two others were reportedly shot in the incident, though their condition is unknown. Video posted on social media showed paramedics attempting to revive Nipsey and he was later taken to a nearby hospital, according to law enforcement officials close to TMZ. The celebrity news outlet reports that one man fled in a vehicle after the shooting.
Nipsey is survived by his partner Lauren London and his two children, Kross and Emani Asghedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nipsey’s family, friends and fans during this most difficult time.
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