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Nipsey Hussle’s Funeral Service To Be Aired On BET & Streamed On TIDAL [DETAILS]

If you were unable to secure tickets for Nipsey Hussle’s “Celebration of Life” memorial at the STAPLES Center tomorrow, you’ll still be able to watch it thanks to BET and TIDAL.

The STAPLES Center will be packed out but those who aren’t able to attend can watch it on BET, who will broadcast the entire proceeding beginning at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST on BET and BET Digital. JAY-Z’s TIDAL will also be streaming the event for everyone, even those who aren’t subscribers of the streaming service.

BET’s airing will be hosted by BET News anchor Marc Lamont Hill and entertainment journalist Gia Peppers. It will be presented live and commercial-free.

Long Live Nipsey.

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The Intersection Of Slauson & Crenshaw Will Be Renamed After Nipsey Hussle [PEEP]

South Los Angeles is commemorating the late, great Nipsey Hussle by renaming the intersection of Slauson and Crenshaw after Neighbahood Nip.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson made the announcement today and confirmed the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue will become Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square.

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There had been a petition started to spark the movement days after Nip passed after he was tragically shot. That petition accumulated almost half a million signatures with fans pushing for the name change to honor Nip who did so much for that community.

“Ermias Asghedom known as ‘Nipsey Hussle’ was an icon and West Coast hero,” said Councilmember Harris-Dawson said, per Los Angeles Sentinel. “Nipsey’s genuine nature allowed him to be a light to everyone he interacted with from family, friends, fans, and his larger community.  As a father, brother, and son, Nipsey was a rock helping to build an empire that will continue through generations. Nipsey will always be remembered for delivering a pure, authentic Los Angeles sound, his numerous philanthropic efforts, his innovative, community-focused business mindset, and his humble heart.”

Good way to honor a great.

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A Celebration Of Nipsey Hussle’s Life Will Take Place This Thursday At The STAPLES Center [DETAILS]

Nipsey Hussle’s have announced on his Instagram and Twitter that there will be a celebration of his life taking place on Thursday at the STAPLES Center in Downtown L.A.

The late, GREAT rapper will be remembered at the “Celebration of Life” that will begin at 10 a.m. Tickets will ve availble for free beginning at 10 a.m. on AXS.com.

“Join Us for the Celebration of the Life & Legacy of Nipsey Hussle
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Thursday, April 11th 2019 – Staples Center ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For free tickets & additional info please visit: Staplescenter.com/NipseyHussle,” read the post.

After the Clippers’ final home game of the regular season on Wednesday the 21-thousand-seat arena will be set up for Nip’s celebration of life to accommodate mourners during the two-hour event. Doors will open on Thursday at 8 a.m.

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ScHoolboy Q Talks About His New “CHopstix” Single, Praises Nipsey Hussle & More [WATCH]

ScHoolboy Q pulled up to the Power 106 #LIFTOFF show to check-in with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk about his new single “CHopstix” featuring Travis Scott, his upcoming album, his relationship with Nipsey Hussle, praised the late rapper, and more.

Watch the full interview below.

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L.A. Leakers Podcast: Celebrating The Life Of Nipsey Hussle [LISTEN]

It’s been a long, rough, emotional past couple days since the passing of THE GREAT, late Nipsey Hussle and it’s still surreal he’s gone. Me and the homies (Justin, Milk, B-Eazy & Gabe C) got together to honor him and celebrate his life with a L.A. Leakers Podcast dedicated to him.

REST IN PARADISE HUSSLE.

Listen below.

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DJ Sourmilk Shares His #LIFTOFF Nipsey Hussle Tribute Mix [LISTEN]

The passing of Nipsey Hussle has been difficult on the entire hip-hop community and the city as well. Dj Sourmilk and Justin Credible have known Nip since he broke into the rap game. It’s only right to honor him and his music this week by playing a variety of his hits on the Power 106 #LIFTOFF.

Listen below.

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Nipsey Hussle’s Philanthropy Record Will Be Entered Into Congressional Record [PEEP]

Nipsey Hussle’s name will go down in the record books.

Yesterday congresswoman Karen Bass, who is the representative of California’s 37th District that includes South L.A. announced plans to enter the late, great rapper’s humanitarian efforts into Congress’ permanent records.

“I will be heading to the House Floor next week to formally enter Nipsey Hussle’s contributions to South Los Angeles into the Congressional Record where it will be a part of United States history forever,” Bass tweeted yesterday.

Nipsey, who rightfully so had the nickname of “Neighbahood Nip” has been celebrated by many for his efforts in helping his Crenshaw District community. It was reported that he and Roc Nation had a meeting set with LAPD Chief Michel Moore and Police Commission President Steve Soboroff to discuss ways to prevent gang violence in the streets of L.A.

A petition, which almost holds 400,000 signatures was created by the Najee Ali Youth Foundation following his death to change the intersection of Crenshaw and Slauson to “Nipsey Hussle Way” to honor Nipsey.

 

YG & Dom Kennedy Reflect On Nipsey Hussle [PEEP]

Nipsey Hussle’s passing has hit a lot of folks hard and effected many. Dom Kennedy and YG were some of Nip’s frequent collaborators but also real homies outside of this rap shit.

Dom and YG took some time off social media following his death but shared some words for the late, great Slauson Boy on Instagram.

Dom, who broke into the industry with Nipsey was also from South Central L.A. where Nip spent most of his time. They collaborated on numerous songs like “Checc Me Out,” “Don’t Forget About Us,” “I Need That,” “Pleeze,” and most recently “Double Up” off Nip’s ‘Victory Lap’.

“Yesterday we lost everything. My brother knew how GREAT he was. It was a honor to have served with you KING. I’m so sad Nip I don’t know what I’m gonna do. I’m sorry that the people didn’t realize how valuable you were 2 us while u were still here. Thank u 4 being a great friend all the time. I’m happy u got 2 grow and become a man. One who lived with no fear or hate towards anyone. The city loves you Nip and we will FOREVER miss u. #CRENSHAW#NipHusslethegreat,” wrote Dom on an IG post.

Like Dom, YG was rising to success in the rap game with Nipsey. They collaborated on numerous joints and YG shared they were working on a collaborative album entitled ‘2 OF AMERIKKKAZ MOST WANTED’.

“Lost for words kuz i got so many of em 😢💙😔
We went thru so much shit together tryna make it out of LA with this rap shit, But we always got thru it then talked about it & after we talked. We laughed! You was a real big bro to me no kap.
YOU 1 OF A KIND!
I took so long to post you kuz I Kant believe this shit, I don’t wanna believe this shit. I’m not never accepting it.
IDGAF what nobody say. It wasn’t yo time to go
I’m lost homie. We had so much shit in the works. TV shows that was being written, A album “2 OF AMERIKKKAZ MOST WANTED” that we tried to work on twice but it never got done, If niggaz know NIP then Niggaz know bro got his own recording process. He rather start doin musik at 10am 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
But we was 4sho gone do it 1 day, damn bro I’m sick. The shit we had is forever bro!
THE WORLD DIDNT KNOW WHAT THEY HAD TILL YOU WAS GONE
I BEEN KNEW! @nipseyhussle 💙❤️💙❤️💙,” wrote YG on IG.

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Lost for words kuz i got so many of em 😢💙😔 We went thru so much shit together tryna make it out of LA with this rap shit, But we always got thru it then talked about it & after we talked. We laughed! You was a real big bro to me no kap. YOU 1 OF A KIND! I took so long to post you kuz I Kant believe this shit, I don’t wanna believe this shit. I’m not never accepting it. IDGAF what nobody say. It wasn’t yo time to go I’m lost homie. We had so much shit in the works. TV shows that was being written, A album “2 OF AMERIKKKAZ MOST WANTED” that we tried to work on twice but it never got done, If niggaz know NIP then Niggaz know bro got his own recording process. He rather start doin musik at 10am 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 But we was 4sho gone do it 1 day, damn bro I’m sick. The shit we had is forever bro! THE WORLD DIDNT KNOW WHAT THEY HAD TILL YOU WAS GONE I BEEN KNEW! @nipseyhussle 💙❤️💙❤️💙

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YG also announced he had plans to release a surprise album next Friday, April 12th ahead of his Coachella performance but has decided to push it back to May in respect to Nip.

Prayers up for Nipsey, Dom, YG, family, and friends of the late HUSSLE THE GR8.

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A Petition To Change Crenshaw And Slauson Ave. Name to Hussle Ave. Has Over 250,000 Signatures [PEEP]

There’s been a petition set out to honor the late, great Nipsey Hussle, who was a loved member of his Crenshaw District community.

The petition proposes a name change for Slauson Avenue to Hussle Avenue on the corner of Crenshaw & Slauson where Nip spent his entire life trying to create change and giving back. Project Islamic Hope started the petition on Change.org with hopes of getting Councilman Harris-Dawson to change it.

“I started this petition because I knew Nipsey Hussle personally…he wasn’t just a rapper, he was a community icon,” said a statement from Project Islamic Hope.

Nipsey’s sudden and unexpected passing has not only shook the community in which he grew up but also all of Los Angeles and the hip-hop community. As of today the petition has received over 250,000 signatures. You can add to the rapidly increasing number by signing the petition here.

 

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Police Have Arrested Suspect In The Nipsey Hussle Murder Case [BREAKING]

The police have arrested the coward that is suspected of ending Nipsey Hussle’s life at 33.

According to reports from the Los Angeles Times, the 29-year-old suspect Eric Holder was taken into custody this afternoon in Bellflower, California. The most recent report stated they were waiting to confirm the suspect’s identity.

Police reports state that Holder walked up to Nipsey and two other men and fired numerous rounds in front of Nip’s Marathon Clothing store in the Crenshaw District. Holder then escaped from an alley into a white 2016 Chevy Cruze which was driven by an unidentified female who has turned herself in to authorities.

“Mr. Holder walked up on multiple occasions and engaged in a conversation with Nipsey and the others that were there,” said LAPD Chief Michel Moore. “He left and subsequently came back armed with a handgun, and purposefully and repeatedly fired, striking and killing Nipsey Hussle.”

The murder was allegedly over a personal dispute.

 

Dave East Hosts Vigil For Nipsey Hussle In New York [WATCH]

Since his passing Nipsey Hussle has received a massive outpour of love from the hip-hop community.

Last night Harlem rapper Dave East hosted a vigil in New York City for the late, great rapper with a crazy turn out. East sat on top of an SUV playing Nip’s music and smoking while the crowd lit candles and showed their respect.

Check out the videos below.

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Suspect Named In Nipsey Hussle Murder Case [PEEP]

The Los Angeles Police Department’s South Bureau Homicide Division have named a suspect in the murder of Nipsey Hussle.

A 29-year-old man named Eric Holder is who the LAPD is searching for and wanted for the slaying of Nip. He was last seen in a 2016 white Chevy Cruze with California license plate 7RJD742, with a female getaway driver, who hasn’t been identified.

According to police reports the hating coward Holder walked up to Nip and two other men in front of the late rapper’s Marathon Store and proceeded to open fire around 3:20 p.m. on Sunday. Holder opened fired on the group hitting them, he then returned to shoot Nipsey while on the ground a few more times and kicked him before running off to an alleyway where the unidentified women waited for him in the Chevy Cruze.

Surveillance video has been released which shows the entire ordeal go down. You can watch the video below but I MUST WARN YOU IT IS GRAPHIC.

*GRAPHIC FOOTAGE, PLEASE WATCH AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=44&v=Pc-1c-hRRPw

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Nipsey Hussle Is Dead At 33 [REPORT]

It’s with a very heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I write this. Nipsey Hussle is dead at the age of 33 after being shot in front of his Marathon store today.

According to law enforcement he and two other men were shot by one suspect outside his Marathon Clothing store in the Crenshaw District. EMTs performed CPR on the scene before taking him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The suspect remains at large while details continue to unfold and an investigation is underway.

Hours before the unfortunate incident Nipsey tweeted, “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”

Nipsey leaves behind his daughter Emani and a two-and-a-half-year-old son named Kross. Prayers up for his girlfriend Lauren London, his kids, family and friends.

Last year Nipsey received his first-ever Grammy nomination for his critically-acclaimed debut album ‘Victory Lap’. In the community he was loved and praised for his kind heart and always looking to help others. Destination Crenshaw, an open-air museum honoring African-American artistic achievement, owned a Fatburger around the corner, recently bought the lot where he was killed and had big plans for it.

He was not only a rapper but also a leader, philanthropist, visionary, businessman, mogul, father, brother, son, uncle, friend, and someone who made it his mission to motivate and inspire. He was a pillar and a fountain of success and what kids in every inner-city should embody.

Rest in peace Nipsey, gone but never will you be forgotten.

He’s received nothing but praise from his peers on Instagram and Twitter.

Check out the reaction below.

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