The Hussle is Real
April 11, 2019
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Nipsey Hussle
L.A. Gangs Unite to Pay Homage to Fallen Comrade: NIPSEY HUSSLE
April 11, 2019
Since the murder of Hussle, many fans and local residents have held candle light vigils and celebration of life events around the city of Los Angeles to pay their respects to the rapper and philanthropist. However the largest and most historical event of them all was the unity walk orchestrated by rival gangs.
David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon
April 11, 2019
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South Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson Declares Intersection Of Crenshaw Blvd. And West Slauson Ave. As Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square
April 11, 2019
South Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced that the heartbeat of the South LA community, the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue, would be named in honor of one of it’s own, Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom.
Ridley-Thomas Taps BKCAME as Satellite Office for Community Healing for Grief and Loss
April 10, 2019
In the wake of the March 31 murder of Ermias Asghedom, known worldwide as Nipsey Hussle, L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas has been at the forefront of engaging resources to stop the violence and heal the community in South Los Angeles. On April 5, he joined with Dr. Barbara Ferrer, L.A. County public health director, to open the Office of Violence Prevention. The new initiative, headquartered at the MLK Center for Public Health, will provide a range of programs for individuals and families to reduce violence and address trauma. “The scourge of gun violence has affected too many in our
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Farrakhan salutes Nipsey Hussle
April 10, 2019
Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan paid his respects to the late rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle at the memorial outside of the hip hop artist’s The Marathon Clothing store located in South Los Angeles. Flanked by Min Tony Muhammad, his Los Angeles representative, the Minister spoke to the crowd assembled in the parking lot for about 15 minutes. He saluted Nipsey Hussle for rising out of difficult circumstance to become a community builder. He saluted gang members for forging a peace treaty and urged them to strengthen that commitment, saying those who are the enemy of Black people are
Congressmember Karen Bass Enters Legacy Lived And Left By Nipsey Hussle Into The Congressional Record
April 10, 2019
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), spoke on the House Floor shortly prior to entering Nipsey Hussle’s contributions to South Los Angeles into the Congressional Record. Transcript of her remarks: “Madame Speaker, I rise today on the Floor of the House of Representatives to formally recognize and honor the legacy of Ermias Asghedom, known to his community and the neighborhoods of South Los Angeles and beyond, as Nipsey Hussle. “As noted in the record I will be submitting shortly, Nipsey Hussle used the platform he created with his music to lift our community as he climbed. His business
A Letter to My Homie Nipsey Hussle…”Rest In Power”
April 10, 2019
“We got turned down, we failed, had set backs, had to start over a lot of times. But we kept going at it. In anybody’s case that’s always the distinguishing factor.” – Nipsey Hussle
South L.A. City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson Declares Intersection Of Crenshaw Blvd. And West Slauson Ave. As Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square
April 9, 2019
South Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced that the heartbeat of the South LA community, the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue, would be named in honor of one of it’s own, Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom
Nipsey Hussle Celebration of Life to be Held at Staples Center, Thursday, April 11, 2019
April 8, 2019
Tickets will be available starting Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. via AXS.com, to California residents only. When asked for a Promo Code, please enter your zip code. There is a four-ticket limit per household.
WATCH: Nipsey Hussle Memorial Held At Hamilton High School
April 8, 2019
A candlelight vigil was held for Nipsey Hussle on Sunday evening at his alma mater Hamilton High School.
WATCH: Nipsey Hussle & Stephen Curry on Hip Hop & Fatherhood
April 6, 2019
Stephen Curry takes a ride with the multi-talented rapper and entrepreneur, Nipsey Hussle. On their way from the game to grab some late-night dumplings, the two go deep on a wide range of issues related to sports, music, and fatherhood.
WATCH: Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Lives on in the Los Angeles Community
April 5, 2019
Fans far outside the city mourn the rapper’s murder, who made a point to speak out about preventing gun and gang violence, as well as promoted and invested in South L.A.
Lakers Honor Late Rapper Nipsey Hussle Before Warriors Game
April 5, 2019
On Thursday night, LeBron James donning a customized Nipsey Hussle shirt ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. The effects of the untimely passing of Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle were deeply felt by NBA players around the league, especially James who took to Instagram stating, “I hope I can make you proud down here” before Thursday’s game.
Man Charged with Killing Nipsey Hussle Retains Christopher Darden
April 5, 2019
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man charged with killing rapper Nipsey Hussle was ordered held on $5 million bail after pleading not guilty Thursday to murder and attempted murder charges. Eric R. Holder Jr., 29, making his first court appearance after Sunday’s shooting and subsequent two-day manhunt, spoke only to say “yeah” to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa Sullivan’s questions. His attorney, Christopher Darden who is privately by Holders family, did not dispute the bail amount, which the prosecution requested. Darden declined comment after the hearing. Holder is charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection