Nipsey Hussle: A Community Angel
April 4, 2019
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Nipsey Hussle: A Legacy That Transcends Rap
April 4, 2019
The murder of Nipsey Hussle is personal. It is personal to me. It is personal to a generation in looking at social media and news interviews, there was a clear message that his death was felt deeply and hurt immensely, and particularly for anyone who came into contact with him, no matter how brief the interaction.
Reflection: The Good, They Do Die Young!
April 3, 2019
Dr. Martin Luther King Died 51 Years Ago. Nipsey Hussle died March 31, 2019. This morning when I got to work, a conversation ensued about the murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle on March 31. I did not know much about him, but the younger people cited all the good things that the Grammy-nominee and former gang member had done for the community in which he grew up, and where he continued to invest his time and fortune. When one person asked the question, “Why do those who do good get killed?” my mind immediately went to the Rev. Dr. Martin
BREAKING NEWS: Suspect In Nipsey Hussle Murder Captured In Bellflower, Deputies Say
April 2, 2019
LOS ANGELES – A man suspected of gunning down Rapper Nipsey Hussle over a personal dispute has been captured in Bellflower. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to CBS2 that 29-year-old Eric Holder was caught by deputies sometime before 1:30 p.m. Los Angeles police told CBS2 they were responding to confirm the suspect’s identity as Holder. Developing story…..
UPDATE: LAPD Identify Suspect in Nipsey Hussle Murder
April 2, 2019
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police are seeking a 29-year-old man who they believe shot and killed Nipsey Hussle outside the rapper’s clothing store where he was trying to remake his community. Los Angeles police Chief Michel Moore has scheduled a briefing Tuesday morning in which he will discuss how detectives came to identify Eric Holder as the man suspected of killing Hussle Sunday afternoon and wounding two others. No additional details, other than that Holder is suspected of fleeing in a 2016 Chevy Cruze with the license plate 7RJD742, have been released. Moore also plans to discuss a
Statement by Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson on the Passing of Nipsey Hussle
April 1, 2019
“Ermias Asghedom, more commonly known as the hip-hop artist Nipsey Hussle, inspired so many people and loved the community he came from. I join South L.A. and his fans around the world in mourning his sudden and tragic passing. We should take comfort that his legacy will live on through his children, his music, his community, all those he positively impacted, including his vision and work on Destination Crenshaw. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones and I send them my deepest condolences.” -Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson
Update: LAPD Detectives are Pursuing Suspect Nipsey Hussle Knew, Meeting with LAPD and Roc Nation will Go Forth on Behalf of Nipsey
April 1, 2019
An anonymous law enforcement source tells the New York Daily News that LAPD homicide detectives are pursuing a suspect known personally by Nipsey Hussle. The meeting with LAPD that Nipsey Hussle had schedule today will go forth with a representation from Roc Nation at 4p.m.
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Rep. Karen Bass Statement On The Murder Of Nipsey Hussle
April 1, 2019
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in front of several stores he owned, including a barber shop, a fish market, and Marathon Clothing. Nipsey hired local members of the community, some struggling to get by, to work in his stores in efforts to give back to South Los Angeles. “Nipsey loved his community and it showed. He was involved in many programs and projects to give back to South L.A., including Destination Crenshaw, which he worked on with Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson and others to honor our community
BREAKING NEWS: Rapper Nipsey Hussle Has Died from Gun Shot Wounds
March 31, 2019
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside the clothing store he founded to help rebuild his troubled South Los Angeles neighborhood, police said, cutting short a career that earned him a Grammy nomination this year for his major-label debut. He was 33. Police said Hussle was one of three men shot Sunday outside Marathon Clothing, his store in South Los Angeles; the other two were in stable condition. A large crowd gathered outside the store as night fell. Detectives were canvassing the area for witnesses and looking to see if any surveillance video captured the shooting,
First Renderings Released for Destination Crenshaw –a 1.3-Mile-Long Outdoor Art and Culture Experience Celebrating Black L.A.
December 13, 2018
The first renderings were released today for Destination Crenshaw, a 1.3-mile-long outdoor art and culture experience celebrating Black Los Angeles under development along Crenshaw Boulevard.
Nipsey Hussle and Ty Dolla $ign Headline Free #TimeDone Campaign Bringing Awareness to the Past Convictions Crisis
October 25, 2018
The smooth rhythms of L.A. natives rapper Nipsey Hussle, award-winning artist Ty Dolla $ign, and R&B Bay-area artist Goapele filled the speakers at the Greek Theatre on Sunday evening, Oct. 22 for the #TimeDone campaign’s free concert. The concert served as a launching pad to raise awareness of legal prohibitions on job and housing eligibility, other barriers that 70 million Americans living with a past conviction face after completing prison sentences.