Nipsey Hussle was shot dead on Sunday according to numerous media outlets. Nipsey Hussle, real name Ermias Asghedom, was shot six times outside of his store Marathon Clothing Company in the Hyde Park neighborhood in Los Angeles.
BREAKING: Rapper Nipsey Hussle has been pronounced dead at the hospital after being shot outside his clothing company in south Los Angeles, multiple law enforcement sources familiar with the incident tell @NBCNews. https://t.co/IY2Np29zFm – @anblanx
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 1, 2019
Nipsey Hussle was rushed to the hospital, but it was too late as the rapper died from his gunshot wounds. He was only 33-years-old.
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Apparently, three other people were also shot during the shooting and one of them has died. The shooter allegedly fled in a vehicle after shooting Nipsey Hu$$le. More details as they become available.
Nipsey Hussle’s final tweet said: “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”
Having strong enemies is a blessing.
— THA GREAT (@NipseyHussle) March 31, 2019
The Los Angeles rapper’s debut studio album Victory Lap was nominated for “Best Rap Album” at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019. Nipsey Hussle’s first mixtape, Slauson Boy Volume 1, debuted in 2005. Some of his most popular songs include Feelin’ Myself, The Life, Snitches Ain’t Sh*t, and You Broke. Nipsey Hussle had a net worth is $4.5 million dollars.
Ermias Asghedom is survived by his wife Lauren London and his two children.
RIP Nipsey Hussle.