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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Nipsey Hussle performs onstage at the Warner Music Pre-Grammy Party at the NoMad Hotel on February 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Warner Music)

A Beautiful Soul Gone Too Soon: Rest In Peace Nipsey Hussle

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Nipsey Hustle, age 33, passed away March 31st, 2019.

Born August 15 1985, Ermias Davidson Asghedon aka Nipsey Hussle, was an American rapper, songwriter, businessman, philanthropist, humanitarian, partner, father and friend.

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Hussle was shot and killed outside his store, Marathon Clothing in Los Angeles, CA.

We’re not yet sure what the motive was – police are currently conducting an investigation.

He leaves behind two children: Emani and Kross.

Nipsey was loved, respected and admired for his selfless work and charitable contributions by fans and celebrities around the world.

He supported inner city communities, and underprivileged youth.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22: Nipsey Hussle greets kids at the Nipsey Hussle x PUMA Hoops Basketball Court Refurbishment Reveal Event on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for PUMA)

He established a project named “Too Big to Fail,” which built a STEM center and co-working space called Vector 90 to help black youths from Los Angeles and underrepresented entrepreneurs break into the sector.
He said the project would be a “bridge between Silicon Valley and the inner city” and that he hoped to build other centers in big cities across the country…

This is so painful! @nipseyhussle was doing great work for the people. Keep his legacy alive by carrying on his work! Sending love to his family. Rest in Power King ????

216.7k Likes, 2,041 Comments - colin kaepernick (@kaepernick7) on Instagram: "This is so painful! @nipseyhussle was doing great work for the people. Keep his legacy alive by..."

Celebrity friends respond…

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Snoop Dogg mourns…

Snoop Dogg Mourns The Loss Of Nipsey Hussle! "This Sh*t Has To Stop"

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Kendrick Lamar pays tribute…

 

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