Grammy-nominated LA rapper Nipsey Hussle – real name Ermias Asghedom – was murdered yesterday (March 31). He was one of three people shot outside of his LA fashion store Marathon Clothing – he was 33.
Hussle’s major label debut LP Victory Lap was nominated for Best Rap Album at this year’s ceremony. He had previously released a number of mixtapes, including 2010's The Marathon and 2014's Mailbox Money.
At the time of writing he had 2,212,852 monthly listeners on Spotify.
The rapper was signed to Atlantic Records and his own All Money In imprint. Following the news of his death, Atlantic issued the following statement:
“Words cannot express our sadness. Nipsey was not only one of the greatest artists we worked with but an amazing father and leader in his community. One of the kindest and brightest stars in the universe, he was inspiring to all. We will miss him, his music and everything he stood for. Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers go out to his family. May Nipsey Hussle Rest in Peace.”
Tributes have poured in from artists around the world, you can read a selection of them below:
This doesn’t make any sense! My spirit is shaken by this! Dear God may His spirit Rest In Peace and May You grant divine comfort to all his loved ones! ????????????
— Rihanna (@rihanna) April 1, 2019
I’m so sorry this happened to you @nipseyhussle pic.twitter.com/rKZ2agxm2a
Nipsey you a legend. I respect and admire your career path and what you did for the neighborhood. My heart broke today when I saw the news. I’m praying for your loved ones. This was sposed to be the year we got one in. God had bigger plans for you ????????
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019
RIP Nipsey man. This is tragic
— Chance Owbum ???? (@chancetherapper) April 1, 2019
Sad, mad and disappointed about my guy @NipseyHussle
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 1, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for @NipseyHussle https://t.co/z00gcByHmE
— 50cent (@50cent) March 31, 2019
???? @NipseyHussle pic.twitter.com/dt4HJ3OiGl
— Diddy (@Diddy) April 1, 2019
Sad to see you go Nip, I’m only finding peace in knowing you are blessed. As you know, I was honored to share in such an amazing year with you musically. We spoke abt how they let the… https://t.co/DKSuAqKRqw
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) April 1, 2019