Nipsey Hussle has died, according to NBC News and TMZ.
The Crenshaw rapper was reportedly shot multiple times outside of his clothing store Marathon Clothing Company in LA. Hussle and his business partner had recently purchased the plaza that houses the clothing store, according to Forbes. They were planning to revamp the complex into a six-story mixed use community.
“Before we was renting here, I was hustling in this parking lot,” he told the publication last month. “It’s just always been a hub for local entrepreneurs.”
Following several mixtapes, Nipsey Hussle released his official debut album, Victory Lap, in 2018. The album garnered the rapper’s first Grammy nomination (Best New Album). The rapper spoke with FADER about the unexpected nomination earlier this year.
He was 33 years old. Hussle is survived by a son with actress Lauren London and a daughter from a previous relationship.
The FADER has reached out to Nispey Hussle’s publicist for comment and will update this post once more information becomes available.
LAPD confirms to ABC’s Alex Stone they responded to Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing store at 3:20pm PT. 3 people shot. All were transported. One has died. Two are in stable condition. The suspect fled from the scene.
— Stephanie Wash (@WashNews) March 31, 2019
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! 💔🙏🏿
I’m so sorry this happened to you @nipseyhussle pic.twitter.com/rKZ2agxm2a— Rihanna (@rihanna) April 1, 2019
