By Annette Amondi
Grammy-nominated rapper Davidson Asghedom popularly known as Nipsey Hussle has been shot dead outside his Los Angeles clothing store, aged 33.
“Three men were shot on Sunday outside Marathon Clothing, the store Hussle owns, and one of them was later declared dead in hospital” said police, without revealing the identity of the victim
The city’s mayor, Eric Garcetti later tweeted confirming Husle’s demise.
“Our hearts are with the loved ones of Nipsey Hussle and everyone touched by this awful tragedy. LA is hurt deeply each time a young life is lost to senseless gun violence. My Crisis Response Team is assisting the families coping with shock and grief.” Said the Mayor
Police said the other two men were in stable condition. The gunman fled, and no arrests have been made.
Celebrities have taken to different social media platforms to eulogize the rapper and send out their condolences.
“Just spoke with you the other day on text bro! Telling you how proud I was of you and how I was gone get you to more Laker games next season. Been A Stand Up dude from Day 1. May you rest in PARADISE Young King. This One Hurts Big Time!” wrote LeBron James
“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” wrote Rihanna
“Fuck. My whole energy is just at a low right now hearing this. We just linked for the first time in years and said we were gonna do a new song this summer cause it had been too long. You were having the best run and I was so happy watching from distance fam nobody ever talks down on your name you were a real one to your people and to the rest of us. I’m only doing this here cause I want the world to know I saw you as a man of respect and a don. Rest easy my g” wrote Drake
Nipsey Hussle was nominated for best rap album for his album Victory Lap, at this year’s Grammy awards.
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