Tag Archives: Nipsey Hussle

A Hartford, Connecticut teen identified as Kaitlyn Renee a.k.a “Kay Kay” not only spray painted graffiti over an elaborate Nipsey Hussle mural with a can of black spray paint, she also took selfies in front of her work. All while a crowd gathers and watches. Twitter already accused the person filming …

Jay-Z gave an emotional performance on Friday, paying tribute to Nipsey Hussle during his sold-out show at Webster Hall. According to People Magazine, the hip-hop mogul honored his late friend through an unreleased freestyle, acknowledging Hussle’s lifetime of activism in South Los Angeles with the impromptu performance. “Gentrify your own …

The history and current reality of Black people across the globe paints a picture of adversary, incredible challenges, opposition and what is arguably a systematic approach to eradicate any evidence of our very existence. However, in spite of all the odds against us, we still rise. Collectively, there’s a lot …

Kerry Lathan, the man who was shot next to the late Nipsey Hussle outside of the rapper’s Marathon Clothing store in L.A. last month, has finally broken his silence. Lathan recently spoke with KCAL during a press conference, in which he detailed his last moments with Nipsey and his arrest …

Kerry Lathan, the man injured in the fatal shooting of Nipsey Hussle, is expected to be released from custody after officials arrested him on a parole violation.  On March 31, after meeting with Hussle to retrieve clothes from his Marathon Clothing store upon reconnecting with his family, Lathan was hit …

As the world still mourns the death of Grammy-nominated rapper and humanitarian Nipsey Hussle, Hussle’s family is continuing his life’s work, making community initiative plans a top priority.  Hussle was known for his devotion to his Crenshaw neighborhood, and according to TMZ, he had plans of creating a foundation, “designed …

The battle between T.I. and Kodak Black has continued, as now the Florida rapper has responded to Tip in a new diss song. On Monday night, Kodak dropped his latest song “Expeditiously,” which takes shots at several artists, including Tip and The Game. However, the track’s focal point was targeted …

A man who was shot during the fatal shooting of Nipsey Hussle has been arrested for gang ties to the late rapper. TMZ reports police arrested Kerry Lathan, 56, at his halfway house for reportedly associating with a “known gang member,” which is believed to be Nipsey. On March 31, …

On March 31, West Coast rapper Nipsey Hussle was gunned down in his hometown, in front of a store he opened to build up his city and employ his people. In the wake of his tragic death, fans, friends and family members opened up about the life and legacy of …

As the world mourns the death of legendary rapper Nipsey Hussle, his family took the stage at his homegoing ceremony to share their stories of Nipsey’s life. Nipsey’s Celebration of Life memorial service was held at the Staples Center arena in downtown Los Angeles. In the more than 20,000 seats, …

On Thursday, family, friends and fans of Los Angeles rapper and activist, Nipsey Hussle, gathered at the Staples Center to pay their respects to their beloved father, friend, son, significant life-partner and colleague.  During the home going ceremony, Karen Civil read a heartfelt letter penned by our Forever President Barack …

Barack and Michelle Obama are sending their condolences to Nipsey Hussle‘s family and friends on the day of the late rapper’s memorial service at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. Karen Civil read a letter former President Obama sent hours before the start of the service. The letter read, “Dear Friends and Family …

Everyone grieves tragedy differently. Just like everyone celebrates triumphs differently. When did it become okay or normal to TELL someone how to react to death? Whether the person is known or not. Let’s talk about it. Contrary to popular belief, there are actually people in the world who don’t broadcast …

Nipsey Hussle’s last #VictoryLap will be taken around the city of Los Angeles before he is sent off to the kingdom of heaven. Nipsey’s funeral procession will visit the neighborhoods and areas in Los Angeles that were pivotal in Nipsey’s life. According to sources close to Nipsey, one of the …

The homegoing of legendary West Coast rapper Nipsey Hussle will be celebrated on April 11th. Just as Nipsey gave himself to the community, the community is being welcomed to witness the rapper’s funeral homegoing. Nipsey Hussle’s celebration of life will take place on April 11th, and will begin at 10:00 …

Nipsey Hussle’s family is speaking out after the legendary rapper was fatally shot. The world continues to mourn the loss of Nipsey Hussle, who was allegedly fatally shot by Eric Holder on Sunday, March 31st. Hussle’s family gathered together at his grandmother’s home and reflected on the rapper’s life. His …

Nipsey Hussle’s family has been actively searching for a venue large enough to accommodate the massive amount of loved ones and fans expected to attend the rapper’s memorial and decided on the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles as the best location. According to TMZ, the service will take place Thursday …

Film and TV director Ava DuVernay is giving props to the “respectful” media coverage of Nipsey Hussle’s murder. On Thursday, DuVernay was honored at the Free Expression Awards at the Newseum in Washington. During her acceptance speech, the 46-year-old dedicated her award to Nipsey and applauded the media for its …

Nipsey Hussle’s brother, Samiel Asghedom, made a desperate attempt to save the rapper’s life after he was shot several times outside of his L.A. clothing store. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Asghedom recalled rushing to his brother’s aid minutes after the shots were fired. Once he arrived at the …

Nipsey Hussle’s suspected killer has been charged with murder. Eric Holder, 29, was arrested for fatally shooting Hussle this past Sunday, in front of the rapper’s Marathon Clothing store. In addition to murder, Holder was also charged by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office with two counts of attempted murder …