Rapper and humanitarian Nipsey Hussle will get his props at this year’s BET Awards. Hussle will receive the Humanitarian Award for his efforts in the community and his activism. The presentation will include a tribute to Hussle by YG, John Legend, and DJ Khaled. The BET Awards will air on June 23rd. Source: bet.com
Nipsey Hussle’s brother Blacc Sam is in a legal battle with the Crips over his brother’s phrase “The Marathon Continues.” According to legal documents, Nipsey’s brother filed for a trademark of “The Marathon Continues” on May 28 with the purpose of using the slogan for entertainment and community services. The Crips, on the other hand, […]
Eric Holder, the suspected killer of Nipsey Hussle, was indicted on murder charges on Tuesday. The unsealed documents reveal that Holder has been charged with one count of murder and possession of a firearm by a felon and two counts each of attempted murder and assault with a firearm. A grand jury handed down the […]
To celebrate the release of his new album, DJ Khaled brought out the heavy hitters for his season finale performance on Saturday Night Live. Khaled brought out the likes of Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Jeremih, J Balvin, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Sza, and John Legend for a stirring tribute to Nipsey Hussle. “Long live Nipsey!,” […]
DJ Khaled has announced that he will donate “100 percent” of the proceeds from his new single “Higher” to the children of Nipsey Hussle. Khaled has been given the blessing of the family to share Nipsey’s “energy and positivity” he brought to the set for the video of the song that also features John Legend. […]
Slain rapper Nipsey Hussle was laid to rest on Thursday, during his homegoing celebration, his good friend, Karen Civil read a letter by former president Barack Obama. In the letter, President Obama spoke about getting to know Nipsey through music that his daughter’s shared with him and spoke about Nipsey’s achievements. President Obama also urged […]
Nipsey Hussle was recognized by representative Karen Bass at the congressional black caucus on the house floor. Bass spoke on his community leadership and entered his contributions into the congressional record. Bass went on to say that Hussle, “had a sole purpose of bettering the community.” Source: thehill.com
Nipsey Hussle’s mother shared a powerful message to people who are still mourning the death of the Los Angeles rapper. Angelique Smith posted a message telling Nipsey’s fans, “When you live your life and you have God on your side. When God dwells inside of you, there is no fear. Everything is perfect, everything is […]
Nips Long People all over South Los Angeles will get to pay their respects to Nipsey Hussle. His funeral procession on Thursday will cover 25 miles. Source say Hussle’s casket will leave the memorial service at Staples Center, pass by his Marathon clothing store where he was killed, and ride by several other landmarks. The […]
Nipsey Hussle’s public memorial will be held Thursday at the Staples Center. The Los Angeles rapper’s family expects a very large crowd, which the 21,000-seat venue should be able to accommodate. Various vigils have already happened for the late rapper, including one at the high school he attended. Source: abc7.com
The killer of Nipsey Hussle was charged with murder on Thursday, in addition to the murder charge, Eric Holder also was charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. Holder was arrested two days after shooting Nipsey, prior to Holder’s arrest Los Angeles police chief […]
Congresswoman Karen Bass plans to make sure that Nipsey Hussle’s memory will live on forever by entering his contributions into United States history. Bass has committed to entering Nisey’s community work into the Congressional Record where people could see the good he did for Los Angeles forever. “Nipsey loved his community and it showed,” Bass […]
