Right before his death, Nipsey eerily tweeted, "Having strong enemies is a blessing."
UPDATED: 7:05 a.m. on 4/1/19
Law enforcement officers working on the case told TMZ the shooting appears to have been gang related and that the suspect cops are looking for is a black male in his 20s. According to the publication, the man approached Nipsey by foot Sunday afternoon before firing off multiple shots. The man fled the scene in a vehicle waiting nearby. The driver of the vehicle was reportedly female.
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Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in Los Angeles on Sunday outside his clothing store, and Hollywood is in utter shock.
Law enforcement confirmed the 33-year-old rapper's death to TMZ, noting two others had been shot as well. Eyewitnesses told the publication they heard multiple shots fired before police and paramedics swarmed Marathon Store, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of L.A. Nipsey reportedly received CPR and chest compressions on the scene.
Right before his death, the rapper eerily tweeted, "Having strong enemies is a blessing." Although the identity and motive of the shooter are currently unknown, Nipsey is said to have had ties to the Crips; however, he often collaborated with artists with rival gang affiliations, including YG and The Game.
Nipsey also worked with Drake, Childish Gambino, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Young Thug, Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo and Tyga, many of whom have already taken to social media to mourn the loss of their friend and colleague. You can see how some of them responded to the shocking news below.
Nipsey is survived by his two children and his girlfriend, Lauren London.
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. Iโm praying for your loved ones. This was sposed to be the year we got one in. God had bigger plans for you ๐๐ฟ
โ J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019
RIP @NipseyHussle. Madness and Sadness.
โ Idris Elba (@idriselba) April 1, 2019
RIP Nipsey man. This is tragic
โ Chance Owbum ๐ (@chancetherapper) April 1, 2019
Broke me.... we really fighting for our lives against our own kind and really have to take risk and match the level of hatred that we are born in .. Iโm tired ๐๐พ prayers for my brother and his family
โ Meek Mill (@MeekMill) April 1, 2019
Real one after real one smh R.I.P Nipsey the solid morals you stood on and your legacy will last 4L!!
โ Saint Laurent Don (@21savage) April 1, 2019
You were about something..positive and for your community in every chance you had to speak..and because of that You inspired millions..millions who will uphold your legacy forever. rest amongst the stars. ๐๐พ https://t.co/7gZ795wcQT
โ Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) April 1, 2019
Prayers up for @NipseyHussle
โ DWade (@DwyaneWade) March 31, 2019
God please cover and restore @NipseyHussle right now!!! ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
โ Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 31, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for @NipseyHussle https://t.co/z00gcByHmE
โ 50cent (@50cent) March 31, 2019
Just spoke to you, always kept it 1000. Always was real. Youโre a ๐ Rest up young KING. RIP Nipsey https://t.co/LWmIS3DJq0
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