Rapper Nipsey Hussle Dead At 33 After Shooting Incident In Los Angeles

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April 1, 2019

Grammy Award-nominated artist Nipsey Hussle has died after being gunned down outside his clothing store in Los Angeles earlier today. He was 33 years old.

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Hussle was reportedly shot several times by an unidentified assailant outside the Marathon Clothing store he owned in the Hyde Park area of South Los Angeles. Two other men were also injured in the shooting. They are said to be in hospital in a serious condition.

Reports suggest Hussle was shot as many as six times. He was transported to hospital, with law enforcement officials in Los Angeles confirming the rapper had died a short time ago.

#BREAKING TMZ reporting that one of three men shot outside a clothing store in Hyde Park is rapper/businessman Nipsey Hussle. He was reportedly shot as many as six times. His condition is unknown.

— KCAL News (@kcalnews) March 31, 2019

BREAKING: Rapper Nipsey Hussle has been pronounced dead at the hospital after being shot outside his clothing company in south Los Angeles, multiple law enforcement sources familiar with the incident tell @NBCNews. https://t.co/IY2Np29zFm – @anblanx

— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 1, 2019

Hussle released his debut studio album Victory Lap last year, following a string of mixtapes that brought him into the public eye. The album was a critical and commercial hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard 200 charts, and receiving a nomination for Best Rap Album at last year’s Grammy Awards, ultimately losing out to Cardi B‘s Invasion of Privacy.

After news of the shooting broke, personalities including Steph Curry, LeBron James, and 50 Cent posted their shock and dismay on social media.