Los Angeles, CA - News of Nipsey Hussle’s unexpected shooting death is rippling across the Hip Hop community. The Victory Lap architect was gunned down in front of his Los Angeles clothing store on Sunday afternoon (March 31).
He was reportedly hit at least six times. In a disturbing video captured of the aftermath, Nipsey appears to have a bullet wound in his head while emergency responders are delivering CPR. Although his condition was unknown shortly after the incident, he was ultimately pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Hip Hop, of course, is shattered by the turn of events and many of his fellow artists have taken to social media to express their shock, anger and sorrow.
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Drake, Diddy, Rihanna, J. Cole, Killer Mike, Wu-Tang Clan, Chuck D, Pharrell Williams, Ice Cube, Atmosphere, Meek Mill, Gucci Mane, Offset are just a sliver of those mourning the loss.
“Fuck. My whole energy is just at a low right now hearing this,” Drake wrote in an Instagram post. “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.
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“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.”
Nipsey was just 33 at the time of his death.
Check out more reactions below.
Wow. I don’t even know what to say. I’m confused. Nipsey and I had just started really getting to know each other. I feel honored to have worked on his project. Nipsey represents change, he represents evolution, he represents everything our culture needs to embrace. pic.twitter.com/BN9240BYwK
— Diddy (@Diddy) April 1, 2019
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. I’m praying for your loved ones. This was sposed to be the year we got one in. God had bigger plans for you ??
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019
There is no words that can describe this feeling and this loosing this man @nipseyhussle for our CULTURE over all. This man was doing everything too empower and grow his community, his… https://t.co/B3hSHlBmQB
— Busta Rhymes (@BustaRhymes) April 1, 2019
???. A black man, was murdered today. He was a man to his woman, a father to his children and a leader in his community. We are weaker without him.
My sincere condolences to… https://t.co/bTjttJ9G5Y
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) April 1, 2019
They despise the truth….. ?
I had to go to sleep this don’t seem real pray for my boy family SOUTH CENTRAL LEGEND ?? Love you bro pic.twitter.com/r7oGPJgmYS
— G Perico (@BGPerico) April 1, 2019
To be a black man is to be a target. Sadly enough, but it’s true. You add the money & the fame…the bullseye broadens & in turn causes one to walk in constant paranoia of the Day death calls your upon your name. ?R.I.P. KingNIP! @nipseyhussle ❤️??… so tired of writing RIP’s. pic.twitter.com/enQWE0Nhvc
— August Alsina (@AugustAlsina) April 1, 2019
GONE BUT NO FORGOTTEN WE LUV CUZZZZZzzZzzzzzz @nipseyhusslehttps://t.co/VsvM7XLMcs
— DAZ DILLINGER (@DAZDILLINGER) April 1, 2019
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 @nipseyhusslepic.twitter.com/rKZ2agxm2a
— Rihanna (@rihanna) April 1, 2019
R I B Nipsey…This Bulsht was completely unnecessary. #Cavemanic
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) April 1, 2019
Let me spell it out for y’all who don’t think I know what time it is….when you beef with somebody, you open up the the door for everybody to do something to you. Ya dig?
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 1, 2019
When I heard the news about @NipseyHussle I hollered, & wailed like a mother losing her son to gun violence, that's how I felt like I had lost my son. I had met him when he was a young man so wise beyond his years, with a plan so righteous foretelling of the man he would become. pic.twitter.com/LOzsM20Ce4
— Sista Dee Barnes✊? (@sistadbarnes) 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!!
— Saint Laurent Don (@21savage) April 1, 2019
damn. my timeline is full of love for another fallen voice who may have never known how many people were rooting for him.
ascension.
RIPNIP
— ATMOPSHERE (@atmosphere) 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. ?? https://t.co/7gZ795wcQT
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) April 1, 2019
Rip Nipsey Hussle.
May God have mercy on your soul and bring peace to your family and friends.
You ARE a light and an inspiration to us all. And we gonna keep running this marathon. That yellow tape ain’t the finish line it’s the beginning of the victory lap. Legacy.
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— “DROGAS WAVE” NOW PLAYING (@LupeFiasco) April 1, 2019
?? Rest good brother.
— sa-roc (@sarocthemc) April 1, 2019
Our hearts are heavy over the loss of our brother, Nipsey Hussle. Rest In Peace. Our thoughts, love and prayers to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/CxEPSem0fB
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) April 1, 2019
Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers go out to his family. May Nipsey Hussle Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/8GiTY1lPzv
— Atlantic Records (@AtlanticRecords) April 1, 2019
RIP Nipsey man. This is tragic
— Chance Owbum ? (@chancetherapper) April 1, 2019
My prayers and deepest condolences to @NipseyHussle and his family for such a profound loss. This young man left his mark and will be remembered for his talent and love of people. Rest in power brotha ??
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) April 1, 2019
MY HEART GOES OUT TO NIP N HIS FAM MAN , THIS MAN WAS ON THE RIGHT PATH AND DOING BETTER IN LIFE , N NIGGAS DO THIS EVIL SHIT, THIS GAME IS SO SHADY ITS DISGUSTING, RIP TO ONE OF THE ONLY REAL ONES LEFT @NipseyHussle ?? SLEEP IN PEACE KING
— LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) April 1, 2019
rest in peace Nipsey Hussle ?
— el-p (@therealelp) April 1, 2019
Rip Nipsey ?
— Lil pump (@lilpump) April 1, 2019
We gon continue The Marathon for you ?? @NipseyHussle
— P-Lo aka Lil Stunna (@p_lo) April 1, 2019
That’s Fucked up how they did Nipsey
— ZXLTRXN (@denzelcurry) 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 .. I’m tired ?? prayers for my brother and his family
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) April 1, 2019
Still can’t believe the news… damn. Rest In Peace Nipsey.. they don’t love you til you’re gone, but being from California – I’ve respected you since a kid and you inspired me and everyone around me. Your memory will live forever. ?
— PHORA (@PHORAONE) April 1, 2019
Rip Nipsey Smh sad!
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) April 1, 2019
heartbroken and speechless
god bless your beautiful family
just spoke about working…
a community legend. a humble king… forreal. ah this don’t feel real. wow.
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) April 1, 2019
Watching Nipsey inspired me to invest and own in our communities. He was a solid man who loved his woman, his family and his community. This hurts.
— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) April 1, 2019
The hip hop community mourns the passing of hip hop legend @nipseyhussle in Crenshaw Los Angeles California & I happened to be there to show love and respect to a hero of our community. #ripnipsey#ripnipseyhusslepic.twitter.com/pw6qU7cwdX
— DJSbu (@djsbu) April 1, 2019
Heavy. Sending nothing but love and condolences to Nipsey’s family, friends, Lauren, loved ones. Man had a lot of v positive things he was working on for his community and overall consciousness not to mention always solid energy when we crossed paths. Shit is wild we’re the … pic.twitter.com/PVRgZtKWdW
— Miguel (@Miguel) April 1, 2019
??????‼️‼️‼️‼️ So so SAD man!! DAMN man this hurt.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 1, 2019
Give people their flowers while they can still smell them.
— BLUEPRINT (@printmatic) April 1, 2019
Nipsey taught us guys (who probably half of us ain’t even deserve the free game) how to treat our women & treat her like a queen should be treated. I feel so bad for Lauren London & family.
— DJ Trap-A-Holics (@TRAPAHOLICS) April 1, 2019
R.I.P Nipsey Hussle smh this is sad man praying for his family #WhenWillThisStop
— Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) April 1, 2019
THIS IS NOT OK.
— BUDDY (@Buddy) March 31, 2019
Open Wutang Family sends Love and Prayers to Nipsey and Family.
— Wu Tang Clan (@WuTangClan) April 1, 2019
R.i.P Nipsey ???
— its DOLPHHHHHH! (@YoungDolph) April 1, 2019
This one hurts man… Lauren I am so so so sorry!!! RIP Nipsey ??
— Karrueche Tran (@karrueche) April 1, 2019
RIP Nipsey!! Let’s finish his mission!! ????
— Mack. (@MACKWILDS) April 1, 2019
I honestly feel so hurt for Lauren right now .. smh. A family man
— Blue Rose ? (@queennaija) April 1, 2019
Omg! I’m so so sorry Lauren????? Prayers to your family. RIP Nipsey???? pic.twitter.com/5Ua9DtCGAT
— Jill Marie Jones (@MsJillMJones) April 1, 2019
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