Who was Nipsey Hussle?
NIPSEY Hussle was a famed Los Angeles rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist.
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Eric Holder was found guilty of Nipsey’s murder.
Who was rapper Nipsey Hussle?
Nipsey Hussle, aged 33, was born Ermias Davidson Asghedom on August 15, 1985, in Los Angeles, California.
In 2005, he released his debut mixtape, Slauson Boy Vol. 1, which became the name of his record label.
A few years later, in 2008, Nipsey signed with Cinematic Music Group and Epic Records.
That year he released two mixtapes titled Bullets Ain’t Got No Name, Vol. 1 and Bullets Ain’t Got No Name, Vol. 2.
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In 2009, the rapper released his debut single Hussle in the House, as well as a third mixtape titled, Bullets Ain’t Got No Name, Vol. 3.
In February 2018, he released his studio album, Victory Lap.
In 2019, he was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Rap Album.
What was Nipsey Hussle’s net worth?
At the time of his death, Nipsey had a net worth of $8million.
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Although Nipsey is known for his rapping, he also earned money outside of performing.
One of his income streams came from his work as an actor and had 10 acting credits to his name.
He also made money through his clothing business.
TMZ reported that the late rapper’s children, Emani and Kross, are expected to inherit $1million each when they are of age.
How did Nipsey Hussle die?
Nipsey was shot dead on March 31, 2019.
The shooting, outside his Marathon Clothing store in South Los Angeles, came just hours after Hussle wrote about having “strong enemies” on Twitter.
An LAPD statement on Twitter said: “At approximately 3:20pm (11:20BST) there was a shooting reported in the area of Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd.
“3 victims were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced deceased.”
They later added: “The suspect in the shooting is described as a male black & LAPD South Bureau Homicide is conducting an investigation to locate him and anyone else involved.”
His funeral took place on Thursday, April 11, 2019, and was almost smeared by an apparent drive-by shooting.
Los Angeles police said a woman and three men, between the ages of 30 and 50, were attacked during the rapper’s funeral procession.
Was Eric Holder convicted of killing Nipsey Hussle?
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Eric Holder was found guilty of Nipsey’s murder.
They were both a part of the gang known as the Rollin’ 60s, and were both aspiring rappers.
“[Calling someone a snitch] is the worst thing you can say,” says Cedric, a long-term member of a local gang.
“That’s a very bad statement.
“I’m killing you if you call me a snitch.”
According to prosecutors, Holder showed up “unannounced” at Nipsey’s clothing store, Marathon, in Los Angeles.
The two exchanged words, which reportedly had something to do with Nipsey accusing Holder of snitching.
Holder reportedly left and then returned with a firearm.
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He was accused of approaching Nipsey in the parking lot of the shop.
CCTV shows Holder appearing to fire several shots at Nipsey.