Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his clothing store in south Los Angeles on Sunday, media reports said.

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Two other people were wounded in the shooting outside Marathon Clothing, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing law enforcement sources.

According to the newspaper, Hussle, 33, was shot multiple times and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

His death sent shockwaves through the U.S. entertainment world, with celebrities posting memories of the musician on social media.

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“This doesn’t make any sense!” the singer Rihanna wrote on Twitter. “My spirit is shaken by this!”

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 @nipseyhussle pic.twitter.com/rKZ2agxm2a Story continues below — Rihanna (@rihanna) April 1, 2019

The performer and producer Pharrell Williams wrote on Twitter that Hussle was a “positive” force who “inspired millions.”

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

The musician Drake said he and Hussle had talked about recording a song later in the year. “You were having the best run and I was so happy watching from distance,” Drake wrote in a message on Instagram.

The Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement that a shooting was reported about 3:20 p.m. PDT in the area of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard, and that three victims were transported to a hospital where one was pronounced dead.

A police department dispatcher declined to confirm the identity of the victims and a spokesman did not respond to questions.

Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, grew up in south Los Angeles and often talked about being in a street gang during his teenage years. He had since become a community organizer, according to media reports.

His debut studio album, Victory Lap was nominated for Best Rap Album at this year’s Grammy Awards.</s>LOS ANGELES — A rapper is dead after he was shot in Los Angeles Sunday evening, according to reports.

According to TMZ, Nipsey Hussle was one of three people who were shot in front of his clothing store. He was 33-years-old.

This is an ongoing investigation.</s>The rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside his clothing store in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday, the authorities said.

Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot multiple times, according to The Los Angeles Times. His death was confirmed by a Los Angeles city official.

Two other people were shot and wounded, one of whom was taken to a nearby hospital, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

All three were shot in the parking lot outside the store, according to Lt. Chris Ramirez of the Los Angeles police. He said the police were still piecing together what happened and that they do not have a motive for the shooting, which they are investigating as a homicide. Police believe at least one suspect fled from the scene in a car.</s>(Reuters) - Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his clothing store in south Los Angeles on Sunday, media reports said.

Two other people were wounded in the shooting outside Marathon Clothing, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing law enforcement sources.

According to the newspaper, Hussle, 33, was shot multiple times and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Los Angeles Police Department said a shooting was reported about 3:20 p.m. PDT in the area of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard, and that three victims were transported to a

hospital where one was pronounced dead.

“We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become available,” the department wrote on Twitter.

Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, grew up in south Los Angeles and often talked about being in a street gang during his teenage years. He had since become a community organizer, according to media reports.

His debut studio album, “Victory Lap” was nominated for Best Rap Album at this year’s Grammy Awards.</s>Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside his Los Angeles clothing store on Sunday afternoon.

Hussle was shot multiple times and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Two other men were in serious condition, and a suspect remained at large, NBC News reported.

As a teen, Hussle was associated with the Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips, one of Los Angeles’ largest street gangs — something he acknowledged in interviews with Complex magazine and the YouTube channel Vlad TV.

His debut studio album, “Victory Lap” was nominated for Best Rap Album at this year’s Grammy Awards.</s>– Rapper Nipsey Hussle has been pronounced dead, and two others are injured, following a shooting in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon.

According to TMZ, the rapper was gunned down outside of his clothing store in the Hyde Park neighborhood, south of the Crenshaw area.

LAPD reported a shooting at 3:20 p.m. in the area of Slauson Ave. and Crenshaw Blvd. where three people were transported to the hospital

The two other victims were reported to be in stable condition.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.</s>Rapper Nipsey Hussle has died after being shot multiple times outside of his clothing store, Marathon, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles. He was 33-years-old.

According to The Blast, the Los Angeles Police Department said that on Sunday, March 31, Hussle and two other men were shot at 3:20 p.m. and were then rushed to a nearby hospital. One man was pronounced dead, while the other two gunshot victims were said to be in stable condition.

A separate report from The Blast, confirming Hussle’s death, revealed that his “baby mama” was informed of his passing and was notifying friends and family members.

He reportedly has two children.

“We’re told everyone close to him is understandably shaken by the news of his death,” said the media outlet.

Meanwhile, TMZ is reporting that the incident is gang-related since Hussle has reported ties to the Crips. Additionally, the media site was told by law enforcement officials that the main suspect is a black male in his 20s, who approached the rapper on foot, fired his weapon multiple times, and then fled the scene in a vehicle waiting nearby that was reportedly driven by a female.

Right before he was shot, Hussle posted a cryptic message on Twitter in which he said that “having strong enemies is a blessing.”

Hussle was born Ermias Davidson Asghedom in South Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighborhood. He released several mixtapes, starting in 2005, but just one full-length studio album, 2018’s Victory Lap. The record earned him a Best Rap Album nomination at the 61st Grammy Awards.

The entertainer also tried his hand at acting, appearing in the film, Caged Animal, and in a 2015 episode of The CW series, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

ABC7 reported that Hussle opened up the Marathon Clothing store in June of 2017 at a star-studded event that was attended by notable rappers and NBA players Russell Westbrook and DeMarcus Cousins.

The news outlet stated that a shooting and a stabbing allegedly took place at the shop on September 14, 2018. However, when police officers arrived at the scene, they did not find any suspects or victims, and witnesses — including store employees — were uncooperative.

Upon learning about Hussle’s death, singer Rihanna shared her condolences on Twitter.

This story is still developing.</s>Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed Sunday after he was shot several times Sunday in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to NBC News. He was 33.

The artist, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot multiple times outside his store, Marathon Clothing Company, multiplesources report.

Several witnesses at the location took to social media to share photos and videos of the scene, showing the store cordoned off with police tape, with officers and medical personal on site. TMZ was the first to report the shooting.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department tells ET that a shooting occurred and three men were shot outside Marathon Clothing. One individual was taken to a local hospital where he died. The other two victims are in stable condition at the hospital. However, the spokesperson could not confirm the identities of the victims.

The suspect responsible fled in a vehicle, and the scene is currently being processed and the attack is being investigated as a homicide.

The rapper notably tweeted shortly before reports of his shooting began to surface, "Having strong enemies is a blessing."

Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Announce Pregnancy Days After Wedding</s>Grammy-nominated and widely respected West Coast rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed outside his Los Angeles clothing store, Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted Sunday.

Police confirmed three men were shot Sunday and one of them killed outside Marathon Clothing, the store Hussle owns. All three men were taken to hospitals, where one of them was declared dead.

Police didn't say that 33-year-old Hussle was the person who died. Representatives for the rapper didn't immediately respond to emails seeking confirmation.

Police said the other two men were in stable condition. The gunman fled, and no arrests have been made.

Garcetti tweeted, "Our hearts are with the loved ones of Nipsey Hussle."

Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Ashgedom, released successful mixtapes and earned a Grammy nomination for his 2018 major-label debut album.

He tweeted only a couple hours before the incident: "Having strong enemies is a blessing."

This is a developing news story. Check back here for more updates.</s>LOS ANGELES — Nipsey Hussle, the skilled and respected rapper who earned a Grammy nomination this year for his major-label debut and was heavily respected in South Los Angeles where he grew up, has died, authorities said. He was 33.

The Los Angeles Crisis Response team said Sunday that "we lost a great musician" and support has been offered to Hussle's family.

"Our prayers are with them and all those who knew and loved Nipsey Hussle," the crisis team said.

Police said three men were shot Sunday and one of them killed outside Marathon Clothing, the store Hussle owns. Police said the other two men were in stable condition.

Representatives for the rapper didn't immediately respond to emails seeking confirmation of his death.

A large crowd of fans and residents gathered behind police lines as night fell. Detectives were canvassing the area for witnesses and looking to see if any surveillance video captured the incident, police Lt. Chris Ramirez said.

"Our hearts are with the loved ones of Nipsey Hussle and everyone touched by this awful tragedy. L.A. is hurt deeply each time a young life is lost to senseless gun violence," Garcetti tweeted. "My Crisis Response Team is assisting the families coping with shock and grief."

Hussle, whose real name is Ermias Asghedom, was born on Aug. 15, 1985, in the Crenshaw neighborhood of south Los Angeles.

The Eritrean-American said his first passion was music but getting resources was tough since he left his mother's house at 14 to live with his grandmother. Hussle said he got involved in street life as he tried to support himself, and he joined the gang Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crips as a teenager.

"The culture of my area is the gang culture ... so by being outside, being involved with hustling, being in the hood, doing things to try to get money, being young, you know riding your bike through the hood, getting shot at, your loved ones and homies that's your age getting killed, getting shot at ... it's like, we were just raised like if you with me and something goes now, I'm in it, whether I'm from the (expletive) or not," he said in a 2014 interview with VladTV. "So after a while it just be like you always in the middle of some (expletive), you might as well, you know what I mean ... be part of it. Or don't be a part of it and get the (expletive) out the way."

Music eventually happened for Hussle. The proud West Coast rapper released a number of successful mixtapes that he sold out of the trunk of his car, helping him create a buzz and gain respect from rap purists and his peers. In 2010 he placed on hip-hop magazine XXL's "Freshman Class of 2010" — a coveted list for up-and-coming hip-hop acts — alongside J. Cole Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Jay Rock and others.

Hussle continued to build more hype for himself, and Jay-Z even bought 100 copies of Hussle's 2013 mixtape "Crenshaw" for $100 each, sending the budding rapper a $10,000 check.

But Hussle, who was once signed to Sony's Epic Records, hit a new peak with "Victory Lap," his critically acclaimed major-label debut album on Atlantic Records that made several best-of lists last year, from Billboard magazine to Complex. The album debuted at No. 4 on Billboard's 200 albums charts and featured collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Diddy, CeeLo Green and more.

At this year's Grammy Awards, "Victory Lap" was one of five nominees for best rap album in a year that hip-hop dominated the pop charts and streaming services and a number of top stars released projects, including Drake, Eminem and Kanye West. Cardi B's "Invasion of Privacy" won the honor last month, while the other nominees were Travis Scott, Pusha T and Mac Miller.

"It's my debut album so for my first one (to be nominated) out the gate, it's like, it was overwhelming a little bit. It was ... inspiring, humbling," he said in an interview with the Recording Academy on the 2019 Grammys red carpet.

Hussle attended the Grammys with his daughter. The rapper was engaged to actress Lauren London.

The world mourned his death on social media Sunday. NBA star Steph Curry tweeted, "God please cover and restore @NipseyHussle right now!!!"

"This doesn't make any sense! My spirit is shaken by this!," Rihanna wrote on social media while posting photos of Hussle with his daughter and another with his fiance. "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 @nipseyhussle."

Snoop Dogg posted a video of himself and Hussle together on Instagram, and posted a second clip sending prayers to the rapper's family.

"Prayers out to the whole family man. This (stuff has) got to stop man," he said in the second video.

Rapper Nas mourned Hussle's death on Instagram and wrote, "It's dangerous to be an MC. Dangerous to be a b-ball player. It's dangerous to have money. Dangerous To Be A Black Man."

"So much hatred. We live like our brothers and sisters in third world countries live. Right in America," he continued. "Its so deep rooted. It's not a easy fix. Hard to fix anything when kids are still living in poverty. I ain't shutting up though, Nipsey is a True voice. He will never be silenced."

Outside of music, Hussle said he wanted to provide hope and motivation to those who grew up in Crenshaw like him, and pay it forward.

Hussle was also a strong businessman. In a story published in February, Forbes wrote that the rapper and business partner Dave Gross purchased the Crenshaw plaza where his Marathon Clothing store is located, and had plans to knock it down and "rebuild it as a six-story residential building atop a commercial plaza where a revamped Marathon store will be the anchor tenant."

"Watching Nipsey inspired me to invest and own in our communities," Emmy-nominated actress Issa Rae, also from Los Angeles, wrote on Twitter.

In 2016, Hussle and rapper YG released the protest song "FDT," short for "(Expletive) Donald Trump," criticizing the U.S. President's policies when he was the Republican presidential candidate.
American rapper Nipsey Hussle is shot and killed outside a Los Angeles clothing store. Two other people with him were also shot and wounded.