The funeral service for late rapper Nipsey Hussle is scheduled to take place later today in Los Angeles’ Staples Center. Several outlets will be livestreaming the service, including TIDAL, TMZ, and BET. The streams are set to begin at 1 p.m. Eastern / 10 a.m. Pacific. Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was killed on March 31 in a shooting that took place outside his clothing store in Los Angeles. A suspect, Eric Holder, is currently in police custody after being formally charged with the murder last week. Many high-profile artists and celebrities have paid tribute to Hussle’s legacy, and shed light on his continued involvement in the Crenshaw community in which he was raised. Since Hussle’s death, his album Victory Lap has re-entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 2. As a tribute, the corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles has been renamed Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square. Head over to BET’s Facebook page for their livestream, and find TMZ’s stream embedded below. TIDAL is streaming the service live from their official site.<doc-sep>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nipsey Hussle's family and friends gathered Friday for a private funeral on a day when the slain rapper was also honored by his hometown of Los Angeles. Hussle was buried at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills in an afternoon service. The sprawling cemetery in northern Los Angeles between Griffith Park and Burbank is, as the name would suggest, the final resting place of much Hollywood royalty, including Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Bette Davis, Lucille Ball, Liberace and David Carradine. The small ceremony stood in contrast to a giant celebration a day earlier of the 33-year-old Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom. About 20,000 people flocked to a public memorial for Hussle a day earlier at Staples Center. Afterward, thousands more lined the streets as the recently anointed hometown hero, his casket draped in the flag of his father's native country, Eritrea in East Africa, embarked on a 25-mile tour of the city. Earlier Friday, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to rename the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue "Nipsey Hussle Square." Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, a friend of Hussle, proposed the move. "His work and impact will never be forgotten and I am grateful to do a small part to ensure the marathon continues," Harris-Dawson said in a statement, using what has become a popular phrase in remembrance of the rapper. The South Los Angeles intersection is home to Hussle's clothing store, The Marathon. He was standing outside it when he was fatally shot on March 31. Hussle recently purchased the strip mall where The Marathon is located and planned to redevelop it, part of his broader ambitions to remake his childhood neighborhood and attempt to break the cycle of gang life that lured him in when he was younger. Eric R. Holder Jr., who has been charged with killing Hussle, has pleaded not guilty. Police have said Holder and Hussle had several interactions the day of the shooting and have described it as being the result of a personal dispute. Story continues Hussle's family and dozens of fans were at the meeting, which also adjourned in his honor, before heading to the burial service. For a decade, Hussle released much sought-after 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. Last year, Hussle hit new heights with "Victory Lap," his critically acclaimed major-label debut album on Atlantic Records that earned him a Grammy nomination. On Thursday, in the first celebrity memorial at Staples Center since Michael Jackson's nearly a decade ago, some of people who knew Hussle best, from his actress-fiancée Lauren London, dear friend Snoop Dogg and mother shared personal stories about the rapper during a three-hour service. When it was over, London revealed a fresh tattoo of Hussle on her forearm, writing in an Instagram post that "Real Love Never Dies" and that from now on "When you see me, you will always see him." ___ Follow Andrew Dalton at http://twitter.com/andyjamesdalton . Follow Jonathan Landrum Jr. on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MrLandrum31 .<doc-sep>As the funeral procession for rapper Nipsey Hussle made its way from downtown L.A. to Watts and then to Inglewood on Thursday, groups of mourners gathered at several intersections along the 25.5-mile route, some leaning out to touch the silver hearse as it passed and others dodging a long line of cars and motorcycles to snap photos. The procession, which began about 2:30 p.m. after the three-hour memorial, headed south on Vermont Avenue and is traveling west to Inglewood before making a stop at Hussle’s Marathon Clothing store, where he was fatally shot March 31. Earlier in the day, guests cheered and danced to Hussle’s music during his memorial, the energy electrifying Staples Center. Although the 21,000-seat stadium was filled with mourners — including celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill and Puff Daddy — many of Hussle’s fans in the South L.A. communities he helped lift up could not make it inside. For them, Hussle’s family wanted the celebration of the artist’s life to continue outside in the procession. Advertisement Hundreds of people line up waiting for #NipseyHussleCelebration of Life procession along Slauson Ave. at the #marathonclothing company @latimesphotos pic.twitter.com/OzyrACRjNJ — Gary Coronado (@gary_coronado) April 11, 2019 Family and friends praised Hussle’s ability to bring worlds together — rival gangs, law enforcement officials and music lovers. As the hearse motored down the streets of South L.A., people once again came together to say their final goodbyes. Traveling down South Vermont Avenue near West 49th Street, the procession quickly became quintessentially L.A., full of flashy cars performing showy maneuvers. At 49th Street, a lowrider car tilted onto one side. Other cars sped and swerved as passengers dangled precariously from open windows, some waving programs from the memorial service. A woman hanging out of a car while clutching a bottle yelled, “Neighborhoods!” — an apparent reference to the Neighborhood Crips, a collection of local gangs that includes the Rollin’ 60s, a group that once claimed Hussle as a member. “Get out of the street! You’re going to get hit!” a man in a car shouted to a woman on a Lime scooter. A small crowd that had gathered whipped out their smartphones to capture the spectacle. Marie Durrah watched the memorial service on television, then came out to see the procession. She lives in the Athens area but grew up on 67th Street in Crenshaw, which would later become Hussle’s turf. Advertisement “It was beautiful in its own right — different neighborhoods gathering together to pay homage to someone who did a lot for his community,” said Durrah, 53, who works for the county. 1 / 32 A hearse carrying the casket of Nipsey Hussle drives through a huge throng near his clothing store on Slauson Avenue in South Los Angeles. (Travis Geske / For The Times) 2 / 32 The procession for Nipsey Hussle along Slauson Avenue. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) 3 / 32 Nipsey Hussle’s hearse passes by his clothing store on Slauson Avenue. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles TImes) 4 / 32 People climb on a Los Angeles police car parked on Slauson Avenue as the procession for Nipsey Hussle passes. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) 5 / 32 Cindy Lynn of Los Angeles takes a selfie in front of a mural of Nipsey Hussle near the late rapper’s Marathon Clothing store. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) 6 / 32 People celebrate the life of Nipsey Hussle as his funeral procession passes the Watts Towers. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) 7 / 32 A woman holds a Nipsey Hussle memorial program in Watts. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) 8 / 32 Herb Johnson of Los Angeles pays his respects to Nipsey Hussle on a wall near the late rapper’s Marathon Clothing store. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) 9 / 32 People stand on the roof of Slauson Donuts to view the funeral procession. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) 10 / 32 The procession passes by Nipsey Hussle’s clothing store on Slauson Avenue. (Travis Geske / For The Times) 11 / 32 The procession in Watts. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) 12 / 32 A child rides a dirt bike in the procession following the hearse in Watts. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) 13 / 32 Fans wave as the hearse carrying Nipsey Hussle’s body departs Staples Center in a procession after the rapper’s memorial. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) 14 / 32 Fans wave as Nipsey Hussle’s hearse departs Staples Center. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) 15 / 32 Fans line the street outside Staples Center as Nipsey Hussle’s funeral procession departs. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) 16 / 32 Pallbearers carry Nipsey Hussle’s casket at the memorial service at Staples Center. (Frederick M. Brown / AFP-Getty Images) 17 / 32 Stevie Wonder performs during the memorial. (Kevork Djansezian / AFP-Getty Images) 18 / 32 Angelique Smith, left, and Dawit Asghedom, Nipsey Hussle’s parents, speak at the memorial service. (Kevork Djansezian / AFP-Getty Images) 19 / 32 Snoop Dogg speaks at the memorial. (Kevork Djansezian / AFP-Getty Images) 20 / 32 Stevie Wonder at the memorial. (Kevork Djansezian / AFP-Getty Images) 21 / 32 Romero “Slumbaby” Roberson, right, designed the shirt he wore to the memorial. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) 22 / 32 Fans gather for the memorial. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) 23 / 32 Freemasons attend the memorial. (David McNew / Getty Images) 24 / 32 People console one another at the memorial. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) 25 / 32 People gather along the procession route. (Kyle Grillot / AFP-Getty Images) 26 / 32 Outside Staples Center. (Etienne Laurent / EPA-Shutterstock) 27 / 32 Mourners arrive at Staples Center. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) 28 / 32 Fans of rapper Nipsey Hussle wait in line to attend a public memorial at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Ringo H.W.<doc-sep>Pastor Shep Crawford reminded those assembled that God understood their pain. "He too had a son who he lost at 33 and a half years," Crawford said, referencing Jesus. The minister and gospel musician spoke about how he didn't have to eulogize rapper Nipsey Hussle because "he lived a life where he eulogized himself." "There's no doubt in my mind that he was anointed by God," Crawford said of the rapper. The minister went on to say that God crammed a great deal into Hussle's life knowing that he didn't have much time. "Nipsey lived in his 33 years what most of us won't do if we had a 1,000 years," Crawford said. Crawford encouraged others to do their part to continue Nipsey's legacy. "He's just now turning this marathon race into a relay race," Crawford said. "Meaning that if he has let go of the baton, you have to pick it up and run till you can't run no more.<doc-sep>
LOS ANGELES — Nipsey Hussle's grieving family members, friends and fans were among thousands who filled the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday for his funeral as others lined nearby streets to say their final goodbye to the slain rapper. Musician Stevie Wonder, rapper Snoop Dogg and music industry icon Master P were among the celebrities who attend the memorial service inside the 21,000-seat arena that last hosted a funeral 10 years ago for Michael Jackson. Hussle fans in California had the opportunity to get free tickets, which were snapped up within minutes, to attend the event. "While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets and despair, Nipsey saw potential. He saw hope," former President Barack Obama said in a letter that was read at the service. "I hope his memory inspires more work in Crenshaw and communities like it." Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, was shot multiple times March 31 in Los Angeles outside The Marathon Clothing store, which he co-owned. He died at a hospital from gunshot wounds to his head and torso. The suspected gunman, Eric Holder, had allegedly gotten into a personal dispute with Hussle, 33, before leaving the store and returning with a gun. He was arrested April 2. Two other men were shot, but survived. In addition to Wonder, singers Marsha Ambrosius, Anthony Hamilton and Jhené Aiko performed at the memorial service, which included a video presentation, tributes by his children and family, including his longtime girlfriend Lauren London, and scripture readings. Other celebrities that took part in the service included media mogul Karen Civil and radio host Big Boy. Rapper YG and producer DJ Mustard were listed as pallbearers, along with Hussle’s brother Samiel Asghedom. Ambrosius became emotional before singing Mariah Carey's "Fly Like A Bird." Hamilton gave a touching rendition of his song, "Do You Feel Me," and Aiko performed her song, "Eternal Sunshine." Wonder also performed "Rocket Love" from his 1980 album “Hotter Than July." Civil read the heartfelt message that Obama wrote honoring Hussle. "I’d never met Nipsey Hussle, but I’d heard some of his music through my daughters, and after his passing, I had the chance to learn more about his transformation and his community work," Obama said in the letter. Lauren London's son, Kameron Carter, told the crowd about a dream he had days after Hussle died where the rapper told him that heaven was like "paradise." Hussle's daughter, Emani Asghedom, became visibly emotional on stage and did not want to talk. Several of Hussle's family members got up to talk, including the rapper's brother, Samiel. "I want everybody to know Nip put his heart and soul on Crenshaw and Slauson," he said. "Bro stayed and he died on Crenshaw and Slauson." He added: "Everything he said in the music was who he was. I hope that he knows that we're all proud of him." London read a text message she sent to the rapper in January thanking him for making her into "more of a woman." "You're still the coolest guy in the world to me," the message read. "I love you so much. Unconditionally. My truth is this. I'm never going to give up on you. My loyalty and devotion is to you." The actress, who shares son Kross Asghedom with the rapper, said she has "never felt this pain before." “My pain is for my 2-year-old that probably won’t remember how much his dad loved him," London said. She also included Los Angeles residents in her tribute, telling the crowd: "We lost an incredible soul. We lost someone incredibly rare." "I love you beyond this Earth," she continued. "And until we meet again, the marathon continues.” Following the service, London debuted a tattoo, running up her inner arm, she got of Hussle's face with the words "God will rise." "Real Love Never Dies. When you see me, you will always see him #LoveYouHussle," she captioned the photo. Snoop Dogg called Hussle a "great man" and a"great leader" during a speech that reflected on their friendship. "You are a peace advocate, Nip," he said. Before performing "Rocket Love," Stevie Wonder said Hussle's death showed a need for tougher gun laws. "It is so painful to know that we don’t have enough people taking a position that says, ‘Listen, we must have stronger gun laws.’ It’s unacceptable. It’s almost like the world is becoming blind," he said.