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Ermias Joseph Nipsey Hussle

Death by Force
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Ermias Joseph Asghedom, widely known as Nipsey Hussle, was a Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepreneur who was tragically shot and killed on March 31, 2019, at the age of 33. The incident occurred outside his Marathon Clothing store in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Around 3:20 p.m., Nipsey Hussle was standing with two other individuals when a man approached and fired multiple shots at them. Nipsey was struck several times and was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. at a nearby hospital. The ...Read More
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  • latimes.com: Eric Holder, suspect in Nipsey Hussle shooting, is arrested
  • latimes.com: Killing of Nipsey Hussle in South L.A. likely has some ties to gangs, source says; LAPD seeks suspect
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    Victim Details

    Ermias Joseph Nipsey Hussle Asghedom

    Male

    Black / African American

    Los-angeles

    CA

    2019-03-31

    33

    Ermias

    Joseph Nipsey Hussle

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Did anyone else find it incredible how committed Nipsey was to his community? It’s truly a rare th... ...Read More
    05/27/2024
    Did anyone else notice how Holder's defense team brought up mental health issues during the trial? I... ...Read More
    03/26/2024
    It's hard to wrap my mind around the senselessness of Nipsey Hussle's murder. One aspect I’ve been... ...Read More
    03/02/2024
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