Nipsey Hussle Celebration of Life Memorial

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April 11, 2019 1:01PM EDT

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Nipsey Hussle Celebration of Life Memorial

Nipsey Hussle Celebration of Life Memorial — Ermias Joseph Asghedom, known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, was tragically killed on March 31, when he was shot outside his ‘Marathon Clothing’ store in South Los Angles. Less than two weeks later, thousands gathered at the Staples Center on April 11 for ‘Nipsey Hussle Celebration Of Life.’ It was the first such ceremony to be held at the venue since Michael Jackson’s death in 2009. The memorial was a chance for fans, friends and family members to publicly mourn the heartbreaking end to the young man’s life.

Highly regarded within the underground hip-hop community, Nipsey Hussle broke through into the mainstream just a year before with his Grammy-nominated studio debut, ‘Victory Lap.’ He was poised to be one of the biggest names in music, which is why his shooting death was so shocking to many. Images from the memorial paint a picture of a beloved rapper, a cherished son, and a well-respected member of his community.

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Lauren London, Cameron Carter, and Kross Asghedom at Forest Lawn

Lauren London, Cameron Carter, and Kross Asghedom at Forest Lawn — Nipsey Hussle’s girlfriend Lauren London and her kids Cameron Carter and Kross Asghedom, arrive graveside while attending Nipsey Hussle’s funeral service at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles.

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Lauren London at Nipsey Hussle memorial

Lauren London at Nipsey Hussle memorial — Lauren London took to the podium to speak at her late boyfriend Nipsey Hussle’s memorial. She wore an all-white ensemble while giving a touching tribute.

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Lauren London and family at Nipsey Hussle memorial

Lauren London and family at Nipsey Hussle memorial — Lauren London was joined by her family while speaking at Nipsey Hussle’s Celebration of Life. They stood together near onstage at the Staples Center and gave a heartfelt tribute.

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Louis Farrakhan at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Louis Farrakhan at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Louis Farrakhan gave a powerful speech at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial. He wore a pinstripe suit for the occasion.

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Cassie at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Cassie at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Cassie, a close friend of Lauren London, attended Nipsey Hussle’s memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. She wore a black dress with thigh-high boots for the emotional service.

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Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Snoop Dogg and his wife, Shante Broadus, make their way inside Nipsey Hussle’s “Celebration Of Life” Memorial in Los Angeles’ Staples Center on April 11, 2019. Snoop later takes the stage to deliver a heartfelt tribute to Nipsey.

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G-Eazy at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

G-Eazy at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — G-Eazy leaves Nipsey Hussle memorial service. He wore black for the service.

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Omari Hardwick at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Omari Hardwick at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Omari Hardwick leaves Nipsey Hussle memorial service. He is surrounded by people.

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Dom Kennedy at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Dom Kennedy at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Nipsey Hussles best friend Dom Kennedy leaves memorial service. He wore white with a blue L.A. Dodgers hat.

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Teyana Taylor at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Teyana Taylor at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Teyana Taylor leaves Nipsey Hussle memorial service. She wore a black outfit and matching hat.

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Russel Westbrook at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Russel Westbrook at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Russel Westbrook makes his way into Nipsey Hussle’s memorial service at Staples Center, looking composed and mournful at the loss of the rapper. He wore black like many others.

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Lena Waithe at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Lena Waithe at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Lena Waithe arrives to Nipsey Hussle’s Celebration of Life ceremony in Los Angeles looking sleek and chic as she prepares to pay her respects to the late rapper.

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Master P at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Master P at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Master P speaks with the press waiting outside at the Celebration of Life memorial service for late rapper Nipsey Hussle. The two were friends and collaborators, with Master P calling Nipsey ‘one of a kind’ following his death.

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Master P and Romeo Miller at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Master P and Romeo Miller at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Master P and son Romeo Miller, aka Lil’ Romeo, arrive together to Nipsey Hussle’s memorial service at Staples Center.

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Order of Service for Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Order of Service for Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — The order of service for Nipsey Hussle’s Celebration of Life Memorial included remarks from many of his loved ones, like Lauren London and his children, as well as performances by Stevie Wonder and Jhene Aiko.

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Nipsey Hussle’s hearse leaves Staples Center

Nipsey Hussle’s hearse leaves Staples Center — A hearse leaves the Staples Center at the Nipsey Hussle Celebration of Life ceremony.

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Fans at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Fans at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Less than two weeks after Nipsey Hussle was shot dead in Los Angeles, thousands attended his memorial, ‘’Nipsey Hussle Celebration of Life,’ at the Staples Center in L.A. The event, held on April 11, 2019, allowed fans, friends and family members to gather and mourn Nipsey.

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Screen nearby Nipsey Hussle’s memorial in Los Angeles

Screen nearby Nipsey Hussle’s memorial in Los Angeles — A large screen on a nearby building broadcast a portrait of late rapper Nipsey Hussle and the message ‘Rest in Power Nipsey,’ near the Staples Center where people arrive to attend the ceremony ‘Nipsey Hussle Celebration of Life’ to honor his memory at the Staples Center Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Fans arrive at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Fans arrive at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Fans of Nipsey Hussle arrived at the ‘Celebration of Life’ while wearing shirts emblazoned with his face. Nipsey was shot dead on March 31 outside his ‘Marathon Clothing’ store.

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A Nipsey Hussle fan paints a picture of him at his memorial

A Nipsey Hussle fan paints a picture of him at his memorial — A fan paints a portrait of Nipsey Hussle as mourners attend the ‘Nipsey Hussle Celebration Of Life’ at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. In addition to being a prominent figure in the underground hip-hop scene, Nipsey was a beloved member of the community.

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Nipsey Hussle’s silver hearse outside his memorial

Nipsey Hussle’s silver hearse outside his memorial — A silver hearse, believed to be carrying the body of Nipsey Hussle (born Ermias Asghedom), arrives at the Staples Center for the ‘Celebration of Life.’ Following the memorial, a funeral procession will travel throughout southern L.A., until reaching a funeral home in Crenshaw.

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Fans gather at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Fans gather at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Fans, family, and the Los Angles community at large, crowding around the Staples center, waiting for Nipsey Hussle’s Celebration of Life Memorial to begin.

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Nipsey Hussle fans outside Staples Center

Nipsey Hussle fans outside Staples Center — Fans gladly shared their favorite moments and music of Nipsey Hussle, as they spoke with reporters outside the rapper’s Celebration of Life Memorial

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Nipsey Hussle fans gather in Los Angeles

Nipsey Hussle fans gather in Los Angeles — Thousands of fans gather as they await the Nipsey Hussle funeral procession which took place throughout the streets of Los Angeles, CA on April 11, 2019.

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Nipsey Hussle fans gather in Los Angeles

Nipsey Hussle fans gather in Los Angeles — Thousands of fans gather as they await the Nipsey Hussle funeral procession which took place throughout the streets of Los Angeles, CA on April 11, 2019.

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Nipsey Hussle photo outside memorial

Nipsey Hussle photo outside memorial — Red and blue bandanas adorn a piece of Nipsey Hussle artwork which signifies the gang truce in Los Angeles, CA after the late rapper was shot and killed on March 31, 2019.

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Security team at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial

Security team at Nipsey Hussle’s memorial — Police gathering before thousands of fans arrived at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to attend Nipsey Hussle’s ‘Celebration of Life’ memorial on April 11, 2019.

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Nipsey Hussle screen outside memorial

Nipsey Hussle screen outside memorial — Outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA where the Nipsey Hussle ‘Celebration of Life’ memorial took place on April 11, 2019.

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Nipsey Hussle fans take photos at memorial

Nipsey Hussle fans take photos at memorial — Thousand of fans gathered along the streets of Los Angeles, CA to pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle during his funeral procession on April 11, 2019.

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Nipsey Hussle black and white drawing at memorial

Nipsey Hussle black and white drawing at memorial — Nipsey Hussle artwork drawn on canvas of the late rapper wearing a skull cap and chain showing off his many tattoos and looking pensive.

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