Nipsey Hussle, whose real name is Ermias Joseph Asghedom, was a rapper and activist in Los Angeles, California. He became known on the west coast hip-hop scene thanks to his mixtapes in the mid 2000s, and was recognized by high-profile stars like JAY-Z. His debut album was finally released in Feb. 2018, and received a nomination for Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards in 2019. Nipsey also owned a clothing store, Marathon Clothing, in L.A., and dabbled in some acting. On March 31, 2019, Nipsey was tragically shot and killed outside of his store. He was pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital. Nipsey was survived by his longtime girlfriend, Lauren London, who he started dating in 2013, as well as their son, Kross, born 2016. He also had a daughter, Emani, from a previous relationship. In this photo, Nipsey attends the Roc Nation’s Pre-Grammy Brunch in LA on Feb. 9, 2019. Keep clicking through the gallery to see more photos of Nipsey from his too-short life.
