Things You Probably didn't know about Nipsey Hussle

Rapper, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist Nipsey Hussle was killed on march 31st, 2019 outside of his clothing store in the Crenshaw District of South Central Los Angeles. Few things you probably didn't know about the late Rapper.

Ermias Asghedom, best known by his stage name Nipsey Hussle was born of an Eritrean immigrant father and an African-American mother, Nipsey Hussle grew up in Crenshaw, Los Angeles.

Nipsey Hussle's real First name Ermias means God Will Uplift

Nipsey Hussle's Clothing store was initial an idea of his Older brother Samiel Asghedom, known as Blacc Sam

Nipsey Hussle visited Eritrea's Dad birth country located in Eastern Africa Twice: first at 18 year old and at 32 year Old after releasing his first Album Victory Lap. ( In the above picture, Nipsey Hussle along with his dad and brother meets with Eritrean President during their trip in April 2018)

Nipsey Hussle wins at the 62nd Grammy Awards his first Grammy after his death for best rap performance for his track "Racks in the Middle," a collab featuring Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy.

Nipsey Hussle owned the Strip Mall where his Marathon Clothing store is located in Crenshaw.

Nipsey Hussle was an Activist. He co-owned Vector 90 an inner city coworking community and incubator focused on developing underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Nipsey Hussle death was confirmed by L.A Mayor Eric Garcetti.

U.S Former President Barrack Obama wrote a letter paying tribute to Nipsey Hussle.

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