Rappers pay tribute to Grammy-nominated Nipsey Hussle

01 April 2019, 10:07 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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(Nipsey Hussle)

Rappers around the world have been paying tribute to the Grammy-nominated Nipsey Hussle, who was shot dead aged 33.

The rapper was shot dead outside his clothes shop in South LA on Sunday (31 March), the BBC reports.

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti wrote on Twitter, "L.A. is hurt deeply each time a young life is lost to senseless gun violence."

Last year Hussle's debut album, Victory Lap, was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

Over the years the rapper has collaborated with Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Buddy, Rich The Kid, MGMT, and many others.

Rappers from multiple continents have since paid tributes to Hussle on socials.

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Fuck. My whole energy is just at a low right now hearing this. We just linked for the first time in years and said we were gonna do a new song this summer cause it had been too long. You were having the best run and I was so happy watching from distance fam nobody ever talks down on your name you were a real one to your people and to the rest of us. I’m only doing this here cause I want the world to know I saw you as a man of respect and a don. Rest easy my g.
A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT

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One of a few who defined independence to me rest up nipsey
A post shared by GHETTS (@therealghetts) on Apr 1, 2019 at 12:09am PDT

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Our last conversation . Gods plan can’t be questioned NHIP c u when I get there
A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Mar 31, 2019 at 6:44pm PDT

Kendrick Lamar pays tribute to Nipsey Hussle during a concert in Argentina.
RIP Nipsey pic.twitter.com/4otlLmWAMy
— Hip-Hop (@DebatesMusic) April 1, 2019

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Painful.Icon.Father.Friend.Nipsey.
A post shared by Rick Ross (@richforever) on Mar 31, 2019 at 7:08pm PDT

You made me believe in the marathon, you taught me success is an uphill climb and I’ll forever be grateful.

RIP Nipsey Hussle
— kojeyRadical (@KojeyRadical) April 1, 2019

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I’m feeling so fucked up right now. R.I.P Nipsey Condolences to your family. WTF!! Can we please stop!!!
A post shared by Dr. Dre (@drdre) on Mar 31, 2019 at 8:47pm PDT

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This doesn’t make any sense! My spirit is shaken by this! Dear God may His spirit Rest In Peace and May You grant divine comfort to all his loved ones! I’m so sorry this happened to you @nipseyhussle
A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:40pm PDT

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Rolled down my window 12 years ago on Crenshaw & Slauson as you handed me your demo & said “Chuck, don’t frisbee my shit homie... give a young nigga a ear”. From that day to letting you open up for me on tour & us going around the world together, creating a bond & watching your growth to today...... Murdered my friend in front of his own store on a Sunday at that !!! After just talking to you on the phone just last night about the Dr. Sebi documentary, family, the kids & how we were both bout to f&$k the summer up with this music, the world loses a true king. A man that was truly about everything he spoke & stood up for all that he believed in. I keep seeing your name in these headlines bro, but it seems unreal to me.... like, I just cannot believe you gone !!!! I love you..... I’m really broken & saddened by the fact they did this to you SMMFH !!!!! I can only imagine what your family is going through right now... This was not how your life on earth was supposed to end !!!!!!!! They don’t even make friends like you no more...... @nipseyhussle & in LA, at his own store ?!?!? A store & business he put there for his people ?!?!? Los Angeles, how we let this happen ?!?!?!?!? I’m ashamed of you right now !!!!! Can’t even live out ya whole life in this city no more... this shit right here is just krazy to me !!!!!!!!!!!! #RestInPeaceNip can’t even fuckin believe it’s actually your name attached to all these REST IN PEACE posts !!!!! SMFH
A post shared by The Game (@losangelesconfidential) on Mar 31, 2019 at 6:30pm PDT

Nipsey you a legend. I respect and admire your career path and what you did for the neighborhood. My heart broke today when I saw the news. I’m praying for your loved ones. This was sposed to be the year we got one in. God had bigger plans for you
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019

You were about something..positive and for your community in every chance you had to speak..and because of that You inspired millions..millions who will uphold your legacy forever. rest amongst the stars. https://t.co/7gZ795wcQT
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) April 1, 2019