Ermias Davidson Asghedom (August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known professionally as Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), was an American rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California.

Emerging from the West Coast hip hop scene in the mid-2000s, Hussle initially became known for his numerous mixtapes, including his Bullets Ain't Got No Name series, The Marathon, The Marathon Continues and Crenshaw, the latter of which rapper Jay-Z, bought 100 copies for $100 each. After much delay, his debut studio albumVictory Lap was released in February 2018 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019.

Hussle was shot and killed outside his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.

Personal life

Hussle was born on August 15, 1985 and raised in the Crenshaw neighborhood of South Los Angeles. He was also a member of the local Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crips gang. He was Eritrean American.

Hussle and actress Lauren London began dating in 2013, and welcomed their first child together on August 31, 2016. London had children from a previous relationship with fellow rapper Lil Wayne, while Hussle had a daughter from a previous relationship named Emani.

Death

According to police sources, on March 31, 2019, Hussle was shot multiple times in the parking lot of his store, Marathon Clothing, on 3420 West Slauson Avenue in South Los Angeles at about 3:25 p.m. Two others were wounded in the shooting. All three victims were transported to a hospital, where Hussle was pronounced dead.

He was 33 years old. Upon hearing the news, multiple athletes, actors, and musicians offered their condolences on social media. Sources state that one suspect fled in a vehicle.

Discography

Studio albums

• Victory Lap (2018)

Mixtapes

• The Marathon (2010)
• The Marathon Continues (2011)
• Crenshaw (2013)
• Mailbox Money (2014)