Nipsey Hussle’s murder has sent shock waves through the hip hop community.
Drake, Rihanna, Meek Mill, Pharrell Williams, K Michelle, SZA, Ella Mai, Snoop Dogg, Rich The Kid, Offset, MC Lyte, and many more artists have shared their reactions o Nipsey Hussle‘s passing. The Victory Lap rapper was shot and killed just outside a clothing store he owns in Hyde Park on the South side of Los Angeles. Two other men were also shot in the incident and their condition is unknown at this time.
“My whole energy is just at a low right now hearing this,” Drake wrote on Instagram. “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.”
“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,” Rihanna wrote.
“BLACK MAN ON A JOURNEY OF POSITIVITY KILLED THIS A SHAME TO OUR CULTURE REST UP HOMIE,” Offset wrote.
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— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 31, 2019
Broke me…. we really fighting for our lives against our own kind and really have to take risk and match the level of hatred that we are born in .. I’m tired ?? prayers for my brother and his family
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) 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