On March 31, 2019, the hip hop community suffered an immense loss when rap artist, activist and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle died at the age of 33 from multiple gunshot wounds. His murder, which took place in front of his The Marathon clothing store on the corner of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, snuffed out the light of not only one of the most beloved rap artists in the game, but a leader in L.A. who had the power to create change.

While his death left rap fans and artist with grief. It also resulted in the family receiving and abundant amount of support form the community, and fans. Nipsey was more than a rapper. He was a hero to many young black and brown men and women looking to change their circumstances, while attaining spiritual wealth.

We have lost such an influential person to the community, Rap game will never be the same.

“The company you keep has a large influence on the situations you bring to yourself. So, whatever direction motherfuckers are heading in, whether it’s rap music, production, or a 9-5 life, whatever it is; you gotta surround yourself with people thats like minded and focused on the same goal you’re focused on. Birds of a feather flock together. -Nipsey Hussel