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Lauren London Posts Tribute on Anniversary of Nipsey Hussle's Death
Lauren London, the longtime girlfriend of Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle, posted a tribute marking the anniversary of his death, writing that “the pain is as heavy as it was a year ago,” according to NBC News.
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Lauren London Honors Nipsey Hussle on One-Year Anniversary of His Murder
A year after Nipsey Hussle’s tragic death, Lauren London continues to mourn and honor the rapper’s memory.
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Nipsey Hussle's Legacy Endures a Year After His Death
Much like his famous catchphrase “The Marathon Continues,” the late Nipsey Hussle’s legacy is pushing forward stronger than ever a year after his death
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Family Affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas Win Big at Grammys
The edgy, avant-pop album that siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas created in a small bedroom has made a huge splash at the 2020 Grammy Awards, winning 11 honors for the musical family
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Nipsey Hussle's Legacy Takes Center Stage at Grammy Awards
hile Hussle has received praise for being a skilled rapper, he’s also been honored for being an activist who tried to unite and build up his community.
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Final Goodbye: Recalling Influential People Who Died in 2019
This year saw the deaths of people who shifted culture through prose, pragmatism and persistence. U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings was a sharecropper’s son who rose to become one of the nation’s most influential voices. U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens was a Republican who went on to lead the court’s liberal wing. Writer Toni Morrison brought to light...
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These Were Chicago's Top Google Searches of 2019
What did you Google-search this year? Turns out breaking news involving celebrities was mostly top-of-mind for Chicagoans who “Googled” in 2019. Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, former NFL receiver Antonio Brown, Disney actor Cameron Boyce and Nipsey Hussle all made the list of Chicago’s top Google searches of the year, but none of them rose to No. 1. The top...
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Nipsey Hussle's Daughter Emani Pays Tribute to Late Dad at Elementary School Graduation
Nipsey Hussle’s daughter Emani paid tribute to her late father as she graduated from elementary school this weekend. The 10-year-old gave the rapper and his ex and her mother Tanisha Foster shout-outs in a short speech, as seen in a video posted on Instagram. “I want to begin by sharing my thankfulness for my mom for believing in me, and...
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A Host of Celebrities Speak out on Criminal Justice Reform
Kim Kardashian West isn’t the only celebrity speaking out for prison reform. It’s a topic that was also very important to slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, and to Common, Kevin Hart and a host of others who consider the criminal justice system often unfair and dehumanizing.
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29-Year-Old Man Indicted in Killing of Rapper Nipsey Hussle and Wounding of Two Others
A grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man in the March 31 killing of rapper Nipsey Hussle and the wounding of two other men in South Los Angeles.
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Cardi B Tops BET Noms, Nipsey Hussle Up for 1
Hip-hop star Cardi B is walking into the 2019 BET Awards as the most nominated act with seven, while late rapper Nipsey Hussle scored a posthumous nomination. BET told the Associated Press late Thursday that Cardi B’s nominations include two for the top prize — video of the year — with her hits “Money” and “Please Me,” with Bruno Mars....
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O.J. Simpson Prosecutor Christopher Darden Resurfaces as Defense Attorney for Alleged Nipsey Hussle Killer
No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Christopher Darden, one of the prosecutors who tried O.J. Simpson in 1994 for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, is now a defense attorney and his client is Eric Holder, the alleged killer of Grammy-nominated artist Nipsey Hussle.
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O.J. Simpson Prosecutor Christopher Darden Exits as Defense Attorney for Alleged Nipsey Hussle Killer
Christopher Darden, one of the prosecutors who tried O.J. Simpson in 1994 for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, is no longer defending Eric Holder, the alleged killer of Grammy-nominated artist Nipsey Hussle.
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Ice Cube, Others Mourn Director John Singleton at Private Funeral
Family, friends and dignitaries including Ice Cube, Stevie Wonder and Congresswoman Maxine Waters were among those mourning director John Singleton at his Los Angeles funeral on Monday.
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Man Shot With Nipsey Hussle Released From Jail
A 56-year-old parolee, shot alongside slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, was released Saturday morning from the Men’s Central Jail and free from any charges he may have been facing.
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After Nipsey Hussle's Slaying, Rival South LA Gangs Talk Peace
Rival gang members in South Los Angeles talked peace on Monday, about two weeks after rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed near his storefront.
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In Photos: Nipsey Hussle's Celebration of Life at Staples Center
More than 21,000 people gathered Thursday in downtown Los Angeles to remember Grammy-nominated rapper and philanthropist Nipsey Hussle. Nipsey, 33, was fatally shot outside the clothing store he owned in South Los Angeles on March 31.
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Nipsey Hussle's Mother Shares Heartfelt Message in Wake of His Death
Nipsey Hussle’s mother shared words of encouragement with those mourning the death of her son. In a nearly nine-minute video posted on Facebook on Tuesday, Angelique Smith said death is not something to be feared and described how Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, looked after he was fatally shot outside his clothing store Marathon Clothing, in Los Angeles...
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Radio Station Won't Play Kodak Black's Music Over Inappropriate Comments About Nipsey Hussle's Girlfriend
Rapper Kodak Black is facing backlash — and some fallout — from comments he made over the weekend about Lauren London, the longtime girlfriend of slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. During a live broadcast on Instagram on Saturday, Kodak announced his intentions to romantically pursue London, with whom Hussle had a young son. “I’ll be the best man I can be...
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Man Accused in Killing of Rapper Nipsey Hussle Pleads Not Guilty
The man charged with killing rapper Nipsey Hussle pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder charges. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019.