Rapper Nipsey Hussle has died.
The artist was shot multiple times outside his store, Marathon Clothing Company, in the Hyde Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles. He was 33.
Hussle was one of three men who were shot in the attack. They were all taken to a local hospital following the shooting, where Hussle later died of his injuries, according to multiple reports.
Authorities told ET that the other men are in stable condition.
The suspect responsible fled in a vehicle, and the scene is currently being processed and the attack is being investigated as a homicide.
The rapper notably tweeted shortly before reports of his shooting began to surface, “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”
Hussle — who was born in raised in the Crenshaw neighbourhood of L.A., not far from where he was gunned down — worked as a local community organizer and was involved in the ongoing Destination Crenshaw arts project.
Hussle had two children, including a daughter, Emani, and a 2-year-old son he and girlfriend Lauren London welcomed in August 2016.
Fellow artists who were friends with the rapper turned to Twitter to express their condolences, including Diddy, who shared a video of himself and Hussle working in the studio together.
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 pic.twitter.com/rKZ2agxm2a— Rihanna (@rihanna) April 1, 2019
RIP Nipsey man. This is tragic
— Chance Owbum
(@chancetherapper) April 1, 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
So so SAD man!! DAMN man this hurt. — LeBron James (@KingJames) April 1, 2019
Maaaan this got me sick… prayers to @LaurenLondon and the rest of the family
#RIPNipsey — Chris Paul (@CP3) April 1, 2019
This one hurts man… Lauren I am so so so sorry!!! RIP Nipsey
— Karrueche Tran (@karrueche) April 1, 2019
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