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The entire Hip-Hop community was rocked to its core on this day one year ago as news that Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed spread online and across media outlets. On Twitter, fans are joined in remembering the talented rapper and entrepreneur while firmly reminding the world that “the marathon continues.”
Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom on August 15, 1985, in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, Calif., was on the cusp of becoming a household name after years toiling in the West Coast underground which culminated into his debut album, Victory Lap, getting nominated for a Grammy Award in 2019. Along with his rising stature in music, Hussle continued to be a beacon of light to those in his beloved hometown and continually reached back as a community advocate and business leader.
Hussle’s fiancee, Lauren London, has remained vigilant in keeping her loved one’s memory alive and his family has also exhibited epic amounts of strength as they continued to hold up Hussle’s name in high honor.
We won’t labor again over the unfortunate details of Hussle’s senseless death as we’ve covered it plenty on this site. Instead, we looked over the loving tweets and shared memories of those that Hussle both met personally and inspired by way of his actions in the community. Hussle’s Neighborhood Nip Foundation also continues the groundwork that the rapper was putting in on the ground and a partnership with Puma with London as the face of the campaign also supports the foundation’s chief aims.
For those unfamiliar with the sounds of Nipsey Hussle, we’ve shared his final album Victory Lap below. Keep scrolling to see the reactions on Twitter under the “RIP NIP” trending topic.
Rest powerfully in peace, Nipsey Hussle.
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A year ago today, not only was the industry shaken, but our hearts were too. Still feels like it happened yesterday & it will feel that way forever. The prayers & support for Nipsey Hussleβs loved ones remains as strong today as it did a year ago. RIP NIP. Forever a π π #TMC pic.twitter.com/MlOzFi0gtC
— WellTheTruthIs (@truth_well) March 31, 2020
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I canβt believe itβs been a year. Thank you for always trying to figure out what we can do for the community.
— Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) March 31, 2020
Donβt worry, we are still down here doing the work. RIP NIP. #TheMarathonContinues pic.twitter.com/MZL9I5uFF5
3.
Success doesn't happen overnight.
— Beez (@capital_sb) March 31, 2020
RIP Nip https://t.co/nVBIDKFNyC
4.
Been a whole year without Nipsey Hussle, RIP Nip the marathon continues pic.twitter.com/IDYRbzb8bP
— PLAYBOI OPTI ποΈβ©οΈ (@SubToOptimus) March 31, 2020
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Today marks 1 year since Nipsey Hussle passed. Here is Nipseyβs last studio session before passing away..
— M i n k (@Minkboi) March 31, 2020
RIP NIP π pic.twitter.com/BT6196VL7H
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RIP Nip. We wonβt forget u.
— ζͺει«γε ζ΄εε£ (@TheInfamousOGv2) March 31, 2020
8/15/85-3/31/19 pic.twitter.com/W42hLKu02X
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Forever Nip Hussle ππππππ
— CallMehBruddaDem (@jasminewins_) March 31, 2020
8/15/1985-3/31/2019
RIP NIP pic.twitter.com/iI6FH2VZHs
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Imagine Being Late AF To Work & Finding Out That Nipsey Is The Reason Why Cuz He Shooting βRap N*ggasβ Video π#TheMarathonContinues RIP NIP ππ pic.twitter.com/x7LECkhBgw
— DJ First Classβ’ π (@1DJFirstClass) March 31, 2020
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A few shots I took last year. RIP Nip πππ pic.twitter.com/RIFigf7Fem
— K. Matic (@5678matic) March 31, 2020
10.
Within one year we lost two inspirational legends! RIP Nip ππΎ Rip Kobe π’#RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/awDsewg28t
— yourfavouriteleo (@royaltee_xo) March 31, 2020
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1 year ago... π
— β’May 3rdβ’ βοΈπ (@BeautyTee_93) March 31, 2020
and our hearts are still aching
RIP NIP #RIPNipseyHussle πππ€π#TheMarathonContinues pic.twitter.com/S0ElqHRRr7
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Damn, 1 year today. We lost a real one. RIP NIP. One of my fave artist. Still donβt even feel real but as he always said... The Marathon Continues π
— josh cozy (@therealjoshcozy) March 31, 2020
edit by me. pic.twitter.com/4sbKXXHL6F
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I made mills, then I paid my taxes
— Namane Modiseβ οΈ (@Mani_TheTruth) March 31, 2020
Then I wifed up my favorite actress
And post pictures on vacation with a lengthy caption RIP NIPπ
Appreciate u for the daily motivation π pic.twitter.com/4mezDjiTMU
14.
Leaving this motivation on the timeline by Tha Great himself π#TMC
— Long Live Nip π (@HussleForever) March 15, 2020
pic.twitter.com/HVrMlizzkS
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RIP NIP canβt believe itβs been a year pic.twitter.com/Qbm6LuCiT3
— Nate π (@Grey_LaRon) March 28, 2020