Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside of his Marathon clothing store in Los Angeles on Sunday. News of the shooting shocked many in the music community, but Hussle was more than just a rapper. He was an entrepreneur, an activist, and an influential NBA fan.
Many players in the Association immediately reacted with an outpouring of support when news of his shooting spread. And soon it was revealed that he had died as a result of the shooting. That saw even more players and teams reach out to share stories about Hussle and the impact he had on them through his music and friendship.
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers each honored Hussle with in-arena celebrations of his life on Sunday, and afterward Steph Curry and other Warriors players spoke about the impact his death had on them. That continued on social media, with Curry sharing an image of he and Hussle from a show they shot last summer.
LeBron James shared more stories about Hussle’s impact, which went well beyond just music in Los Angeles.
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Many posted images of Hussle and themselves on Instagram, sharing stories about the impact his music or friendship had on them.
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Kyle Kuzma of the Lakers shared a particularly heartbreaking story about the impact Hussle’s mixtapes had on his career and his outlook on life.
Dwyane Wade spoke to the Miami Sun-Sentinel and shared his thoughts on Hussle’s death. He was friends with Hussle’s partner, Lauren London, and said his heart went out to his family and especially his children.
“And it’s unfortunate, as we continue to lose so many important young men in this world, especially the ones who are doing good and are trying to do good for others,” he said. “It’s a big loss. It’s a big loss for our community. It’s a big loss for his family. It’s a big loss for this world.
“So it’s a sad night. It’s a sad day for us, for everyone who loves his music, everyone who got a chance to get to know him and everyone who knows his family.”
More tributes are sure to come, as it’s clear the music and legacy of Nipsey Hussle will live on for a very long time even after his life was tragically cut short far too soon.
Nipsey Hussle is a Warner Music artist. .
