Kendrick Lamar, Nas, J. Cole & More React to the Death of Nipsey Hussle

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Hip-hop community is in mourning

Rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle was killed in a shooting in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday, March 31st. The store is located minutes away from Crenshaw, the neighborhood he grew up.

READ: After A Decade of Grinding, 2018 Was Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap

Nipsey, who was one of three people who got shot, was only 33 at the time of his death. He was young, but it’s clear that the rapper left a huge impact on hip-hop and the Los Angeles community. Moments after NBC News announced that Nipsey didn’t survive the shooting, members of the hip-hop community started to send their condolences online. Everyone from Lupe Fiasco to Chance The Rapper to Pharrell sent their love to the slain rapper.

Scroll down to see their reaction below.

Chance The Rapper

RIP Nipsey man. This is tragic

— Chance Owbum 📅 (@chancetherapper) April 1, 2019

Drake

 

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Fuck. My whole energy is just at a low right now hearing this. We just linked for the first time in years and said we were gonna do a new song this summer cause it had been too long. You were having the best run and I was so happy watching from distance fam nobody ever talks down on your name you were a real one to your people and to the rest of us. I’m only doing this here cause I want the world to know I saw you as a man of respect and a don. Rest easy my g.

A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT

‘Pharrell

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

Issa Rae

Watching Nipsey inspired me to invest and own in our communities. He was a solid man who loved his woman, his family and his community. This hurts.

— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) April 1, 2019

21 Savage

Real one after real one smh R.I.P Nipsey the solid morals you stood on and your legacy will last 4L!!

— Saint Laurent Don (@21savage) April 1, 2019

Meek Mill

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

Thundercat

wtf.

— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) April 1, 2019

Questlove

Man…Lauren…damn man.

— Questlove (In E flat) (@questlove) April 1, 2019

9th Wonder

Rest in Heavenly Power, @NipseyHussle

— 9th Wonder (@9thwonder) April 1, 2019

Estelle

Purely Feel sick. 🙏🏾 big for @LaurenLondon Nipsey’s family. Un real.

— Estelle (@EstelleDarlings) April 1, 2019

El-P

rest in peace Nipsey Hussle 😞

— el-p (@therealelp) April 1, 2019

6LACK

my heart is so heavy. gathering the little energy i have to send it to whoever needs it. shit got everybody sick man. love you Nip 🙏🏾💔💙

— bear (@6LACK) April 1, 2019

Boogie

I don’t know bout this world at all anymore bro this destroyed me man ..I love u forever @NipseyHussle

— Boogie (@WS_Boogie) April 1, 2019

Phonte

I never had the chance to meet or work with Nip, but I salute any brother working to turn his life around and make a positive impact on his community. 33 is far too young to die. Rest well, soldier.

— Phonte (@phontigallo) April 1, 2019

Chuck Inglish

Aye we really love you my nigga.
Not love(d). Just pure Love…

You are a legend on this planet forever.

I’m fucked up.

— CHUCK (@Chuckisdope) April 1, 2019

Bo1-ida

Nipsey was so important to the movement, I’m so sad

— Boi-1da (@Boi1da) April 1, 2019

Alchemist

You did so much but there was so much more to do. Everyone was so proud. I love you. Rest easy Nip. 💔

— Alchemist (@Alchemist) April 1, 2019

Evidence

cold cold day for LA. Nip forever

— Evidence. (@Evidence) April 1, 2019

Lupe Fiasco

Rip Nipsey Hussle.

May God have mercy on your soul and bring peace to your family and friends.

You ARE a light and an inspiration to us all. And we gonna keep running this marathon. That yellow tape ain’t the finish line it’s the beginning of the victory lap. Legacy.

💙…

— “DROGAS WAVE” NOW PLAYING (@LupeFiasco) April 1, 2019

Dwele

 

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Man I rocked with Nipsey before i even knew who he was. This here is gettin old. #RIP and condolences to the fam man🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

A post shared by Dwele (@therealdwele) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:22pm PDT

Rihanna

 

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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

A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:40pm PDT

Karrueche

 

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The city is hurting for real! Lauren I am so so so so so sorry!!! ❤️ RIP NIPSEY 🙏🏽

A post shared by karrueche (@karrueche) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:34pm PDT

LaKeith Stanfield

 

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Rest. We need self love.

A post shared by LaKeith Stanfield (@lakeithstanfield3) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:35pm PDT

Kehlani

heartbroken and speechless
god bless your beautiful family
just spoke about working…

a community legend. a humble king… forreal. ah this don’t feel real. wow.

— Kehlani (@Kehlani) April 1, 2019

LeBron James

 

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Just spoke with you the other day on text bro! Telling you how proud I was of you and how I was get you to more Laker games next season. Been A Stand Up dude from Day 1. May you rest in PARADISE Young King 👑‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ This One Hurts Big Time!

A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:42pm PDT

Talib Kweli

 

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What a damn tragedy. We have lost another brilliant black man to senseless gun violence. One of my favorite things in the world to do was tell people how much they were sleeping on Nipsey Hussle. He has inspired me so much as an artist. Salute young Nip. RIP. 🙏🏾

A post shared by Talib Kweli (@talibkweli) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:23pm PDT

Freddie Gibbs

 

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Til we meet again my brother….Rest Peacefully….we all lost today. 😢

A post shared by Kane (@freddiegibbs) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:34pm PDT

Big Boi

 

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🙏🏽

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Fat Joe

 

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God Bless this young man entrepreneur that made it from nothing. Opened businesses in his community sharing hope and opportunity with his people. I pray for his family and all the families that continue to loose beautiful lives due to senseless Gun Violence @nipseyhussle what a beautiful guy since day 1

A post shared by FAT JOE (@fatjoe) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:10pm PDT

Miguel

 

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Heavy. Sending nothing but love and condolences to Nipsey’s family, friends, Lauren, loved ones. Man had a lot of v positive things he was working on for his community and overall consciousness not to mention always solid energy when we crossed paths. Shit is wild we’re the same age. Heart breaking

A post shared by Miguel TV 📺 (@miguel) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:43pm PDT

Bun B

 

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This world is real. Life is precious. Chase your dreams and live your life to the fullest. Because we never know. My condolences to his family and friends. This man was on an amazing run right now. Shot down in his prime. Cold world. Rest In Peace.

A post shared by Bun B (@bunb) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:38pm PDT

Swizz Beats

 

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I’m truly hurt this was one of the good guys ! Sending blessings and love to his family 🙏🏽

A post shared by the Real Swizz (@therealswizzz) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:37pm PDT

Jay Rock

I’m lost for words right now smh

— Jay Rock (@jayrock) April 1, 2019

Styles P

That just really really hurt can’t help but drop tears ! Nip is solid and stood for something that represented growth And unity . His spirit will live forever!!!sleep in peace king !!!

— ghost (@therealstylesp) April 1, 2019

Snoop Dogg

 

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Prayers to @laurenlondon and her family 💙🙏🏽

A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Mar 31, 2019 at 5:41pm PDT

Ava DuVernay

I’ll remember him this way. Bright, genuine, forward thinking.

I’ll remember the beauty that he saw in our community. And the beauty that he was.

He loved us. He’s left that love with us. And it cannot die.

Rest in Power, King. You mattered. #FarewellNipsey pic.twitter.com/fiSvURrz3U

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) April 1, 2019

Nas

 

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We are at a great loss today. This hurts. Straight to the point. It’s dangerous to be an MC. Dangerous to be a b-ball player. It’s dangerous to have money. Dangerous To Be A Black Man. So much hatred. We live like our brothers and sisters in third world countries live. Right in America. Decisions we make about our own life be based on decisions cuz we might not live. Its so deep rooted. It’s not a easy fix. Hard to fix anything when kids are still living in poverty. I ain’t shutting up though, Nipsey is a True voice. He will never be silenced. He still is A stand up General for the People who never left his people. He is Loved by the people. Prayers for his family. Let’s keep pushing Truth for The Man. Love You King Nipsey Hussle/ Ermias Asghedom Respectfully, Nasir Jones

A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas) on Mar 31, 2019 at 6:18pm PDT

J. Cole

RIP NIPSEY HUSSLE

— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019

It hurt when you see peers go

— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019

Nipsey you a legend. I respect and admire your career path and what you did for the neighborhood. My heart broke today when I saw the news. I’m praying for your loved ones. This was sposed to be the year we got one in. God had bigger plans for you 🙏🏿

— J. Cole (@JColeNC) April 1, 2019

 

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Rolled down my window 12 years ago on Crenshaw & Slauson as you handed me your demo & said “Chuck, don’t frisbee my shit homie… give a young nigga a ear”. From that day to letting you open up for me on tour & us going around the world together, creating a bond & watching your growth to today…… Murdered my friend in front of his own store on a Sunday at that !!! After just talking to you on the phone just last night about the Dr. Sebi documentary, family, the kids & how we were both bout to f&$k the summer up with this music, the world loses a true king. A man that was truly about everything he spoke & stood up for all that he believed in. I keep seeing your name in these headlines bro, but it seems unreal to me…. like, I just cannot believe you gone !!!! I love you….. I’m really broken & saddened by the fact they did this to you SMMFH !!!!! I can only imagine what your family is going through right now… This was not how your life on earth was supposed to end !!!!!!!! They don’t even make friends like you no more…… @nipseyhussle 🙏🏾 & in LA, at his own store ?!?!? A store & business he put there for his people ?!?!? Los Angeles, how we let this happen ?!?!?!?!? I’m ashamed of you right now !!!!! Can’t even live out ya whole life in this city no more… this shit right here is just krazy to me !!!!!!!!!!!! #RestInPeaceNip can’t even fuckin believe it’s actually your name attached to all these REST IN PEACE posts !!!!! SMFH

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Joe Budden

Still distraught. Still in pain.

— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) April 1, 2019

Vince Staples

REST IN PEACE NIPSEY HUSSLE

— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) April 1, 2019

Diddy

 

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💔 @nipseyhussle

A post shared by Diddy (@diddy) on Mar 31, 2019 at 7:55pm PDT

 

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Wow. I don’t even know what to say. I’m confused. Nipsey and I had just started really getting to know each other. I feel honored to have worked on his project. Nipsey represents change, he represents evolution, he represents everything our culture needs to embrace. Black ownership. Black love. Black wealth. God bless you and your family King. @laurenlondon whatever you need we are here for you. My family is your family. 🖤

A post shared by Diddy (@diddy) on Apr 1, 2019 at 1:38am PDT

Pusha-T

 

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Sad to see you go Nip, I’m only finding peace in knowing you are blessed. As you know, I was honored to share in such an amazing year with you musically. We spoke abt how they let the “real ones” in the building and how the Grammys “got it right” this time. I would gauge everyone’s music credibility based on if they mentioned you. “Don’t pair me or compare me, unless the said party is a rare breed…” – self You definitely are a rare breed and I thank you for being genuine to me and in your mission to empower your people…Always love.

A post shared by Pusha T (@kingpush) on Mar 31, 2019 at 6:53pm PDT

Kendrick Lamar

 

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@KendrickLamar pays tribute to Nipsey Hussle at Lollaplaooza Argentina. 🕊 🙏🏾

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