Nipsey Hussle’s death has had a profound effect on the Black community.
Hussle died on March 31 after he was shot multiple times by Eric Holder in front of his Marathon Clothing store. Since then, there has been an outpouring of grief from celebrities, fans and even people who were not fans of his music before his death.
Social media is brimming with creative and heartfelt praises to the “Dedication” rapper.
Here are a few of our favorite tributes to Nip:
1. J. Cole and Big Sean brought him to Dreamville Festival.
Well done @JColeNC ???????? #RIPNipsey
pic.twitter.com/qcv3n3z1aN— ???????? (@_KingRodney) April 7, 2019
.@BigSean paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle yesterday at Dreamville Fest. ???? pic.twitter.com/mSehYBQS1n
— Def Jam Recordings (@defjam) April 7, 2019
2. Someone recreated his image with hair beads.
3. Gangbangers called a truce.
4. Russell Westbrook played the second 20-20-20 game in NBA history and dedicated the feat to Nip.
On Tuesday night, Russell Westbrook dedicated his once-in-a-lifetime on-court performance to his once-in-a-lifetime off-court inspiration, Nipsey Hussle. pic.twitter.com/d2MkWVmtYg
— SportsbyBrooks (@SportsbyBrooks) April 3, 2019
5. The Nation of Islam marched to Marathon to pay its respects.
The #NationOfIslam honored #NipseyHussle today!! It was a beautiful celebration of his life. #NOI
pic.twitter.com/yGPDBr5dr0— Simply Ebony (@ebonyajohnson) April 8, 2019
6. This young man and his date took Nip to prom.
7. An artist created this painting with fantastic attention to detail.
8. Rick Ross got Nipsey tatted on his arm.
Rick Ross gets a Nipsey Hussle tattoo pic.twitter.com/z3MMGzWhi0
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) April 5, 2019
9. He is the subject of several murals across the country.
Mural of Nipsey Hussle on Melrose Ave. #RIPNipseyHussle
#NipseyHussle ???????????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/siE03weSrx— CJ Hightower (CJ the DON) (@comic_cjthedon) April 3, 2019
Nipsey Hussle mural by Colton Valentine just went up here in San Antonio???????? 802 San Pedro pic.twitter.com/mC8943kJl4
— Xenia “Pan Dusse” G.✨ (@xeniaporvida) April 6, 2019
Adding the text to the #RIPNippseyHussle mural tonight. This mural should of been painted for all the community changes Nipsey developed. All I can hope for is that entrepreneurship isn't discouraged after this tragedy. #Hussle
#NipseyHussle
pic.twitter.com/VDHryUFGMV— Z the Art (@ztheart_) April 6, 2019
cuz & his homies did a mural in La between Washington and Arlington ???? @NipseyHussle
#RestInPeace
pic.twitter.com/RGzBlVdGvF— MIGUEL BLANCO (@mikethewingman) April 2, 2019
Nipsey Hussle mural going up in Little Five Points, ATL ????????impactful king ???? pic.twitter.com/6TgWoiaJmd
— Cee Himself (@CeejDoezIt) April 6, 2019
Nipsey Hussle may be gone, but he definitely won't be forgotten.
