LeBron, Steph, Westbrook and others express their heartbreak over Nipsey’s murder.
Last night the world was shocked and devastated when news broke that hip hop star, Nipsey Hussle, was shot and killed in front of his clothing store in LA. He was 33 years old.
33 years old. Fans lost an incredible artist. Family lost a loved one. Children lost a father. RIP Nipsey Hussle. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/cbtnB6lFuS
— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeague) April 1, 2019
The 33 year old rapper, community activist, investor and NBA fan meant so much to so many, and not just in his hometown of LA either. The NBA community mourned his loss and took to Twitter to express their heartbreak over Nipsey’s death.
😥😥😥😥😥😥‼️‼️‼️‼️ So so SAD man!! DAMN man this hurt.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 1, 2019
God please cover and restore @NipseyHussle right now!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 31, 2019
Rest in peace, Nipsey Hussle. pic.twitter.com/SgxhQ16Zi9
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 1, 2019
YOU’RE ONE OF ONE BRO!!! Rest Up King 🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/fXzJesHlaB
— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) April 1, 2019
Artist. Activist. Angeleno.
L.A. mourns the loss of one of our own, Nipsey Hussle. pic.twitter.com/7DovnRkayn
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 1, 2019
At some games, teams paid tribute to Nipsey by playing his songs and celebrating his life through video.
They just played @NipseyHussle at Oracle and here’s Draymond Green and Kevin Durant paying respects. pic.twitter.com/VhSDgJuXWU
— Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) April 1, 2019
The Clippers honored Nipsey Hussle, who was killed today in LA, with a tribute before tipoff against Memphis. Hussle was close with Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell. pic.twitter.com/OMOEUQ2DY3
— Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) April 1, 2019
Two other men were injured during the shooting. No suspects have been identified as of yet. We’ll keep you updated as more news is revealed. #RIPNipseyHussle.