A Los Angeles judge sentenced the killer convicted of shooting Nipsey Hussle to 60 years to life in prison on Wednesday after hearing testimonies about the enormous cost of the hip-hop artist and community leader’s murder as well as the history of mental illness, abuse, and struggle of the shooter.

Eric R. Holder Jr., 33, was sentenced by Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II for the 2019 first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Grammy-nominated hip-hop singer outside the Marathon clothing store Hussle founded in the South Los Angeles neighbourhood where both men grew up in very similar conditions.

Grammy-nominated musician Hussle passed away at the age of 33. In the attack, two spectators were also hit and injured.

After hearing from one of Hussle’s friends and reading a letter from Holder’s father, Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke announced Holder’s 60 years to life sentence on Wednesday.

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After a drawn-out trial that lasted several months, Holder was found guilty of murder as well as two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter for the two bystanders who were shot.

The general consensus was that he would receive a life sentence because he was not eligible for the capital penalty.

However, Jacke gave Holder a sentence of 25 to life in prison for the murder, 25 more for the firearms-related sentencing enhancement, and 10 years for the use of a handgun in an unlawful manner.

He added many additional sentences and mandated that some run concurrently. Also, he praised Holder for the nearly four years that have passed since the shooting.

Judge H. Clay Jacke of the Los Angeles County Superior Court sentenced Holder to a minimum of 25 years in prison for the murder and an extra 25 years because a firearm was used in the crime.

Holder was sentenced to an additional ten years in prison for shooting and injuring two other men nearby.

“I am very mindful of what was presented as to Mr. Holder’ mental health,” Jacke said. “I am also mindful of the devastation caused to the victims and their families. I believe this sentence balances the two.”

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Here is a list of several well-known rappers that passed away due to gun violence. Since its origins, hip-hop has been strongly linked to images of gun violence.

Rappers from all around the world frequently use gangsta rhymes to boast about their connections to the streets as well as quotes from Scarface and Boyz n the Hood.

The majority of rappers use their music to express rather than create what is currently occurring in their communities.

Whatever the case, this has resulted in some extremely great rappers dying as a result of gun violence.

Over the years, great rap icons like 2Pac and The Notorious BIG had their lives cut short because of gin violence.

In this article, Mp3bullet.ng takes a look at recent rappers who have lost their lives to gun violence.

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Nipsey Hussle

Rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside his clothes store by a man who was angry over a conversation about snitching, a prosecutor told jurors on the first day of a protracted murder trial.

Both Eric Holder and Nipsey Hussle (real name Ermias Asghedom) were wannabe rappers who grew up in the same Los Angeles neighbourhood and belonged to the Rollin’ 60s gang. On March 31, 2019, the 29-year-old Holder shot and murdered the 33-year-old Hussle after Hussle calmly informed Holder that he was becoming known as a “snitch.”

Pop Smoke

Pop Smoke, a 20-year-old New York rapper, was killed in February 2020 in Los Angeles by four teenagers who drove up to his residence in an attempted robbery.

Pop, real name Bashar Jackson, was shot to death by a 15-year-old who was one of the five people detained in connection with the rapper’s murder, according to additional evidence from a detective working the case.

The day before he was assassinated, Jackson received an Amiri gift bag. His manager called him after he shared a picture of the gift bag which had his address on Instagram and he was advised to take it off, but it was already too late.

XXXTentacion

On June 18, 2018, while at Riva’s MotorSports in Pompano Beach, Florida, the 20-year-old XXXTentacion (born Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy) was robbed and fatally murdered in broad public. On Thursday during a hearing, a CCTV film was shown for the first time at Broward County Court.

It showed the rapper entering the dealership closely followed by two men who bought masks before leaving. A dark-coloured Dodge Journey 4×4 blocks the rapper’s departure as he gets back into his £115,000 BMW and prepares to leave the parking lot.

Two masked males can be seen in video footage sprinting toward him after getting out of the car’s passenger side doors. After a tussle, the 20-year-old is fatally shot at close range.

The men fled the scene with a Louis Vuitton bag containing $50,000 in cash, police said.

King Von

In 2020, Chicago rapper King Von was murdered in a shooting outside an Atlanta nightclub. The incident took place following the 26-year-record old’s release party for “Welcome to O’Block,” a reference to the South Side neighbourhood around 64th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive where he was raised. King Von, whose true name is Dayvon Bennett, was sent to a local hospital, where he passed away.

Young Dolph

Young Dolph, real name Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was shot and killed in his hometown of South Memphis’ Makeda’s Cookies in 2021 while purchasing cookies. Dolph was in Memphis for his annual Thanksgiving gift-giving event. The artist, who resides primarily in Atlanta, had plans to distribute turkeys in his former neighbourhood.

Sidhu Moose Wala

Sidhu Moose Wala, a Punjabi rapper-turned-politician who is famous with introducing rap to rural areas, was fatally shot on May 29, 2022 after being ambushed by unknown assailants in his vehicle. He had 19 bullet wounds on his body, and the post-mortem revealed that he passed away 15 minutes after being shot. At the time, police stated that “inter-gang rivalry” was probably what caused the homicide.

PnB Rock

Rakim Hasheem Allen, better known by his stage as PnB Rock, was tragically murdered on September 12 while eating lunch with his fiancée at Los Angeles legendary restaurant Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. Witnesses said that after shooting PnB several times, the mysterious shooter stole his jewels and Rolex watch.

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Takeoff

28 year-old rapper, Takeoff, who was one-third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday, 1st of November, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

The 28-year-old rapper, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was fatally shot at a bowling alley in Houston where he and Quavo were playing dice around 2.30am; Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people on the premises were shot and taken to hospital while Quavo was unharmed.

Houston police say they responded to the scene of a shooting in downtown Houston at a bowling and pool hall around 2:30 a.m. local time. One person was found dead, according to a tweet from the department.

Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Takeoff began performing with his uncle and fellow rapper Quavo, along with Offset, as Migos in 2008. The trio found fame with their 2013 single, “Versace.”

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With nine nominations each, Cardi B, Lil Durk, and Megan Thee Stallion lead the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees. With eight nods, Drake is in the second position.

With four nominations each, Tyler, the Creator and Metro Boomin tie for third place.

They’re followed by 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, J. Cole, and Pooh Shiesty, who each received three nods, as well as Bia, Chris Brown, Doja Cat, Jay Z, Lil Nas X, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Roddy Ricch, Saweetie, Young Thug, and Yung Bleu, who each received two nods.

The only group or pair with two more nominations is Migos.

Cardi B, Drake, J. Cole, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion and Tyler, the Creator are the nominees for hip hop artist of the year.

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The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards will hold at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta on Friday, Oct. 1 and will premiere on BET on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The show will simulcast internationally on BET Africa on Wednesday, October 6 AT 3 AM CAT.

The BET Hip Hop Awards are an annual awards show, airing on BET, showcasing hip hop performers, producers and music video directors.

Here’s the complete list of 2021 BET Hip Hop Award nominees:

• Hip hop album of the year

A Gangsta’s Pain, Moneybagg Yo
Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler, The Creator
Culture III, Migos
Good News, Megan Thee Stallion
Khaled Khaled, DJ Khaled
Savage Mode II, 21 Savage & Metro Boomin
The Off-Season, J. Cole

• Song of the year

“Back in Blood,” Produced by YC (Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk)
“Late At Night,” Produced by Mustard (Roddy Ricch)
“Laugh Now Cry Later,” Produced by G. Ry, Cardogotwings, Roget Chahayed & Yung Exclusive (Drake feat. Lil Durk)
“Up,” Produced by Yung DZA, Sean Island, DJ Swanqo (Cardi B)
“WAP,” Produced by Ayo & Keyz (Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
“Whole Lotta Money (Remix),” Produced By London Jae, Beatgodz, Tee Romano (Bia feat. Nicki Minaj)

• Hip hop artist of the year

Cardi B
Drake
J. Cole
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Tyler, the Creator

• Best hip hop video

Cardi B, “Up”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
Chris Brown & Young Thug, “Go Crazy”
Drake feat. Lil Durk, “Laugh Now Cry Later”
Lil Nas X, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
Saweetie feat. Doja Cat, “Best Friend”

• Best new hip hop artist

Blxst
Coi Leray
Don Toliver
Morray
Pooh Shiesty
Yung Bleu

• Best collaboration

21 Savage & Metro Boomin Feat. Drake, “Mr. Right Now”
Bia feat. Nicki Minaj, “Whole Lotta Money (Remix)”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
DJ Khaled feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk, “Every Chance I Get”
Drake feat. Lil Durk, “Laugh Now Cry Later”
Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk, “Back in Blood”

• Best duo or group

21 Savage & Metro Boomin
Chris Brown & Young Thug
City Girls
Future & Lil Uzi Vert
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos

• Best live performer

Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
DaBaby
Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion
Tyler, the Creator

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• Lyricist of the year

Benny the Butcher
Drake
J. Cole
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Nas

• Best international flow

Ladipoe (Nigeria)
Nasty C (South Africa)
Xamã (Brazil)
Laylow (France)
Gazo (France)
Little Simz (UK)
Dave (UK)

• Video director of the year

Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott

• DJ of the year

Chase B
D Nice
DJ Cassidy
DJ Drama
DJ Envy
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Scheme
Kaytranada

• Producer of the year

DJ Khaled
Hit-Boy
Metro Boomin
Mustard
The Alchemist
Tyler, the Creator

• Hustler of the year

Cardi B
Drake
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Saweetie
Yung Bleu

• Best hip hop platform

Complex
Genius
Hip Hop DX
Hot New Hiphop
The Breakfast Club
The Shade Room
Worldstar Hiphop
XXL

• Sweet 16: Best featured verse

Cardi B, “Type Shit” (Migos feat. Cardi B)
Drake, “Havin’ Our Way” (Migos feat. Drake)
Jay-Z, “What It Feels Like” (Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z)
Lil Durk, “Back in Blood” (Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk)
Megan The Stallion, “On Me (Remix)” (Lil Baby feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
Roddy Ricch, “Lemonade (Remix)” (Internet Money feat. Don Toliver & Roddy Ricch)

• Impact track

Black Thought , “Thought Vs Everybody”
Lil Nas X, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin, “We Win”
Meek Mill Feat. Lil Durk, “Pain Away”
Nipsey Hussle feat. Jay-Z, “What It Feels Like”
Rapsody, “12 Problems”

 

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Rema was nominated alongside  Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha, Celeste, Young T, and Bugsey from the UK and France’s Hatik and Stacy for the category of Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act.

This would be Rema first time BET nomination. Mp3bullet.ng also reported that Burna Boy was nominated for a second time in the Best International Act Award.

Wizkid wasn’t also left out as he was nominated in the HER award for his feature in the “Brown Skin Girl” with Beyonce.

See the full list.

BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST

BEYONCÉ

H.E.R.

JHENE AIKO

KEHLANI

LIZZO

SUMMER WALKER

BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST

ANDERSON .PAAK

CHRIS BROWN

JACQUEES

KHALID

THE WEEKND

USHER

BEST GROUP

CHLOE X HALLE

CITY GIRLS

EARTHGANG

GRISELDA

JACKBOYS

MIGOS

BEST COLLABORATION

CHRIS BROWN FT. DRAKE NO GUIDANCE

DJ KHALED FT. NIPSEY HUSSLE & JOHN LEGEND HIGHER

FUTURE FT. DRAKE LIFE IS GOOD

H.E.R. FT. YG SLIDE

MEGAN THEE STALLION FT. NICKI MINAJ & TY DOLLA $IGN HOT GIRL SUMMER

WALE FT. JEREMIH ON CHILL

BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST

DABABY

DRAKE

FUTURE

LIL BABY

RODDY RICCH

TRAVIS SCOTT

BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST

CARDI B

DOJA CAT

LIZZO

MEGAN THEE STALLION

NICKI MINAJ

SAWEETIE

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

CHRIS BROWN FT. DRAKE NO GUIDANCE

DABABY BOP

DJ KHALED FT. NIPSEY HUSSLE & JOHN LEGEND HIGHER

DOJA CAT SAY SO

MEGAN THEE STALLION FT. NICKI MINAJ & TY DOLLA $IGN HOT GIRL SUMMER

RODDY RICCH THE BOX

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

BENNY BOOM

COLE BENNETT

DAVE MEYERS

DIRECTOR X

EIF RIVERA

TEYANA “SPIKE TEE” TAYLOR

BEST NEW ARTIST

DANILEIGH

LIL NAS X

POP SMOKE

RODDY RICCH

SUMMER WALKER

YBN CORDAE

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

CUZ I LOVE YOU LIZZO

FEVER MEGAN THEE STALLION

HOMECOMING: THE LIVE ALBUM BEYONCÉ

I USED TO KNOW HER H.E.R.

KIRK DABABY

PLEASE EXCUSE ME FOR BEING ANTISOCIAL RODDY RICCH

DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD

FRED HAMMOND ALRIGHT

JOHN P. KEE FT. ZACARDI CORTEZ I MADE IT OUT

KANYE WEST FOLLOW GOD

KIRK FRANKLIN JUST FOR ME

PJ MORTON FT. LE’ANDRIA JOHNSON & MARY MARY ALL IN HIS PLAN

THE CLARK SISTERS VICTORY

BEST ACTRESS

ANGELA BASSETT

CYNTHIA ERIVO

ISSA RAE

REGINA KING

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

ZENDAYA

BEST ACTOR

BILLY PORTER

EDDIE MURPHY

FOREST WHITAKER

JAMIE FOXX

MICHAEL B. JORDAN

OMARI HARDWICK

YOUNGSTARS AWARD

ALEX HIBBERT

ASANTE BLACKK

JAHI DI’ALLO WINSTON

MARSAI MARTIN

MILES BROWN

STORM REID

BEST MOVIE

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE

DOLEMITE IS MY NAME

HARRIET

HOMECOMING: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ

JUST MERCY

QUEEN & SLIM

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

AJEÉ WILSON

CLARESSA SHIELDS

COCO GAUFF

NAOMI OSAKA

SERENA WILLIAMS

SIMONE BILES

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO

KAWHI LEONARD

LEBRON JAMES

ODELL BECKHAM JR.

PATRICK MAHOMES II

STEPHEN CURRY

BET HER AWARD

ALICIA KEYS UNDERDOG

BEYONCÉ FT. BLUE IVY CARTER, WIZKID & SAINT JHN BROWN SKIN GIRL

CIARA FT. LUPITA NYONG’O, ESTER DEAN, CITY GIRLS & LA LA MELANIN

LAYTON GREENE I CHOOSE

LIZZO FT. MISSY ELLIOT TEMPO

RAPSODY FT. PJ MORTON AFENI

VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD

CHRIS BROWN FT. DRAKE NO GUIDANCE

DABABY BOP

FUTURE FT. DRAKE LIFE IS GOOD

MEGAN THEE STALLION FT. NICKI MINAJ & TY DOLLA $IGN HOT GIRL SUMMER

RODDY RICCH THE BOX

THE WEEKND HEARTLESS

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

BURNA BOY (NIGERIA)

INNOSS’B (DRC)

SHO MADJOZI (S. AFRICA)

DAVE (U.K.)

STORMZY (U.K.)

NINHO (FRANCE)

S.PRI NOIR (FRANCE)

VIEWERS’ CHOICE: BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT

REMA (NIGERIA)

SHA SHA (ZIMBABWE)

CELESTE (U.K.)

YOUNG T & BUGSEY (U.K.)

HATIK (FRANCE)

STACY (FRANCE)

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There were tears, songs and moving words at the memorial service for Nipsey Hussle. Thousands of mourners crowded into Los Angeles’ Staples Center to honor the slain rapper and community activist.

Nipsey’s partner Lauren London and their children gave a tribute to their loved one. Prayers were delivered by clergy members. And artists including Stevie Wonder, Anthony Hamilton, Jhene Aiko and Marsha Ambrosius performed to honor the fallen star.

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The rapper has been pronounced dead, and two others are injured, following a shooting in Los Angeles.

According to TMZ reports, Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside of his clothing store, The Marathon Clothing, in the Hyde Park neighborhood, south of the Crenshaw area.

LAPD reported a shooting at 3:20 p.m. in the area of Slauson Ave. and Crenshaw Blvd., where three people were shot and transported to the hospital.

It was reported that he was shot six times. The LAPD South Bureau Homicide is conducting an investigation to locate the suspect who has only been described as a black male.

Police have said the area of Slauson & Crenshaw can be expected to be impacted by streets closures & heavy traffic for several hours.

Fans of Hussle’s have been gathering at the scene of the crime throughout Sunday to pay their respects.

The rapper, born Ermias Davidson Asghedom, was a father of two and had recently been nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards.

Just a short time before the shooting, Nipsey tweeted out, “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”

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Celebrities and fans of American rapper, Cardi B have taken to various social media platforms to celebrate her for winning a Grammy.

The rapper on Sunday night bagged the award for best rap album of the year, becoming the first solo female rapper to win the category.

Cardi with her ‘Invasion of Privacy’ album benched the likes of  Travis Scott, Mac Miller, Pusha T, Nipsey Hussle, to win the award.

The ‘Drip‘ rapper also shared the award with Mac Miller.

Mac Miller was also nominated in the same Best Rap Album category but died in 2018.

Rappers, Remy Ma and Lil Kim championed the celebrations, among other fans.

Lil Kim wrote: “Thank U Jesus! Look at God. Congratulations boo @iamcardib you deserve it! So happy for you.

Remy Ma tweeted, “Yes Cardi B congratulation babes.”

Iggy Azalea wrote, “Woah Cardi B won! Super happy to see a female rapper win a Grammy, you dominated 2018 girl.”

Henri Ali:  Cardi B going from a stripper to the hottest female rapper to a voice to a Grammy award winner is the kind of success story we all deserve for the work we put in. Blessings all the way.

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