Los Angeles city council-member Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced that the intersection will become “Ermias ‘Nipsey Hussle’ Ashedom Square.”
Grammy-nominated Rapper Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside of his Marathon clothing store at the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard.
A memorial for the rapper took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday. The last time a memorial was held at the Staples Center was for Michael Jackson when he passed in 2009, which speaks volume to how much Nipsey meant to the city.
The city of Los Angeles will proceed to honor the fallen rapper and entrepreneur by naming the intersection “Ermias ‘Nipsey Hussle’ Asghedom Square”. The decision came off the heels of a viral petition to change the intersection name in honor of the slain rapper.
Harris-Dawson said in a statement;
“Nipsey’s genuine nature allowed him to be a light to everyone he interacted with from family, friends, fans, and his larger community. As a father, brother, and son, Nipsey was a rock helping to build an empire that will continue through generations. Nipsey will always be remembered for delivering a pure, authentic Los Angeles sound, his numerous philanthropic efforts, his innovative, community-focused business mindset, and his humble heart. “
Though Hussle was a Grammy-nominated rapper and a long-established figure on the hip-hop scene – he released his first mixtape in 2005. His musical influence is overshadowed by his work as an entrepreneur and businessman, as well as his heavy influence on his home neighborhoods in South Los Angeles.
He owned many businesses in the area and was renowned for his kindness to the community, giving jobs to struggling residents, donating money and clothing to a local elementary school.
