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Lauren London Honored Nipsey Hussle In A Touching Post Four Years After His Death

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Lauren London paid tribute to her late partner, Nipsey Hussle, on the four-year mark of his passing. The two dated for five years and welcomed a son together before Hussle was shot and killed on March 31, 2019, by Eric Holder, who was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison in February.

London posted a black-and-white portrait of Hussle to Instagram alongside a heartbreaking caption.

“I hold my breath all of March knowing I have to face the memory of the day you transitioned….,” she wrote. “Holding on to ancient wisdom, but the pain is the pain, and nothing was ever the same…Eternal Being Ermias Asghedom, I Love You.”

She also attached a quote from Baha’i about death and a spirit living on, even if it is no longer with us:

“To consider that after the death of the body the spirit perishes is like imagining that a bird in a cage will be destroyed if the cage is broken, though the bird has nothing to fear from the destruction of the cage. Our body is like the cage, and the spirit is like the bird. We see that without the cage this bird flies in the world of sleep; therefore, if the cage becomes broken, the bird will continue and exist. Its feelings will be even more powerful, its perceptions greater, and its happiness increased. In truth, from hell it reaches a paradise of delights because for the thankful birds there is no paradise greater than freedom.”

London has spoken about losing Hussle in the years since he passed.

“I also don’t want to give a misconception that I’m at peace and I’m walking around on a cloud,” London said on the People Every Day podcast back in January, speaking to the struggles of continuing on despite grieving. “I have to wake up with the intention of this every day because there are days I don’t want to, and I’m like angry about it. And that’s what healing is. It is up and down, side to side, all over the place. You know what I mean? And with each new level, there’s something else.”

DJ Drama Delivers ‘I’m Really Like That’ album Feat. Lil Baby, Nipsey Hussle, Jack Harlow & More

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DJ Drama is delivering back-to-back MVP-caliber years. Today, the mixtape legend and iconic DJ and producer have released his sixth studio album, I’m Really Like That.

The new album brings in Tyler the Creator, Wiz Khalifa, Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Nipsey Hussle, Gucci Mane, 42Dugg, Symba, LaRussell, and many more. Production on the drop includes DJ Cannon, Helluva, Cash Money AP, and more.

The album follows the street single “Forever,” which brings in a group of Hip-Hop elite in KRS-One, Jim Jones, Fabolous, Benny the Butcher, and Capella Grey, paying homage to the late and legendary DJ Kay Slay.

“I’m excited to share this project with the world,” says DJ Drama. “I’ve worked hard on this album, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished. I’m grateful to all the artists who lent their talents to the project and my fans who have been rocking with me since day one.”

You can hop into the album below and catch Drama’s cinematic work here.

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Nipsey Hussle Posthumously Teams Up With DJ Drama, Jeezy, And Blxst On The Brusque ‘Raised Different’

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DJ Drama’s seventh studio album, I’m Really Like That, is out today with a tracklist that features the late, great Nipsey Hussle, Tyler The Creator, the DJ’s Generation Now artists Jack Harlow and Lil Uzi Vert, and more.

Nipsey Hussle appears on the brusque track “Raised Different” alongside Atlanta rapper Jeezy and fellow West Coaster Blxst, who sings the hook. Nipsey’s posthumous verse focuses on the spoils of success but also warns foes about the consequences for pushing their luck with him. “Y’all want verbal,” he barks. “We candle your curb up.” Meanwhile, Jeezy’s verse takes stock of hip-hop’s recent run of losses: “They buried Takeoff today, let me pay my respect / Plus, it’s Dolph’s anniversary, you just don’t be next.”

In the run-up to the release of I’m Really Like That, Drama promoted the album with a string of clips reproducing scenes from the 1992 classic Juice including their original actors like Queen Latifah. Khalil Kain and Jermaine Hopkins also reprised their roles, with Jim Jones filling in for the late Tupac Shakur. You can check out more of those clips below.

Listen to DJ Drama’s “Raised Different” featuring Nipsey Hussle, Jeezy, and Blxst above.

I’m Really Like That is out now via Generation Now and Atlantic. Get more info here.

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DJ Drama’s All-Star ‘I’m Really Like That’ Tracklist Features Nipsey Hussle, Jack Harlow, Tyler The Creator, And Many More

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DJ Drama dubbed his famed Gangsta Grillz mixtape series “THEEE MOST IMPORTANT MIXTAPE SERIES OF ALL TIME” on Twitter this morning, March 30, and then he pivoted back to promoting his next album, I’m Really Like That.

Drama revealed the tracklist for the album, which will drop at midnight. Every song has at least one featured artist, including the late Nipsey Hussle, Tyler The Creator, Lil Baby, and Jack Harlow.

Drama stopped by The Breakfast Club to dish more about I’m Really Like That, and he explained the Juice-inspired rollout.

“It was a concept I had. You know, people who know me through my years, I’ve always talked about how much Juice was an inspiration for me to be a DJ, so we came up with the concept,” he said. “I actually called Jim Jones, like, ‘Yo, I got this idea.’ I was like, ‘Yo, you still directing videos?’ And he was like, ‘Here and there, not really.’ But I ran it by him, and he was like, ‘Oh, that’s crazy.’ I ran into Omar Epps sometime in New York. I ran the idea by him, and it just starting building.”

Check out the I’m Really Like That tracklist below.

1. “Legendary” Feat. Tyler The Creator
2. “Ho4me” Feat. Lil Baby and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
3. “Raised Different” Feat. Nipsey Hussle, Jeezy, and Blxst
4. “FMFU” Feat. Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch, and Gucci Mane
5. “Free Game” Feat. Lil Uzi Vert and 42 Dugg
6. “350” Feat. Rick Ross, Westside Gunn, and Lule
7. “Been A While” Feat. Vory, Mozzy, and G Herbo
8. “No Weakness” Feat. Wiz Khalifa, T.I., and Symba
9. “Mockingbird Valley” Feat. Jack Harlow
10. “Forever” Feat. Jim Jones, Capella Grey, Fabolous, and Benny The Butcher
11. “Andale” Feat. Offset and Moneybagg Yo
12. “Iron Right” Feat. Boosie Badazz, OMB Peezy, and Trouble
13. “I Ain’t Gon Hold Ya” Feat. Jeezy
14. “We Made It” Feat. Carvena, Cyhi, and LaRussell

I’m Really Like That is out 3/31 via Atlantic/Generation Now. Find more information here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

[WATCH] Eric Holder’s Lawyer Says That His Life Has Been “Greenlighted” By Prison Gangs

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On February 22, 2023, Eric Holder, the man convicted of taking the life of rap superstar Nipsey Hussle, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison, but a clip from his sentencing is now going viral, showing his lawyer pleading to the judge about Holder’s harsh reality to be faced in prison.

Holder was also given another ten years for assault with a firearm for shooting two people the same day that he gunned down Hussle. L.A. County Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II said of Holder, “I am mindful of what was presented as to Mr. Holder’s mental health. I am also mindful of the devastation caused to the victims and their families. I believe this sentence balances the two.”

A clip from his sentencing has now surfaced, showing Holder’s lawyer pleading for the 33-year-old man L.A. native to be housed in protective custody in state prison, as his future in any correctional facility is bleak.

Holder’s lawyer can be heard in the video saying, “Once he gets to state prison, he’s a target. There’s a green light on him from all the gangs. All the people that love Nipsey Hussle. And so, his life in prison is going to be hell … for as long as it lasts.”

Watch the footage of the court proceedings HERE

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Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Is A “Target” In Prison, Lawyer Says: “There’s A Green Light On Him From All The Gangs”

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Eric Holder’s life will be in danger behind bars, his attorney confirmed, after the 33-year-old was sentenced for the murder of Nipsey Hussle. The judge handed down a 60-year sentence to Holder after a jury found him guilty on all counts. However, his attorney believes that his life behind bars will be a living hell. He explained there are many people who are looking to inflict harm upon Holder.

A clip of Holder’s court appearance surfaced this week where a person, that many believe to be the judge, warned him of what life will be like incarcerated. However, as Hollywood Unlocked notes, it was actually his lawyer who suggested Eric Holder might not make it out of his prison sentence alive and asked for protective custody. “Once he gets to state prison, he’s a target,” the attorney said. “There’s a green light on him from all the gangs, all the people that loved Nipsey Hussle. And so, his life in prison is going to be hell for as long as it lasts.”

Eric Holder’s 60-Year Sentence For Nipsey Hussle’s Death

The concerns expressed by Holder’s attorney have already been proven true before the trial began. In July, his attorney Aaron Jensen confirmed that he was attacked behind bars by a group of men. “Mr. Holder, Jr. was assaulted by multiple individuals while he was in the holding cell at the jail while waiting to be brought to court yesterday morning,” Jansen told CBS News. “The attack included a razor and the back of his head was cut.” Shortly after, Holder appeared in court with bruises and a swollen face from the attack. 

The jury ultimately found Eric Holder guilty of the first-degree murder of Nipsey Hussle. He was also found guilty of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and one count of possession of a firearm. Hussle, whose 4-year death anniversary approaches this Friday, reportedly confronted Eric Holder for cooperating with authorities in front of the Marathon Store on Crenshaw and Slauson. Holder returned where he fired numerous shots at Nipsey Hussle and killed him. Check out the clip of Holder above. We’ll keep you posted with any further updates. 

Nipsey’s Hussle’s Children Get Ownership Of Marathon Retail Store + PUMA Trust Fund Donations

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Nipsey Hussle’s children are the new owners of his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles, according to his brother Blacc Sam. He also detailed the store’s origins and highlighted PUMA’s trust fund donations. Blacc Sam, Nipsey Hussle’s brother, said the late rapper’s children were given ownership of the Marathon Clothing Store in Los Angeles.  In […]

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Nipsey Hussle’s Kids Own Marathon Clothing Store, Says Blacc Sam

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The future of Nipsey Hussle’s brick-and-mortar Marathon Clothing Store has been unclear for some time. After the beloved rapper was gunned down by Eric Holder in front of the Los Angeles retail store in 2019, the location became a hub for visitors. The parking lot of the shopping center had to be shut down, and a gate was erected around it due to the high traffic. People from all over the world stopped by to see when Nipsey was murdered, and the place was covered in memorial candles, cards filled with condolences, stuffed animals, flowers, and more.

Expectedly, Hussle’s Marathon Clothing brand also saw a meteoric spike in sales. However, the storefront would later shut down because it became nearly impossible to operate as a business. Nipsey’s brother, Sam Asghedom, affectionately known as Blacc Sam, offered an update while visiting the Earn Your Leisure podcast. He explained that Hussle’s kids now own Marathon Clothing, and it was generational wealth that Nipsey always intended.

Nipsey Hussle Paved The Way For His Children

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: Nipsey Hussle (R) and guest attend the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

When he passed away, Nip was in a long-term relationship with actress Lauren London. The couple has a son, Kross. Hussle also has a daughter from a previous relationship, Emani, and London shares a son, Kameron, with Lil Wayne. “When I say we own it, it’s in Hussle’s kids’ names,” Blacc Sam explained. “This is something their father worked for and that they own. That’s important to me. Also, just having a brick-and-mortar once again reinforced what Hussle told us and taught us.”

Online sales often outdo storefronts these days, but Sam stressed the importance of passing on that legacy. Having something tangible to pass down to the next generation is valued among the Asghedoms. Further, as the chapter of Eric Holder’s trial and sentencing has concluded, the family looks forward to a brighter future.

Holder Learns His Fate

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 22: Eric Holder, right, listens during sentencing proceeding in the murder of Nipsey Hussle in Superior Court on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Last month, after years of litigation, Holder learned his fate. His defense argued that he suffered from mental health issues that contributed to the murder, but a jury still found him guilty. He received a 60-year prison sentence and could effectively spend the rest of his life behind bars. Holder and Nipsey were friends and were even a part of the same neighborhood gang. However, it was speculated that Nipsey said something about Holder being a snitch, prompting the violent altercation. Check out more from Blacc Sam above.

Nipsey Hussle’s BM Grieves In Heartbreaking Message: “I Would Have Took Those Bullets”

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The mother of Nipsey Hussle’s firstborn child, Tanisha Foster, has faced scrutiny since the rapper’s death in 2019. Foster faced significant pushback from Nip’s family as she tried to gain custody of their daughter, Emani Asghedom. However, reports of the custody battle also led to public scrutiny surrounding her parenting. Still, she remained relatively lowkey since Nipsey’s passing.

This week, she broke her silence in a series of heartbreaking messages shared on her Instagram Story. “I miss my child’s father,” she wrote. “I wish he was here to see my accomplishments.” Though Nip dated Lauren London until the day he died, Foster explained how she and Nipsey continued to have a strong bond due to their history together as parents and friends. Still, since Nip’s passing, she faced strong criticism from his fans whenever she tried to post about him on Instagram.

Tanisha Foster Says She Would’ve Taken Those Bullets For Nipsey Hussle

Foster shared a lengthy note on her Instagram Story where she addressed her relationship with Nip. “You guys are fans of my child’s father and when I post him it’s a problem,” she wrote, addressing those who’ve felt like her tributes to Nip have been a slight towards Lauren London. “It’s almost 4 years of him being gone so think [about] how I feel,” she continued. “I met him in my teens and he been my roll dog every since.”

Afterward, she explained that she spoke to Nipsey just a half hour before he died. “I spoke with him 30 min b4 his death, I was one of the last persons he spoke with,” Foster continued. “I wish I was there I would have took those bullets,” she added. 

Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Sentenced

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 22: Eric Holder, center, listens during sentencing proceeding in the murder of Nipsey Hussle in Superior Court on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Earlier this year, a jury convicted Nipsey Hussle’s killer, Eric Holder, of first-degree murder after a judge denied his bid to reduce his sentence to manslaughter. The jury handed down a sentence of 60 years to life. Additionally, the jury found Holder guilty of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a firearm.