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Snoop Dogg Recalls When He Asked Nipsey Hussle To Play Him In ‘Straight Outta Compton’

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Snoop Dogg Compares Nipsey Hussle to Tupac Shakur: 'I Think the Spirit of Tupac Was Nipsey'

Straight Outta Compton is often regarded as one of the best hip-hop biopics of all time and should be considered one of the greatest music biopics as well. Viewers could tell that heavy consideration was put into everything, including the casting. The film featured cameo’s of other famous rappers outside of NWA such as 2Pac and even Snoop Dogg, who was played by Lakeith Stanfield. However, before Stanfield was considered for the role of the Long Beach MC, producers wanted to cast Nipsey Hussle as the role.

Snoop Dogg revealed this on a recent episode of the 85 South Show. Snoop also shared the conversation that he had with Nip and why Nip decided to turn the offer down.

“They was doing Straight Outta Compton movie right? So Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, all them n-ggas calling me. Man, we trying to get Nip to play you in Straight Outta Compton! He ain’t getting back to us!’ [I’m like] ‘Aight, let me holla at the lil homie,” Snoop said.

He then called Nip where he turned down the offer because he believed that if he took the role, people would only know him for portraying Snoop, and the Victory Lap artist wanted to forge his own name.

“I hit him up,” Snoop continued. “[I said,] ‘Nip, lemme holla at you! Pull up on me!’ He come over to the spot. ‘Cuh, they want you to play me in the Straight Outta Compton movie!’ I’m happy as fuck to tell him. He like, ‘No disrespect big homie, but I can’t play you in the movie ’cause then people just gon’ know me for being you. I gotta be me. All that’s with all due respect.’ And I was like damn that was gangsta. I [called Dre and Cube back and] said, ‘Y’all gotta go find somebody else!’”

You can watch the clip below.

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Nipsey Hussle Killer Eric Holder’s Sentencing Has Been Postponed

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Nipsey Hussle killer Eric Holder was convicted of the Los Angeles rapper’s murder earlier this year but will be waiting for another month until he finds out his sentence, according to local news. Holder’s sentencing hearing was scheduled for this month but has been postponed to November 3 — which is par for the course for this case. The actual trial was delayed a number of times since Holder’s initial arrest just days after shooting and killing Nipsey in front of his Marathon Clothing store at the end of March 2019.

Holder was found guilty of first-degree murder in July for Nip’s death, as well as voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a felon. In his defense, Holder argued that he could only be charged with voluntary manslaughter, claiming that the shooting was in the heat of the moment and not premeditated — the requisite for murder. However, as he had initially left the scene before returning and opening fire, jurors agreed with prosecutors that he’d had plenty of time to cool off. As the death penalty is currently suspended in the state of California, Holder faces 25 years to life in prison.

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Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Due To Be Sentenced Today

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The man convicted of murdering the late great, Nipsey Hussle is expected to be sentenced today.  

In July, jurors found Eric Ronald Holder Jr. guilty of first-degree murder in the 2019 killing of Hussle along with two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm.  

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He shot the GRAMMY-winning rapper in front of his South Los Angeles clothing store and now faces life behind bars for the charges. 

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Wack 100 Calls Blacc Sam “Selfish” For Removing Nipsey Hussle Feature From The Game’s “Drillmatic” Album

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The Game released his long awaited 10th studio album, DRILLMATIC: Heart vs. Mind on Friday, August 12. The 30 song project features over 20 features throughout the tracklist. Since its release the main topic of conversation surrounding the album has been the 10 minute long diss track directed towards Eminem, entitled “Black Slim Shady.” Now it looks like there is another topic of conversation after The Game’s manager Wack 100 called out Nipsey Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam, for demanding that Nip’s feature on the album be removed.

Wack called Blacc Sam out during a recent Clubhouse convo where he was asked about a missing song from the tracklist, “World Tours,” featuring Nipsey. Wack said it was removed shortly before the album was released after getting an email from his lawyer. He called Sam “selfish” for demanding such.

“I got an email from my attorney, at about 7:30, an hour and a half before it dropped. Nipsey’s brother put in a demand for it to be pulled,” said Wack.

Wack went on to say, “These n*ggas be in their feelings. You notice you got Meek Mill and a bunch of people over there Wack really don’t see eye to eye with… Whoever [The Game] work with, he work with. His shit ain’t my shit. The Game done drove around L.A., he’s been the biggest Nipsey supporter ever.”

He went on to say that Sam does not understand the music industry and let his emotions get in front of business. He then said that Sam has missed many opportunities to release new music from his late brother but has failed to do such.

“The Game, Nipsey song does nothing but work towards a remembrance of Nipsey. He’s not here to drop music or promote music, so it’s just remembrance of Nipsey. So at the end of the day, I think where Blacc Sam goes wrong at, he’s being selfish with his anger … probably towards me. But he’s totally disregarding the acknowledgement that Game has given Nipsey since he’s been gone.”

According to TMZ, sources close to Nipsey’s music handlers say that Atlantic Records was clueless about the song until the albums track list announcement last week. Nipsey’s music handlers then contacted lawyers inquiring about any paperwork agreement for the song. Apparently there was no agreement and a cease and desist was issued.

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Lauren London Praises Nipsey Hussle In An Emotional Speech As He Receives His Walk Of Fame Star

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Today, Nipsey Hussle received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in an emotional ceremony, where his partner Lauren London gave a speech dedicating the star on what would have been his 37th birthday. “I think I speak for the entire city of L.A. when I say that we’ve always known Hussle was destined for greatness,” she said.

“This moment only amplifies that for us,” she continued. “Nip would have been honored by this moment. I think he would want everyone to remember that you can’t get to what’s possible unless you commit to moving forward. That doesn’t mean forgetting where you come from, but requires acknowledging the reality you were born into and the power you have to change that reality for the better.”

“So whenever you’re in the city of angels and you see this star, I hope it encourages you to break away from whatever might be holding you back and for you to run your marathon until God says that it’s finished. Nip will forever live in our hearts. I’m grateful for the love and support the world has shown us but especially I wanna thank the city of Los Angeles. I love you, and as y’all know the marathon continues.”

Others who received stars on the Walk Of Fame today included singer Ashanti, hip-hop group The Black Eyed Peas, the late Carrie Fisher, former NFL player Michael Strahan, and actor Michael B. Jordan.

Hussle was killed on March 31, 2019 when he was shot by Eric Holder in front of his Marathon Clothing store. Holder has since been convicted of murder and is awaiting sentencing.

Lauren London Speaks During Nipsey Hussle’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony

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Today, the late Nipsey Hussle was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. During the ceremony, Lauren London spoke on her former partner being honored with a star, saying that “Nip would have been honored by this moment.”

“I wanna first start by saying Happy Birthday Hussle, and to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce thank you for acknowledging a visionary,” Lauren said. “I think I speak for the entire city of L.A. when I say that we’ve always known Hussle was destined for greatness. This moment only amplifies that for us.”

She continued, “Nip would have been honored by this moment. I think he would want everyone to remember that you can’t get to what’s possible unless you commit to moving forward. That doesn’t mean forgetting where you come from, but requires acknowledging the reality you were born into and the power you have to change that reality for the better.

“So whenever you’re in the city of angels and you see this star, I hope it encourages you to break away from whatever might be holding you back and for you to run your marathon until God says that it’s finished. Nip will forever live in our hearts. I’m grateful for the love and support the world has shown us but especially I wanna thank the city of Los Angeles. I love you, and as y’all know the marathon continues.”

You can check out Lauren’s speech below.

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Nipsey Hussle Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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The marathon continues, Nipsey Hussle is being posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  The late, great rapper will receive the honor on August 15th, which would have been his 37th birthday.  

The Los Angeles native was shot and killed in March 2019 in front of his Marathon Clothing store. In July, Eric Holder was found guilty of the murder of Nipsey Hussle. He now faces life behind bars for the charges of murder and attempted voluntary manslaughter.

It isn’t the only honor Hussle has received recently, as L.A.’s Metro Rail announced a brand new station is going to be named after him.

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