Nipsey Hussle was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist. He was born Ermias Joseph Asghedom on August 15, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in the Crenshaw neighborhood of South Los Angeles, which would later become a significant source of inspiration for his music and community work.
Nipsey began his music career in the mid-2000s and gained critical acclaim with his mixtapes, including “The Marathon” and “The Marathon Continues.” He went on to release his debut studio album, “South Central State of Mind,” in 2010, and his major-label debut, “Victory Lap,” in 2018, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
Nipsey Hussle family, wife , children, parents, siblings
Nipsey Hussle was survived by his family, including his longtime girlfriend Lauren London and their son Kross Asghedom, who was born in 2016. Nipsey also had a daughter named Emani from a previous relationship.
Nipsey’s parents are Dawit Asghedom and Angelique Smith, and he had a brother named Samiel Asghedom, who is also known as Blacc Sam. Nipsey was very close to his family and often spoke about their influence on his life and music. He also had a close relationship with his community and was known for his efforts to give back and support those in need.