NEW: Letter from former Pres. Barack Obama read at memorial service for rapper Nipsey Hussle. 'While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and only see gangs, bullets and despair, Nipsey saw potential. He saw hope.'
In life, Nipsey Hussle last took center court at the Staples Center on March 9 to perform during the halftime of a Clippers' NBA basketball game., the Grammy-nominated artist filled the marquee Los Angeles venue on his own Thursday for his public memorial.
The service, according to a program handed out, is to include performances by Stevie Wonder, Marsha Ambrosias and Jhene Aiko, as well as words from Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam. A mural is pictured as people mourn the shooting death of musician Nipsey Hussle outside of his The Marathon Clothing store on Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles, April 7, 2019.
"As a father, brother, and son, Nipsey was a rock helping to build an empire that will continue through generations," Harris-Dawson said in his statement. "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.
Signage is seen on the side of the STAPLES Center prior to Nipsey Hussle's Celebration of Life at STAPLES Center on April 11, 2019 in Los Angeles.
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Nipsey Hussle memorial service set for Thursday at Staples Center in downtown L.A.A public memorial service for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle is tentatively set for Thursday at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, a source familiar with the plans said Saturday.
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Tickets available today for Nipsey Hussle memorial service at Staples CenterTickets for the service will become available at 10 a.m. Tuesday via axs.com to California residents only. Residents must enter their zip code in the “promo code” box. There is a four-ticket limited per household.
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Nipsey Hussle memorial service planned for Thursday at Staples Center in downtown L.A.A memorial service for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle is being planned for Thursday at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, a source said.
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Tickets available Tuesday for Nipsey Hussle memorial service at Staples CenterTickets for the service will become available at 10 a.m. Tuesday via axs.com to California residents only. Residents must enter their zip code in the “promo code” box. There is a four-ticket limited per household.
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Nipsey Hussle funeral service expected to draw thousandsNot only will the Los Angeles Staples Center be packed for Nipsey Hussle's memorial on Thursday, but throngs are also expected to line the streets to bid him farewell.
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Thousands set to attend Nipsey Hussle's funeral at Staples Center in Los AngelesThousands set to attend Nipsey Hussle's funeral at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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