Remembering Nipsey Hussle Ermias Joseph Asghedom was born on August 15,
1985, and died at the age of 33 on March 31, 2019,
after he was fatally shot. Here are five facts to honor the late Nipsey Hussle on his birthday. 1. The activist was known
for his work within the
South Los Angeles community. 2. The Grammy-nominated rapper
opened his clothing store,
Marathon Clothing, in 2017. 3. He co-founded the
co-working space, Vector 90,
in Crenshaw. The space
offered STEM programs. 4. He was a co-creator
of the Destination
Crenshaw arts project. 5. The intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and
West Slauson was renamed Ermias “Nipsey Hussle”
Asghedom Square. Rest in peace, Nipsey Hussle.