Rapper Nipsey Hustle Shot And Killed While Producing Dr. Sebi Documentary About AIDS Cure

Rapper and philanthropist Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed on Sunday outside of his Los Angeles clothing store. According to police, Nispey and two others were shot just after 3 in the afternoon, near the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard. The two other victims in the shooting survived, but Nipsey did not.

At approximately 3:20 pm there was a shooting reported in the area of Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. 3 victims were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced deceased. We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become available.

Nipsey was much more than just a musician, he was a philanthropist and activist who wanted to truly improve his community. It seems fitting that Nipsey was scheduled to meet with Los Angeles police officials and politicians next week, to help formulate a plan to reduce the violence in the streets.

Rapper and philanthropist Nipsey Hussle shot six times

The positive work that Nipsey was involved in makes his murder all that more tragic and confusing. Not only was Nispey a generous philanthropist, helping inner city schools and encouraging people in low-income areas to start their own businesses. He was also involved in an effort called “buy back the block,” in which affluent rappers make a promise to return to their communities and buy property to reclaim control of the hood, and empower the community with positive organizations and locally owned businesses.

Last month, Forbes reported that Nipsey purchased a strip mall in his home town of Crenshaw for a few million dollars, and had big plans for the property.



The last Tweet that the rapper made before the shooting was very ominous. It said, “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”

While it is not clear exactly what he meant by his Tweet, Nipsey did have some very powerful enemies. At the time of his death, Nipsey was working on an explosive documentary about Dr. Sebi, whose real name was Alfredo Darrington Bowman. Dr. Sebi was a controversial medical figure who believed that all diseases could be cured with herbs and a specific vegan diet. In an interview with the Breakfast Club last year, Nipsey talked about the importance of the documentary.


The day after the shooting fellow rapper and media personality Nick Cannon made a series of posts to his Instagram page about Dr. Sebi and has promised to continue Nipsey’s work on the Dr. Sebi documentary.

“I’m gonna say this only for the real ones to recognize. Where you left off, we gonna carry one! It’s a MARATHON, so I’m picking up the baton! Because they can’t kill us all! Spiritual Warfare is REAL and in full effect. And now your Spirit is protecting your community eternally! Your words, your steps, your walk always was and always will be SOLID! Now, Your message is my message! Your work is my work! I know you still rocking with us and your voice will never be silenced, because to be absent from the body is to be present with the Most High! So now that you are at Peace don’t Rest… Keep leading… Keep Shining King! Cosmic Love My Brotha!” Cannon said.