The Grammy-nominated rapper (Nipsey Hussle), 33, whose real name is Ermias Asghedom, was one of three people shot Sunday outside the storefront for his clothing company, called
The Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti confirmed his death on Twitter.
In a report on usatoday.com John Legend said he'd been with Hussle on Thursday "filming a video for a beautiful new song we created with Khaled." He added, "He was so gifted, so proud of his home, so invested in his community. Utterly stunned that he's gone so soon."
Los Angeles Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff said Sunday night that he and Police Chief Michael Moore had been scheduled to meet with Nipsey Hussle and representatives of Roc Nation, Jay-Z's entertainment agency and production company, on Monday to "talk about ways he could help stop gang violence and help us help kids."
Members of the music community were not the only to offer condolences. Sports figures also reacted to Hussle's death, as the rapper was an avid basketball enthusiast,
