Warriors & Clippers Pay Respect To Nipsey Hussle After Tragic Murder

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Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in front of his store.

Devastating news broke last night that Nipsey Hussle had been shot and killed in front of his store in Los Angeles. The tragedy sent shockwaves throughout the hip-hop community, as well as the sporting community. In the aftermath of his death, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors paid tribute to the late rapper and his legacy.

The Clippers were a team that Hussle would watch often, so the team made a video tribute to him and played it on the Jumbotron throughout the game. Fans in the arena gave a hefty cheer for the rapper and it was quite clear the impact Hussle had on Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. After the game, the team even hung up a custom Nipsey Hussle jersey in the locker room. The jersey had the number 5 on it.

As for the Golden State Warriors, their tribute to Hussle was a lot more subtle but equally moving. The loudspeakers at Oracle Arena in Oakland blasted Hussle's music, while Kevin Durant and Draymond Green danced along to the music. It was clear that both players had taken the loss of the rapper and philanthropist pretty hard.

Hussle was known as an avid basketball fan and would attend many Lakers games. When news broke, LeBron James made sure to pay his respects as well.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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