Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue in South Los Angeles – where Nipsey Hussle was killed — will officially be named “Nipsey Hussle Square.”
Harris-Dawson made the announcement on Tuesday (April 9) via Twitter.
“This week, I will officially submit a motion to name the intersection of #Crenshaw and #Slauson as ‘Nipsey Hussle Square,'” he tweeted. “#NipseyHussle.”
Harris-Dawson followed up with a statement obtained by the Los Angeles Times.
“Ermias Asghedom known as ‘Nipsey Hussle’ was an icon and West Coast hero,” Harris-Dawson said. “Nipsey’s genuine nature allowed him to be a light to everyone he interacted with from family, friends, fans, and his larger community.
“As a father, brother, and son, Nipsey was a rock helping to build an empire that will continue through generations. 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.”
Following Nipsey’s March 31 shooting death, a petition was launched to have the intersection named in his honor. As of publication time, the petition has garnered nearly 500,000 signatures. Harris-Dawson will make the motion on Friday (April 12) to rename the intersection.
[This article has been updated. The original version was published on April 3, 2019 and can be found below.]
Nipsey Hussle’s unexpected shooting death is still reverberating throughout not only the Hip Hop community but also the entire city of Los Angeles. During a recent press conference, LAPD chief Michel Moore revealed he was shocked when he realized Nip had been killed.
“I saw the name Nipsey Hussle, and I looked at that again, and I looked at it again, and it was like I could not believe it,” he said. “This is a voice that was trying to help.”
A Twitter user pointed out it takes a special kind of person to be mourned by the LAPD, Bloods, Crips and Eses.
To honor Neighborhood Nip, the Najee Ali Foundation launched a petition to urge L,A. Councilman Harris-Dawson to rename the intersection of Crenshaw Blvd. and Slauson Ave — which is near Nip’s Marathon Clothing store and where the murder occurred — Nipsey Hussle Blvd.
As of publication time, the petition has been signed over 323,000, marking Change.Org’s largest music-related spike in the platform’s history.
Ali said he started the petition because he “knew Nipsey Hussle personally. He wasn’t just a rapper. He was a community icon.”
Nipsey died on Sunday (March 31) after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. The alleged killer, Eric Holder, was arrested on Tuesday (April 2).
Although Nip was affiliated with the Rolling 60s Crips, Moore believes it wasn’t a gang-related incident.
“The aspect of the nature of the dispute, to our information, is not anything relative to rivalries between gangs, but rather a dispute between these two individuals,” he said.
Holder’s bail has been set at $7,040,000.
Sign the petition here.
So one dumb ass beaner writes a tweet and he speaks for the entire city of LA? Real ese’s are not mourning this fucking Arab-looking fool.
You must be drinking and smoking a lil too much lately.
Yeah, more concerned about building a wall to keep your dumbass out
You insensitive border jumping bean, let black people mourn in peace. This is why we need the wall, better the devil you know than some wetback border jumping bean who speaks mexican with barley passible English.
Yeah right, the answer to ignorance and racism is even more ignorance and racism. Fuccin’ idiot. + what the fucc is mexican language? That’s like saying Americans speak american. It’s spanish (or the latter english), FOOL.
Yeah right, the answer to ignorance and racism is even more ignorance and racism. Fuccin’ idiot. + what the fucc is mexican language suppose to be? That’s like saying Americans speak american. It’s spanish, FOOL. SMMFH
Yeah right, the answer to ignorance and racism is even more ignorance and racism. Fuccin’ idiot. + what the fucc is mexican language suppose to mean? That’s like saying Americans speak American. It’s Spanish, FOOL. SMMFH
U are a LOSER
Mourn what, yet another ignorant black on black killing? It’s as common as leaves on a tree.
Stupid fool. Nipsey has Cuban roots. What’s wrong with looking like an Arab? Is something wrong with you looking like a Mexican ?idiot
Changing a street name…That will make a difference…Why don’t these people focus on something that will actually reduce black on black crime and have a positive impact on the culture.
Exactly bru. People are idiots.
What are your suggestions?
legalize drugs genius, war on drugs is war on poor ppl
Such a shame for someone to post such a derogatory word like”Ese.” It is the term rascist blacks have coined to refer to Mexicans/Hispanics. Mainstream media continues the attack by not auditing the same if someone used the “N” word. Only showes a total disregard for one group. Not even the slightest backlash by anyone. Of course it’s directed at the most abused group by media, Mexicans.
Good, that’s a nice way to honor Mr. Hussle.
Good stuff!!
Wonderful news finally a gangbanger the kids can look up to and look forward to learning about.
You’re right, he was someone who motivated and proved dedication is how you make it out. Then he turned around and gave back to the community to try and help others plus stop the violence. So yes finally there was a gangbanger to look up to. Sad he was taken too soon.
Bun B Can’t Believe People Selling Their Nipsey Hussle Memorial Service Tix For $400
UGK’s Bun B is disgusted. The hip-hop veteran has reacted to people selling Nipsey Hussle memorial service tickets on eBay.
The hip-hop veteran went to Instagram last night to share his reaction to someone putting up tix for tomorrow’s event for $400
What a great decision. Honor a Crip gangster and this shit will continue. Blacks killing blacks…now idiots will think it’s an honor to kill another brother since it gets notoriety and a piece of shithole LA named after your dead ass.
Bush is had a airport named after him….so why not
Eat a dick you stupid mayate go pick fuckin cotton
I fw nipsey kuz he chose to stay in his hood and give back. Yea granted he could’ve left and probably should’ve but he didn’t. I can relate to that in a sense because when I was in HS my uncle wanted to come live with him and play basketball at a different school. He lived in a different city but I chose to stay in my hood. Who knows maybe I could be living dream playing ball but I ain’t wanna leave my hood. So I said eff it. I’m fine with being a street ball legend, so that’s what I became…Neighborhood Nip…KING!!
Seriously…..you are a fucking idiot. My many tax dollars pay for your jailing, food stamps, rehab, etc, etc.
Keep telling yourself that Guwop. I’m sure Universities are gonna accept clout tokens when your kids want to further their education.
Why not name it after a deceased veteran, or community hero rather then some gangbanger who got smoked by some other gangbanger?
Fucc u mean cuz!! Don’t run ur muthafuccin diccsuckers on cuz!! Long live Neighborhood Nip!!! U will never have a legacy close 2 his!! Hating azz pussy!!!
They feel guilty so they will not contest the name change. It should remain Slauson. But however a statue of him at the intersection would be a grand signature of love for him.