Opportunists attempting to make a quick buck off Nipsey Hussle’s tragic murder have forced the slain rapper’s team to shut down his memorial. As TMZ reports, a place intended for quiet reflection and tribute has turned into a tourist attraction.
People were selling bootleg t-shirts with Nipsey’s image, while others were charging a fee to take a tour of the “hood.” Some even had the audacity to charge fans for a simple walk through the (very public) area where Nipsey was gunned down.
In fact, the Slauson and Crenshaw intersection became such a popular destination, food trucks started parking outside.
Following Nip’s March 31 death, scalpers attempted to charge outrageous prices for tickets to Nipsey’s funeral, which was a free event. People who attended the service also tried selling the free programs for profit on eBay.
Nip was shot by suspected killer Eric Holder who was arrested on April 2, three days after the deadly incident. He has pleaded not guilty. The 29-year-old alleged Crip is being held without bail at the Los Angeles County Jail.
Of course cause thats the shit he supported dont glorify the hood man get the fuck out of it
Nipsey grew up a hustler and even did so at that intersection. Why is it disrespectful? It is kind of an ode to him.
Some
People are disgusting.
Most…
I bet it it was all kinds of white people selling bootleg shirts and charging people to see the memorial. Oh, no wait…
Most trolls are cowards.
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Sounds like people are “husslin” which is central to the man’s name. Although some is outright disrespectful, I don’t see the harm in finding an avenue to make cash. They’re not selling drugs…
Where does that line start and stop, though? You may possess enough common sense to see it but as for the average pack? Well, that’s why the memorial is being shuttered.
White privilege at it’s finest. Everyone has an opinion, few have any facts
The white privilege comment had no basis; I was actually on the side of the african american community being able to continue to honor and spread the man’s name; even by hussling off his demise. There are bootleg 2pac and Biggie shirts at every carnival, beach sidewalk etc. There’s no difference. The are FACTS warped reflection can’t comprehend. Trent Clark, you’re right, Sir. Where do you draw the line? “Touring” the spot Nipsey got shot at is taking it too far, and that’s the disrespect I was speaking of. Peace.
What’s the big deal with this guy on streets? His yelp page has madd complaints of his marathon store not shipping out orders, giving no refunds and people feeling overall scammed. If that is true, I think it’s kinda ironic he got gunned down there.
All Maxine Waters voters I bet.
who owns the carpark a landlord or the local government?