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.
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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.
