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Nipsey Hussle fans everywhere celebrated what would’ve been the rapper’s 35th birthday

Rest in peace, Nip.

Nipsey Hussle was taken from this world far too soon.

Just a little more than a year ago in March 2019, Hussle was killed in his own “Marathon” clothing store by local rapper Eric Holder while making an impromptu visit as he would a few times a week.

His death dealt a big blow to Hip Hop as a genre. He had finally just released his debut and only studio album Victory Lap in 2018 after more than a decade of releasing critically acclaimed mixtapes.

Hussle was a legend in Hip Hop before his death because of how he worked and persevered as an independent artist for a decade before releasing his debut album. That same spirit he brought to the genre remains after.

His music was motivational. His songs were about just getting up and achieving goals until you’ve found success. People loved him for that.

While he is gone, he’ll never be forgotten. Fans made that clear on Saturday on what would’ve been his 35th birthday. They posted tributes all over the internet to remember the legendary rapper.

(Warning: There is some NSFW language contained in these tweets) 

Some just posted pictures.

Some posted his greatest quotes and moments that connected him with so many people.

Some posted stories about him.

Others posted pieces of hard hitting music from him. He never wasted a single word in his lyrics.

Nipsey is gone but his impact was very clearly made. His imprint will last forever. In his own words, the marathon continues.

Russell Westbrook, P.J. Tucker add emotional Nipsey Hussle tributes

Rockets veterans Russell Westbrook and P.J. Tucker each posted their own tributes Tuesday to slain rapper and close friend Nipsey Hussle.

James Harden wasn’t the only member of the Houston Rockets to recognize the one-year anniversary of Nipsey Hussle’s tragic death, with Russell Westbrook and P.J. Tucker each posting their own tributes.

Los Angeles-based rapper Ermias Davidson Asghedom, professionally known as Nipsey Hussle, was gunned down on March 31, 2019, at 33 years old. Westbrook — a Los Angeles native, like Harden — considered Hussle a close friend. Tucker had also developed a tight bond with him.

“Not sure what this day was before a year ago, but I damn sure know I’ll never forget it for the rest of my days,” Tucker said with #LongLiveNip. “We miss you, bro,” added Westbrook. “RIP to the legend. Hussle Day!”

The second photo from Tucker includes a tattoo with the numbers “03 31 19” on his leg, in recognition of the date of Hussle’s death.

In the first game Westbrook played last season after Hussle’s death, he posted just the second 20-20-20 triple-double in NBA history with a line of 20 points, 21 assists, and 20 rebounds.

“20 plus 20 plus 20 … they know what that means,” Westbrook said postgame on April 2, 2019. “That’s for my bro. Rest in peace, Nipsey.”

Hussle had spoken in his music and in interviews about his affiliation as a young man with the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips,

Hussle is survived by two children and his girlfriend, Lauren London.

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James Harden honors anniversary of friend Nipsey Hussle’s death

“It’s been one full year today,” Harden wrote in recognizing the March 31, 2019 passing of his close friend. “Missing you like crazy.”

Houston Rockets star James Harden took to his personal Facebook page Tuesday to recognize the one-year anniversary of Nipsey Hussle‘s death.

Los Angeles-based rapper Ermias Davidson Asghedom, known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, was gunned down on March 31, 2019, at the age of 33. He was killed in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles outside of Marathon Clothing, the store owned by Hussle.

The tragedy occurred near the Crenshaw area, where both he and Harden went to Audubon Middle School and became close friends.

“Missing you like crazy bro,” Harden wrote as part of his message, which concluded with the hashtag #HussleDay.

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Hussle showed strong support for Harden across many endeavors and high points of his life, even on the night of Harden’s first-ever NBA MVP award. The rapper has also attended several charity functions hosted by Harden over the years, including JH-Town Weekend in Houston.

Harden has reciprocated that same support over the years by playing his music everywhere he goes, including Nipsey Hussle’s songs in all of his signature playlists. His music is still played at the Toyota Center before Rockets’ home games. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Harden requests the team’s in-house deejay to play a lot of Nipsey Hussle, along with other Los Angeles-based hip-hop.

Hussle is survived by two children and his girlfriend, Lauren London.

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Eagles WR DeSean Jackson unveils his new Nipsey Hussle inspired ‘One of One’ Rolls-Royce

DeSean Jackson unveils Nipsey Hussle inspired ‘One of One’ Rolls-Royce

DeSean Jackson is currently working and progressing towards the 2020 NFL season after missing the majority of the 2019 season with a core muscle injury.

Jackson has been making the most of his free time since the Eagles season ended and on Monday night, he once again paid tribute to his fallen friend, the late-great, Nipsey Hussle.

The Eagles star receiver took to Instagram to unveil a brand new, Hussle inspired, ‘One of One’ Rolls-Royce SUV.

Jackson paid tribute to Nipsey this season, by wearing custom cleats for every Eagles game.

Both Jackson and Hussle grew up in the Crenshaw section of Los Angeles.

LeBron releases ‘Revenge SZN’ playlist featuring 2Pac, Jay-Z, Drake, Nipsey and others

LeBron James releases ‘Revenge SZN’ playlist featuring 2Pac, Jay-Z, Drake, Nipsey and others on Pandora.

LeBron James has dubbed his 17th year in the NBA his “Revenge SZN.” Through the first 20 games of said season, James is leading the league in assists with 10.9 while also ranking 10th in scoring at 25.7. The King is collecting 7.2 rebounds per contest as well and helping his Los Angeles Lakers to a 17-3 record with the calendar now flipping to December. So while I’m not exactly sure who he is seeking revenge from at the moment, I’m quite certain he’s getting it.

To serve as a soundtrack for the revenge tour, LeBron released a playlist for Pandora that includes what he’s been listening to while putting in work this season. Headlining the list are old school artists like 2Pac, Jay-Z and Notorious B.I.G. as well as Drake, Future, Meek Mill, Kendrick Lamar, the late Nipsey Hussle, and others.

The Pandora page also includes commentary from LeBron on a number of the songs that are featured on the playlist. James shares his thoughts on Nipsey’s “Summertime In That Cutlass”, Drake’s “Omerta”, Jay-Z’s “Politics as Usual” and Biggie’s “Going Back to Cali” as well as others. You can visit LeBron’s “Revenge SZN” playlist at Pandora by clicking here. It might be helpful to listen to during your next workout or pregame layup routine.

Chris Paul tops The Athletic’s latest NBA Style Power Rankings

Chris Paul grabbed the top spot in The Athletic’s Week 3 NBA Style Power Rankings thanks to a Nipsey Hussle Marathon Clothing Company collaboration.

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Dennis Schröder might have the best style on the Thunder, at least according to teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but Chris Paul has been bringing his A-game as well, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed.

CP3 tops the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Style Power Rankings, released Wednesday.

Wosney Lambre credits Paul’s ranking to “his donning of Jerry Lorenzo’s much-anticipated Fear Of God collaboration with the late great Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing Company”.

“But Paul didn’t stop at his Nipsey tribute, the future HOFer waltzed through Chesapeake Energy Arena dripped and draped in a posh Pyer Moss pinstriped jacket with a funky Ambush hoodie that evoked streetwear classic Miskeen, all while staying true to his early season dedication to remaining as cozy as possible in blue windbreaker pants.”

Paul may be heading toward the end of his playing career, but his style game is still going strong.

Gilgeous-Alexander, who credited Schröder for wearing a “fur coat” during shootaround prior to the Thunder’s game against Indiana Tuesday, also came in on the list, landing at No. 8.

Dubbed ‘Pants Pants Revolution’ by Lambre, SGA’s “dedication to having the NBA’s grooviest trouser collection since Jack Ramsay stalked the sidelines is awe-inspiring.”

Maybe point guard play isn’t the only mentoring that Paul is providing to Gilgeous-Alexander in Oklahoma City.