Lauren London Remembers Nipsey Hussle

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As Nipsey Hussle fans and friends share their grief, nothing can compare to the unfathomable pain his family is going through. Yesterday, his soulmate Lauren London broke her silence regarding Nipsey’s passing. Lauren posted pictures to Instagram of Nipsey with herself, as well as with their children. Nipsey’s grief-stricken queen also shared her heartfelt words that resonates profoundly.

“I am completely lost,'' she wrote. "I’ve lost my best friend. My sanctuary. My protector. My soul ... I’m lost without you. We are lost without you babe. I have no words.”

Nipsey’s close friend and collaborator YG responded on London’s page with a Blue heart emoji and a tear. Tyrese, Gabriel Union, Alicia Keyes and Jennifer Lopez were also among those to comment and send encouragement to London.

Nipsey and London have been together for five years and have a two-year-old son named Kross. Both have other children from previous relationships. The pair were one of the hip-hop and Black community’s most beloved power couples, recently interviewing each other in a hilarious segment for GQ.

Nipsey was killed on Sunday, shot multiple times in front of his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles. He was only 33. Yesterday was extremely bittersweet as police apprehended the suspect in the murder Eric Holder.

In related Nipsey news, last night NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook paid a monumental tribute to the fallen hip-hop hero. Westbrook recorded a triple double of 20 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists. The 60 was a symbolic homage to Nipsey and the Rolling 60s.

“That’s for my n***a, that’s for Nipsey,” Westbrook, a native of LA and close friend of Nipsey said after grabbing his 20th rebound and completing the astounding feat with just a minute left in the game. Other athletes such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry have also expressed their respects for their fallen comrade.

While Hussle was definitely successful in music, including a Grammy nomination, his biggest calling card may turn out to be his community activism. Before his death, he was planning to meet with the LAPD to better relations with police and the black community of LA. He invested heavily into the neighborhood as well from the aforementioned clothing store to restaurants even to a stem cell research center.

Lizzo Is Living Her Best Life Right Now

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If you’re not a fan of Lizzo yet, get ready, because she’s conquering the world one upbeat, body-positive track at a time. One look at the R&B superstar tells you she’s not what we usually see presented as sexy in the music industry, but sister is taking back self-love and adding a wink to tell us she’s been on this beat the whole time, we’re the ones who are just catching up.

Lizzo slayed the GLAAD awards last week in a mirrored body suit, bringing themes from the “Juice” video to life, and sang through some some major cardio with her backup dancers, daring anyone to body shame her. Just when you think you’ve seen the extent of her skills, she brings out “Sasha Flute” and shows off a quick flute solo, no bigs.

She’s also changing things up in Playboy this month, wearing fishnets, 500 carats of diamonds, and some bedroom eyes, offering up gems like “BEIN FAT BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL EVERYWHERE WHO GON CHECK ME BOO?!” The article offers insight on her rise to the top, her infectious self-love, and the way she’s trying to change gender politics. It’s worth a read.

Lizzo’s dropping an album, Cuz I Love You, on April 19th. And while we’re waiting, you can check out more of her bangers on Slacker Radio!

Steve Lobel Mourns Loss of Nipsey Hussle

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As with all murders in hip-hop, it’s impossible for the community to process losing another of its own in such brutal, shocking fashion. Yesterday, Nipsey Hussle was murdered in front of his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles. It was an area that the Grammy-nominated artist was so proudly trying to cultivate. Nip’s death is extra painful because he was so active in the community, becoming a leader in the culture, not just by words, but with his actions.

Police say he was shot six times and died at the hospital shortly after.  Following the devastating news of his death, fans and friends gathered at the crime scene. For legendary manager Steve Lobel, it was a horrific de ja vu. Hearing how Hussle died was a painful reminder of how another close friend, Jam Master Jay was slain.“It all started right here man. My man right here, me and big Yu, got [Nipsey’s] CD, put it in the car, the Slauson Boy,” Lobel reflected of first meeting Nipsey a decade and half ago. “The rest was history.”

Lobel, who currently reps Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Scott Storch among others, took Nipsey under his wing and was shopping a deal for him to no avail.

“When I took Nipsey around the industry, everybody told me I was crazy,” Lobel continued, visibly angry at the loss of such a great. “[They said he] looked like Snoop Dogg, Rolling 60 Crip. I told everybody ‘I don’t give a fuck what you feel. I go with my gut. From day one.’ That was 15 years ago. Now, after the man worked his ass off ... I was just with him yesterday at the Texas Tech game, we went to the game together yesterday. That was like my bro. People over there are saying ‘the white man killed him.’ I’m a white man, put him in the game. I don’t understand that. It’s not a color thing, race, religion. I started the game with Run-DMC. My man Jam Master Jay got shot in his own studio by somebody he probably knew. Nip gets killed in his own hood, trying to help his own hood. It’s fucking wack. It’s fucked up.  It took 15 years to do this and somebody takes his life. He was a father, he was a brother, he’s a son. It’s fucked up. God bless Nip.”Hussle’s murder in the very community where he was loved, and was trying to improve is baffling to everyone. People are coming up with theories as to who killed him and reasons why, including that he was murdered by someone in the military. At the time of writing, police have no suspects, further stoking the speculative fires.

In potentially related news, Nipsey was scheduled to meet with the LAPD in an effort to further prevent gang violence in his area.

“We (@LAPDChiefMoore and I) were meeting, at the request of @NipseyHusslewith him and @rocnationtomorrow at 4pm to talk about ways he could help stop gang violence and help us help kids. I’m so very sad” said L.A. Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff. According to reports the meeting is still on and will now take place in Nipsey’s honor with possibly a representative from Roc Nation, who helped coordinate the meeting.

“Our hearts are heavy over the loss of our brother, Nipsey Hussle” read a statement from Roc Nation. “Rest In Peace. Our thoughts, love and prayers to his family and friends.