Thousands bid farewell to Nipsey Hussle, whose music and activism had a global reach
LOS ANGELES - Nipsey Hussle, the Grammy-nominated rapper who never abandoned his 'hood, made his final victory lap around Los Angeles on Thursday - a star-studded event that was bathed in blackness.
The family of the 33-year-old, who was shot to death March 31, gave the rights to stream a three-hour memorial service at Staples Center to BET and Tidal, the music streaming service owned by rap mogul Jay Z.
Instead of relying solely on Los Angeles police, the family used members of the Nation of Islam to handle their personal security and control the crowd along a lengthy procession through South Los Angeles.
It was an event the likes of which the city has never quite seen. For 25 miles, bystanders lined the streets snapping photos, releasing balloons and throwing flowers
