Grammy-Nominated US Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead
Los Angeles, Apr 1: Rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed after being shot multiple times in broad daylight outside his store here on Sunday.
According to Los Angeles Times, the 33-year-old rapper was shot on the street where his store Marathon Clothing is located in the Hyde Park neighbourhood.
Hussle was rushed to a hospital after the incident, where he was pronounced dead. Two other person were also injured during the shooting but they are said to be in stable condition.
The LAPD said the investigation is being handled as a homicide and they are looking for one male black suspect.
"The suspect in the shooting is described as a male black & LAPD South Bureau Homicide is conducting an investigation to locate him and anyone else involved. You can expect the area of Slauson and Crenshaw to be impacted by streets closures and heavy traffic for several hours," read a post from the official Twitter handle of the LAPD.
The rapper, whose real name was Ermias Davidson Ashedom, hailed from Crenshaw, Los Angeles. He was nominated for a Grammy for best rap album earlier this year for his debut studio album, 'Victory Lap'.
Hussle is survived by his two children and his girlfriend, Lauren London, who just gave birth to their son Kross in 2016.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
