Nipsey Hussle remembered by musicians, athletes and more on the one-year anniversary of his death - Daily Mail

Late rapper Nipsey Hussle passed away exactly one year ago on Tuesday, with a number of musicians, athletes and more honoring his legacy.

Hussle (real name Ermias Joseph Asghedom) was shot and killed outside of his Marathon Clothing store in South Central Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.

One of his musical collaborators, DJ Khaled, paid tribute to his memory on Tuesday, along with a slew of athletes such as Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving.

Tribute: Late rapper Nipsey Hussle passed away exactly one year ago on Tuesday, with a number of musicians, athletes and more honoring his legacy

DJ Khaled took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing photos of him and Hussle with a message to his fans.

'Bless up @nipseyhussle ICON @nipseyhussle INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US THE MARATHON CONTINUES LONG LIVE @nipseyhussle Grateful for your friendship THE HIGHEST HUMAN ACT IS TO INSPIRE,' Khaled said.

NFL wide receiver Michael Thomas, a native of Los Angeles, tweeted out, 'I lost my homie and his soul still attached to me. Rest In Peace Nip Hussle the Great. I’m still lapping up for you.' 

Khaled's tribute: DJ Khaled took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing photos of him and Hussle with a message to his fans

Bless up: 'Bless up @nipseyhussle ICON @nipseyhussle INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US THE MARATHON CONTINUES LONG LIVE @nipseyhussle Grateful for your friendship THE HIGHEST HUMAN ACT IS TO INSPIRE,' Khaled said

Mike's tribute: NFL wide receiver Michael Thomas, a native of Los Angeles, tweeted out, 'I lost my homie and his soul still attached to me. Rest In Peace Nip Hussle the Great. I’m still lapping up for you'

Tributes came pouring in from others in the world of sports, including another Los Angeles native, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

'Put on for South Central Crenshaw district Rest easy Brody,' Jackson said on Instagram, with a photo of him next to a mural and the hashtag #LLNH (Long Live Nipsey Hussle).

Russell Westbrook, a star for the NBA's Houston Rockets, also tweeted out a photo of Hussle, with the tribute, 'Hussle Day!! R.I.P. to the legend NH NIP!! We miss you bro,' with the hashtag #TheMarathonContinues

Tribute: Tributes came pouring in from others in the world of sports, including another Los Angeles native, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson

South Central: 'Put on for South Central Crenshaw district Rest easy Brody,' Jackson said on Instagram, with a photo of him next to a mural and the hashtag #LLNH (Long Live Nipsey Hussle)

Marathon: Russell Westbrook, a star for the NBA's Houston Rockets, also tweeted out a photo of Hussle, with the tribute, 'Hussle Day!! R.I.P. to the legend NH NIP!! We miss you bro,' with the hashtag #TheMarathonContinues

Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris added, 'Nipsey left us with enough knowledge for a lifetime. Rest in Paradise. Send a couple prayers up for his family.'

He added in another tweet, 'Today is about Nipsey Hussle save the pandemic talk for another day,' referring to the coronavirus outbreak.

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas added, 'We love you Hussle man' in a brief tweet.

Prayers: Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris added, 'Nipsey left us with enough knowledge for a lifetime. Rest in Paradise. Send a couple prayers up for his family'

No pandemic talk: He added in another tweet, 'Today is about Nipsey Hussle save the pandemic talk for another day,' referring to the coronavirus outbreak

Hussle man: Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas added, 'We love you Hussle man' in a brief tweet

Hussle was born and raised in Los Angeles, who first became known for his mixtapes such as The Marathon and The Marathon Continues, which many fans referenced in their tribute tweets.

His debut studio album Victory lap was released in 2018, and he was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album.

He won two posthumous Grammys in February for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap/Sung Performance for his songs Racks in the Middle and Higher.

Born and raised: Hussle was born and raised in Los Angeles, who first became known for his mixtapes such as The Marathon and The Marathon Continues, which many fans referenced in their tribute tweets

Album: His debut studio album Victory lap was released in 2018, and he was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album

Grammys: He won two posthumous Grammys in February for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap/Sung Performance for his songs Racks in the Middle and Higher