Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was by no chance and killed outside his clothing store in south Los Angeles on Sunday, media reports said.
Two other people were laceration in the shooting outside Marathon Clothing, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing law enforcement sources.
According to the newspaper, Hussle, 33, was snort multiple times and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Los Angeles Police Department said a shooting was reported roughly 3:20 p.m. PDT in the area of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard, and that three victims were transported to a hospital where one was definite dead.
“We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become present,” the department wrote on Twitter.
Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, grew up in south Los Angeles and in many cases talked about being in a street gang during his teenage years. He had since become a community organizer, according to method reports.
His debut studio album, “Victory Lap” was nominated for Best Rap Album at this year’s Grammy Awards.