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Los Angeles intersection to be renamed after Nispey Hussle
An intersection in South Los Angeles will be renamed after the late rapper, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle.
An intersection in South Los Angeles will be renamed after the late rapper, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle.
Nipsey Hussle intersection
Los Angeles City Council member Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced that the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue will become Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square.
Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson just announced the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard will be named “Ermias `Nipsey Hussle’ Asghedom Square” 💙 pic.twitter.com/HsYAhVbgKG
— Gerrick D. Kennedy (@GerrickKennedy) April 9, 2019
The decision to rename the intersection in the area where Hussle grew up comes less than a month after murdered.
Petition
Shortly after his death, a petition urging the city council to name the intersection where Nipsey lost his life garnered nearly 500,000 signatures.
The Los Angeles City Council will also officially add the rapper’s contributions to the city into public record.
“Ermias Asghedom known as ‘Nipsey Hussle’ was an icon and West Coast hero,” Councilmember Harris-Dawson said, per Los Angeles Sentinel.
“Nipsey’s genuine nature allowed him to be a light to everyone he interacted with from family, friends, fans, and his larger community. As a father, brother, and son, Nipsey was a rock helping to build an empire that will continue through generations. Nipsey will always be remembered for delivering a pure, authentic Los Angeles sound, his numerous philanthropic efforts, his innovative, community-focused business mindset, and his humble heart.”
Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom will be memorialized Thursday April 11 at 11:00am at the Staples Center. BET Networks will broadcast the service live.
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