Thousands of fans attended Nipsey Hussle’s funeral service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The “Celebration of Life” service was filled with powerful performances and remarks from family and friends. Rapper Snoop Dogg spoke, and Barack Obama sent a letter to honor Nipsey and his family.
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Why wasn’t Lauren crying
i’m pretty sure she’s been crying for 2 weeks straight and probably will for the rest of her life. she just didn’t want to be a blubbering mess on live tv in front a million strong recorded audience, at his funeral, where she knows he would expect her to be strong in his wake for the city. she tried her best to be strong and she’ll probably break down after this. her son will never know his father and won’t likely remember him personally and she’s sad for that too. and she lost the love of her life as well. i think she made a good show of strength for something so traumatically devastating. it’s not like she’ll ever recover from it in this lifetime.
Because she’s a black woman. Black women are strong. She’s already did her crying. Now she’s celebrating his life and cherishing the good moments they had together. You can tell she was holding back those water works but she was strong through it all.
Tae Wiz i mean, black women aren’t any stronger than other women. what does black have to do with it? and also she’s biracial? plenty of black women are weak and that’s okay bcs all humans have weakness. i can’t stand the “strong bw trope” bcs it takes away their ability to be as vulnerable as other women- and it imposes the notion that they have to endure more just bcs they are black. just let her be a strong woman in this moment, who’s also broken in ways that you will never see.
Ar S black women are typically stronger women because they’ve had to endure more. They are women and are black in a country that looked as both as less than human. If you’re not black, don’t even reply lol. You couldn’t possibly understand what any of us, our parents, grandparents etc have gone through in this country. Black women have to endure 2x more than a black man. Let that sink in. And I’m a black man raised by strong independent black women.
Ar S also her being “biracial” is irrelevant in a country that will always, forever see her as a black woman. She’s also recognized as such. Don’t be ignorant to it my guy.
RIP Nipsey
Never heard of this dude till he got shot.
true be words, i also hadnt heard of him. the state of hip hop in recent years has turned many people away from it, thats why i didnt know who he was or many in the scene currently.
I’ve heard his name over the years but I didn’t listen to his music. I really haven’t paid attention to rap music in the last 10 years. After his death I checked out his music and there were a few tracks I liked.
I never heard of him either. Then the local TV news, where he lived, made a big deal about this guy I never heard of. Then I heard it was a typical black rapper being shot by another black. Rap music is not even music. To be fair I went on YouTube to get a taste of his rap music and to no amazement to me, it was a horrible sound just like all the other rap music, terrible. These rappers get a black audience and some white fans too and become multi-millionaires. They live rich lives with gold and diamonds in their teeth, for a few years and then get shot down like a dog in the street. The local Los Angeles TV media, afraid to be shot dead by all the blacks, made sure they covered it well and acted like they knew him, I’m sure they did their quick research, and then they said he was a great talent, for fear of losing their job or getting shot themselves.
@Bobby Robby you went out of your way to come on this “typical black rappers” memorial video and spread your hate, because when you pass it’ll just be your parents who probably are first cousins and your squirrel hunting club. Did you know about the none typical things he was doing to better his community? Better yet what are you doing to better yours
he actually did a lot of good things for community like paying for poor folks funerals.
🏁🏁🏁🏁🙏 Rip Nipsey.
R.I.P. Nipsey 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
His death hurt the most out of all other recent dead rappers. RIP
Erik..I’m White so I can’t relate to his music but I can see that he was a good man, it really is a shame to lose such a good role model like him. RIP Nipsey🙏
John Wayne Pettimore hun just because you are white doesn’t mean you can’t relate to his music because he touched all people, races, souls ❤️
He’s a gang member not a gang banger
John Wayne Pettimore You don’t have to be white to relate to his music. You can listen to his music and probably relate to it.
So sad
Who is paying for this over the top circus?
First Last false Jews
You must be white.
Great comment
None of your business
Great question
RIP NIPSEY! So sad
April Fools…. the control the illumines ones has on the minds is coming to an end. If this doesn’t scream red flag, then you need to wake up!
i think you need to wake up man. this was bloody murder, no the illuminaty but the same type of violence we see every day in the u ited states, but simce that person wasnt famous no one ever hears about it
May Nipsey Hussle RIP. Praying for comfort for his family.
OBAMA SENDS A LETTER THANK YOU NIPSEY FOR DOING MORE FOR BLACK COMMUNITIES THAN I DID YOU GAVE JOBS TO BLACK MEN AND WOMEN AND CHANGED CRIME INTO HOPE SINCERELY YOUR FORMER PRESIDENT 🙏
tiffany curtis I wouldn’t brag about being 46 after saying something so stupid😂😂 might’ve been better off pretending to be young & dumb. Also, what does nursing have to do with politics?
@T g I Just Think Obama Could Have Did More Us That So Terrible 😑
RIGHT!!!!!
@PinkJoy 2 THANK YOU HONEY SOME ONE WITH COMMON SENSE 😙
tiffany curtis I didn’t mean to snap at you. I’m deeply involved in politics my mom has been an elected official in Houston for almost 15 years. So i get sensitive when I see other black people tearing down black politicians that are truly giving it their all. Because, they do it to my mom ALL THE TIME! The people criticizing are usually people not involved in the political process that don’t see how hard they fight for us against the establishment.. & no it’s not terrible just unrealistic. You have to judge situations in their totality. & clearly republicans tried their best to block everything he tried to do. Mitch McConnel says the highlight of his career is when he looked Obama in the eye & said, “You will fill that Supreme Court seat over my dead body.”… The seat he was constitutionally allowed to fill. He knew he would only get away with using his Veto once & he saved it for healthcare for all. Which does greatly benefit the black community. Think of all the great aunts/uncles you see everyday nursing that are missing limbs bc of not receiving proper diabetes care. The white man works overtime to tear us down. we should be lifting eachother up
Anybody know how many were in attendance, I’m aware the capacity of that arena was 21,000 but did they fill it
it sold out in like 20min
Yes they filled that arena in less than 20 minutes! And even had 25 miles of people standing out in the streets. Thousands stood just by his store.
Ermias brother from my beloved country Rest In Peace my star.🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷
Respect I sow my flag on him I am proud 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷
His brothers tearful speech had me all the way out out 🥺😪✌🏽and Snoop whew chilee this was the closure I needed ❤️🙏🏽
H Maya same here :'(
So true😥, something about brother love. That’s your first best friend growing up.
If his brother was with him he would still be here, ik for a fact his brother would’ve let off a clip
Bruh this man had an impact on ppl I never even thought he did. Like when the last time a rapper funeral even been on the news? Honored and mourned by so many wordwide. Really sad that his life was ended this way man smh.
@Jeff T that what make me wonder if he was really a stand up guy because real people do indeed impact people but not like this because the majority of people don’t like the truth I’m just saying I don’t think he was as real as people think
Nipsey was a murderer himself. He got back what he gave out.
Oscar Alvarado so you came here to speak negative on someone you don’t even know personally. Was he convicted of murder no, when you speak on someone make sure you speaking facts
@Ted Ted can’t convict anyone of a crime that they got away from. Stop being naive, homie.
@notmyproblem yeah he was 110% real. If you can’t see that or haven’t bothered really researching Nipsey then it’s because you don’t want to…
Man that was sad hope too god nipsey didn’t suffer the hood Jesus MAN THIS HURT RIP NIPSEY HUSSLE SALUTE FROM GLASGOW SCOTLAND 🏴
Lauren wasn’t crying because she cried so much… and why do u think she wore glasses to hide her hurt and tears you can hear it in her voice that she wants to cry… she loves him beyond this earth.. she ordered the hit on Eric’s family she wants everyone around Eric dead so he can feel hurt and pain she lost her husband she’ll never get over it she’ll heal but time heals all but… she’ll always be sad in a way …
Mr Green I lost my bf of 11 years 4 Years ago the same way… I have a new relationship after 3 years and a new baby. It still hurts and I talk about him so much my boyfriend ask me to stop out of respect but it hurts so badly. 😢
give it a couple of months and i bet she will be with another rich man.
Johnny Hernandez when you love someone it doesn’t work like that and even when you do meet someone it’s not the same. I’m pretty sure she could’ve been done so
Rip
His service was 👍
The disrespect is out of control! Wow to the comments! Nipsey hussle will live forever! Haters man!
The disrespect and hater was Eric Holder and those like him in South Central
@RB3 true, but you get my drift homie
She sounded like she was recieving an academy award.
She’s showing her strength to encourage others. Shut the f up, if you don’t have anything productive to say.
sorry but it’s true. she didnt show humility in a time that is more needed.
Yea I’d have to agree
1D 1R A C U 1L A 209 !! Who you talking about?
Beautiful ..it just make me so hurt & sad that one will never see or feel their love /their true worth while on earth 🌎 love only comes once your eyes are close for good. Rip Nipsey❤
I don’t now about snoop 😑
Snoop fake to me
Yea, I didn’t like how he kept comparing nipsey and himself. Like sir, stop.
#Lvisaskingforsamegangrebot
TBH I DON’T CARE ABOUT THIS GUY i’m JUST here so i don’t get fined😂
Face the world now
This ya life u can play with do ya thing just stay safe with it . Double bunks in the state prison .
michael simmonds classic man!!💎
NIPSEY you earned your wings & halo !! 👼🏼👼🏼rest in peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽
For destroying the psyches of a black community? Have you heard his music, it’s full of crime, violence and fornication. We’re all sinners but this guy promoted a gang culture.
Why his funeral looked like a concert..unbelievable
Its a celebration of life🙏🏽
Amen
@RoyalTee huh
X punching the air in heaven right now
Christopher Leal stfu
Nipsey was a real one and he’s definitely going to be missed…Prayers for his family and friends 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👼👑💙❤️
Music , helps to heal the broken 💔’s that song was it .
Rest In Peace we lost a great young hero 🇪🇷🙏🏼
I wish to give a big hug to he’s mother and brother.Nipse still alive no far from you,look at the sun ,the moon and fell him in the air.RIP
I feel sorry for the black folk of South Central.Quality of life is a piece of sh*t
Snoop got a Chackra chain on that’s wassup
A beautiful celebration of life🙏🏽
You are not real gangstas the real gang is the gov
https://youtu.be/FIbY-CnXfDc
Do a favor if you for real love nipsey get self knoledge and self education its not mystry every hero get get killed
Rip nipsey may God bless you and your loved ones
This feels like I lost a loved one. Rest in power King. We love you and miss you brother.
I wish all black people could really get together like this instead of killing each other everyday😥🙏💙💜
😢😢
That’s how I knew,
That’s how I knew,
That’s how I knew that you was different.
Rest In Peace NIPSEY THE GREAT🏁💙🏁
It’s crazy cuz he died on my birthday
God bless you
Snoop Doug.
If you’re scrolling thru the comments and dont know Jesus Christ as your Lords and Savior, now is the appointed time to recieve Him! That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Roman’s 10:9
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 I cant even begin to tell you how much Jesus loves you! He sacrificed His life so that you can have eternal life! That’s the only way you’ll rest in peace! Because Jesus is the only way to God the Father which is in Heaven! Swing bye my channel and you can get more of the word! God wants to do a new thing in your life!
He had such a beautiful spirit..
This coming out from your fans in México we love you nipsey and you Will be truley missed
They did it big for Nipsey.💪
What bothers me the most is, viewers that goes around disliking a tribute to a memorial service. That’s what’s wrong with this world, too many judgemental, negative beings. Honestly, you read what the video was going to pertain in the title. Leave your negativity elsewhere and remember you’ll eventually feel the same lose too. Rest Easy Nipsey🙏🙏
Winning…winning..he won..at great expense..but none can take it from him. . he won.
It hurts because the result of his hope for unity came w/ a price which was his very life. I pray that his legacy lives on and that his hope for unity continues to manifest. Rest up King
Deygot a harp
Worse than Soul Plane
Last Time I Checked nipsey died… RIP. if he was alive.
R.i.p cuhh
😢😢😢😢😢
Omg I cried!!! At Lauren London’s Speech! 😢😢😢
Rip to nipsey hussle
Nipsey. Final concert.
🗣SOLD! OUT!…. R🥀 Paradise. Nipsey.
💙🕊💙🕊💙🕊💙🕊💙🕊💙🕊💋
Peace and love from Australia cuz ✌🏽
DR. SEBI. ENOUGH SAID. PERIOD.
By this time next year everybody’s going to forget about this guy sad story
R2d2 789 no we aren’t….. NIPPSEY WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR BLOOD
Just like Biggie and Tupac right
THE MARATHON CONTINUES
Repose en paix 🙏🏻🕊️
RIP Ermias hawina. Condolence to his family. We Eritrean people love & support you. Btw, I see my Eritrean flag on 0:24 on his casket. I hope his brother Samiel changes his life & continues Nipsey’s legacy.
Snoop Dogg : Im a Peace Maker
Also Snoop Dogg : NEIGHBORS !
Stop it Snoop you are bipolar af
What a trip man he was just here 2 weeks ago & now he’s 6 feet underground. Who would’ve thought his life would be cut short like that.
Your life is borrowned, remember that
Rest in God’s peace and spirit, Nipsey…rest in His peace…
O872 0
His brother look just like him
Good ridden, probably deserved it, the past doesn’t just disappear, we pay for our wrong doing in this life.
Crazy Man lol i love ignorant ppl like you.
Ahhhhhh trolls.
Ahh gangbangers.. lol
So much i want to say but it is not the time so i wont. But I will soon. Rip to a true soilder that made us better. I must admit, i am shocked how much major coverage outside of hiphop this is getting. I question how much is genuine. That is all im sayin for now more to come later.
lauren london scraficed him her speech is mad suspect
how coud u have some much sauce in the speech
To be real I can’t even name one song from this guy
I pray for those of you who listen and see this ;African spiritual science is not it. Reserch it for yourself. Jesus is the ONLY way the TRUTH and the LIGHT. He gave his life for our sins so we could and can have eternal life with him in heaven. Only through accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal savior will you see the heavenly father. Please do not be deceived!!!! Jesus is the only way you will enter into the heavenly kingdom. This is a pure example of how when you do not have discernment in the Lord and when God is warning you about death and instead of rebuking it in the name of Jesus it is accepted. Well No thank you. Only God the ALPHA and OMEGA can save us. Repent from your sins! Live a life that is holy. We all fall short of Gods glory but he can renew and restore you. Jesus loves you, he will forgive you of your sins if you ask him too and believe in him and turn from sin. Give him your burdens. God bless you. You seen this for a reason. You will be held accountable for your sins. Do not reject Gods calling on your life. I love you and most importantly Jesus loves you!!! Dont wait until it’s too late!!!!
This violence is pointless!!!
Brand Nubian “Hold on” … still valid:
Where is the game? 😯
What if everyone that took the stage during Nipsey Funeral said we will honor his memory by Buying Black, no more European clothing, they will open a business in their home city, hire black and brown, they will support black business in their city, seek to start Black owned limo companies, and seek to end Black on Black violence and police corruption. #justthinkingoutloud
Sometimes you can dislike something because it saddens you. Wonderful service. It’s just VERY sad this young brotha was taken out with senseless violence.
Nipsey was a true king not many men like him around anymore the real ones always die young
At least the thug died happy knowing daddy Trump was still his President.
Another micheal Jackson show pony all staged
What do they mean by the marathon continues
A man that created audio pornography that corrupts the psyches of young black children. A gang banger that promoted fornication, drug-dealing, drug use, black on black crime.
I have to attend a masquerade in a few days, who can help me recommend these wigs that beautiful!
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These people are all satanic and actors they playing a big game with people minds f em all
I’d die on the spot if my husband died. Right there. Bam. Out like a light. I can’t breathe just thinking bout it.