Man claims on Instagram Live that he killed Nipsey Hussle

Apr 1, 2019

Nipsey Hussle thegrio.com — Nipsey Hussle (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)

As authorities search for the shooter who killed rapper Nipsey Hussle, a man is claiming that he is the one who fired the fatal shots.

—Nas, Kevin Hart, Snoop, Issa Rae and more remember Nipsey Hussle—

While on Instagram Live, an artist who goes by Cinco says a man named @gasstongbo jumped on his video and claimed responsibility for killing the father of two who was gunned down outside his own clothing store in Los Angeles, TMZ reports.

In the bizarre video, the man brags about walking up to the rapper and shooting him in front of his “daughter,” but it’s unclear if the child was Hussle’s kid.

Police have said they have ID’d a suspect but no word on if this clout chaser is the right suspect or if he’s attention seeking for “likes” since the story is trending.

According to several eye witness reports, the West coast rapper and two other people were targeted outside of Hussle’s Marathon Clothing store.

Overnight, tributes poured in for Hussle who was a well-known and respected community activist and rapper in the LA who was remembered as a savvy and street smart entrepreneur who owned several businesses and made investments in education and the arts.

—Nipsey was one of ours—

The Grammy-nominated rapper, born Ermias Davidson Asghedo, was also reportedly scheduled to meet with the Los Angeles Police Department today to discuss how to curb gang violence.

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The stunning murder has rocked the hip-hop community to the core. Celebrities among those sharing grief include Rihanna, Steph Curry, Diddy and John Legend who was just with Hussle on Thursday filming a video.

RIP Nipsey. I just spent Thursday with him filming a video for a beautiful new song we created with Khaled. We filmed in Inglewood, close to where he grew up. He was so gifted, so proud of his home, so invested in his community. Utterly stunned that he’s gone so soon.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) April 1, 2019

This doesn’t make any sense! My spirit is shaken by this! Dear God may His spirit Rest In Peace and May You grant divine comfort to all his loved ones! ???
I’m so sorry this happened to you @nipseyhussle pic.twitter.com/rKZ2agxm2a

— Rihanna (@rihanna) April 1, 2019

??????‼️‼️‼️‼️ So so SAD man!! DAMN man this hurt.

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 1, 2019

This is so painful! @NipseyHussle was doing great work for the people. Keep his legacy alive by carrying on his work! Sending love to his family. Rest in Power King ? pic.twitter.com/hE2MNibbZ7

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) April 1, 2019