THE WORD | NIPSEY HUSSLE TAKES HIS VICTORY LAP, MEMORIAL RECAP

Thousands flocked to remember the life of Nipsey Hussle at a packed memorial service Thursday (April 11) that provided mourners with a deeper appreciation of Ermias Asghedom, the man behind the up-and-coming hip-hop persona. 

Hussle’s brother, Samiel Asghedom, talked about how Hussle would assemble parts to build his first computer, but became emotional about his brother leaving his “heart and soul” on the popular intersection of Crenshaw and Slauson Avenue.

“Bro, you made the world proud,” he said.

Hussle recently purchased the strip mall where The Marathon is located and planned to redevelop it, part of Hussle’s broader ambitions to remake the neighborhood where he grew up and attempt to break the cycle of gang life that lured him in when he was younger. His family and friends vowed to continue his work, and London told the crowd: “The marathon continues!”

Remembering #NipseyHussle at his life celebration: "Greatness is not age specific" https://t.co/jkZEcRN2Li pic.twitter.com/tM4dK9uju0

— billboard (@billboard) April 12, 2019

Nipsey’s mother strength is to admire.. 👑 🙏🏿❤️
Wake up brothers and sisters.. The Marthon Continues. pic.twitter.com/GDFZIGEMOO #NipseyHussle #NipseyHussleCelebration

— 👁️🦉@Nadine 🦉👁️ (@4educator2) April 12, 2019

Snoop Dogg Gives a Nipsey Hussle’s Story #RIPNipseyHussle pic.twitter.com/4CpdlkTAeI

— Best’s Point Of View TV Backup Page (@POVOFBEST1) April 12, 2019

You can see why Nipsey Hussle loved this woman. She is incredibly strong and grounded. His Queen forever. Their son will actually get to say his parents loved each other until their last dying day. pic.twitter.com/JUBwQSkJPa

— 𝐍. (@madeofsilk) April 12, 2019

A letter from former President #BarackObama read today at #NipseyHussle’s memorial service! #RIPNipseyHussle 🕊🙏 @BarackObama @NipseyHussle pic.twitter.com/ddyrLNAwhj

— WORLDSTARHIPHOP (@WORLDSTAR) April 11, 2019

The Marathon Continues: Nipsey Hussle’s Funeral Was The Celebration of Life He Deserved 🏁 https://t.co/root4E0iwj #CelebrationOfNipseyHussle pic.twitter.com/0ucAVqHEsz

— xoNecole (@xonecole) April 12, 2019

JAY-Z Pens Message to Nipsey Hussle: ‘The Marathon Continues as a Line of Energy’ https://t.co/rK6BTqeeLA pic.twitter.com/nLuNIA3m17

— The Source Magazine (@TheSource) April 12, 2019

RT shaunking: RT shaunking: DEDICATION: A video tribute to Nipsey Hussle from the team at TheNorthStar.

Nipsey often spoke and rapped about dedication. We believe the best way we can honor Nipsey is to mimic his dedication to the community and to right… pic.twitter.com/xljlFbIZsl

— Trevon Jackson (@ShootMeTrevon) April 12, 2019

#NipseyHussle’s spirit and inspiration has brought unity to LA! 🙏💯 @ShaheemReid #RIPNipseyHussle pic.twitter.com/blVBI44DzU

— WORLDSTARHIPHOP (@WORLDSTAR) April 12, 2019

Nipsey Hussle Funeral/ Pastor Shep Crawford pic.twitter.com/ClMBwEZ7Qm

— MAYA💋 (@OhMaii713) April 12, 2019