Today, Nipsey Hussle will be laid to rest in his hometown of Los Angeles, California. However, Nipsey Hussle could not said goodbye without a party. This afternoon, thousands of friends, family and fans gathered at the Staples Center to celebrate the life of Nipsey Hussle. During the ceremony, Louis Farrakhan, Jhene Aiko, Stevie Wonder and many more stopped by to celebrate all that Nipsey offered in his powerful time on earth. One of the most touching moments of the entire celebration came at the very beginning.
Thank you to @BarackObama for sending this letter for me to read celebrating @NipseyHussle’s life & legacy. ? pic.twitter.com/qwEjjb6O9d
— Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) April 11, 2019
Following a moving performance of “Real Big” by Marsha Ambrosius, Karen Civil took the stage to offer a message from one of the country’s foremost leaders. Karen Civil read a letter to Nipsey’s friends and family that was written by Barack Obama. Former President Obama wrote, “While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets and despair, Nipsey saw potential.” He added, “He saw hope. He saw a community that, even through its flaws, taught him to always keep going. He choice to invest in that community rather than ignore it.”
Karen Civil reading a letter penned by Barack Obama at the #CelebrationOfNipseyHussle:
“Nipsey Hussle set an example for young people to follow and has a legacy worth of celebration…” pic.twitter.com/wNGYJGdIG5
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) April 11, 2019
Read the full letter above. Also, the celebration of Nipsey Hussle’s life can be streamed online right now. Rest in power Nipsey Hussle!
