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Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his clothing store in south Los Angeles on Sunday, media reports said.<\/p>\n

Two other people were wounded in the shooting outside Marathon Clothing, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing law enforcement sources.<\/p>\n

According to reports, Hussle, 33, was shot multiple times and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

His death sent shockwaves through the U.S. entertainment world, with celebrities posting memories of the musician on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis doesn\u2019t make any sense!\u201d the singer Rihanna wrote on Twitter. \u201cMy spirit is shaken by this!\u201d<\/p>\n

The performer and producer Pharrell Williams wrote on Twitter that Hussle was a \u201cpositive\u201d force who \u201cinspired millions.\u201d<\/p>\n

The musician Drake said he and Hussle had talked about recording a song later in the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou were having the best run and I was so happy watching from distance,\u201d Drake wrote in a message on Instagram.<\/p>\n

There has also been outpour of love from fans all over the world, especially on Twitter and Instagram.<\/p>\n

@Adanuapa tweeted, \u201cSad Morning Nipsey you a legend. I respect and admire your career path and what you did for the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy heart broke today when I saw the news. I\u2019m praying for your loved ones. God had bigger plans for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

@Judeblay said, \u201cThe first time I heard Nipsey was back in 2009 on Drake, Killer. Nipsey jumped in so hard.<\/p>\n

And his message remained true until the end.\u201d<\/p>\n

@Juskholli said, \u201cI\u2019m so happy I got to find out about Nipsey Hussle\u2019s music and mind state before he passed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement that a shooting was reported about 3:20 p.m. PDT in the area of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard.<\/p>\n

They added that three victims were transported to a hospital where one was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

A police department dispatcher declined to confirm the identity of the victims and a spokesman did not respond to questions.<\/p>\n

Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, grew up in south Los Angeles and often talked about being in a street gang during his teenage years.<\/p>\n

He had since become a community organizer, according to media reports.<\/p>\n

His debut studio album, \u201cVictory Lap\u201d was nominated for Best Rap Album at this year\u2019s Grammy Awards.<\/p>\n

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