The late Nipsey Hussle was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards.
Rapper T.I. presented the posthumous award Sunday to his family that included his mother, father, grandmother, his children and girlfriend, Lauren London. The rapper was shot to death on March 31 outside his South Los Angeles clothing store in what police said was a personal dispute.
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Hussle’s mother, Angelique Smith, recalled the moment she visited the crime scene where her son was shot. The rapper’s grandmother said she loved him and that he “did his job.”
Hussle, who was born Ermias Asghedom, released a number successful mixtapes and reached greater heights with his major-label debut album “Victory Lap” last year. He became a respected and beloved activist in South Los Angeles.
Marsha Ambrosius performed “Real Big,” a song she collaborated with Hussle. YG took the stage performing “Last Time That I Checc’d,” then DJ Khaled and John Legend closed out the set with “Higher,” a track that also featured Hussle.
