Over the weekend, a fatal shooting took place amid the grand opening of a new Marathon Burger in Long Beach, CA. The franchise restaurant was founded by Nipsey Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam, in honor of the late rapper. KTLA reported that the fatal incident has left one person dead and two others injured. An investigation of the events is currently underway, say police officials. According to the outlet, the details of what exactly led up to the fatal shooting are still unclear. That said, a rep for Marathon Burger told TMZ, the incident was in no way connected to the opening ceremony.
“The opening was a huge success with strong community support. The incident being reported was NOT connected to our event and the event continued. The opening itself proceeded safely and without issue. The restaurant remains open and customers are still flowing in and out with excitement,” the rep said. Footage of the horrific incident has since circulated online. In one clip, Blacc Sam can be seen crouching down behind a car as gunfire erupts in the streets.
‘Nipsey Hussle Square’: LA Renames Intersection In Rapper’s Memory
In other news, on a happier note, on Saturday (Feb. 27), the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue was renamed in Nipsey Hussle’s honor. Nip’s longtime partner, Lauren London, who was present at the emotional ceremony, says the rapper predicted it all.“When me and Nip first started dating, we would drive by over here and he would be like, ‘You know, Boogie, one day, they’re gonna name this whole section after me.’ And here we are today,” she said.
LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Councilwoman Heather Hutt, and California State Assemblyman Isaac Bryan were also in attendance, CBS News Los Angeles reports. Later in the ceremony, the “Dedication” rapper’s older brother, Blacc Sam, gave an impassioned speech. “I think that everybody who knew Hussle knows that Hussle loved the area. Crenshaw and Slauson meant everything to bro,” he said. “This corner has a lot of memories.” Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in March 2019 in front of his Marathon Clothing store
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