Nipsey Hussle’s untimely and tragic death leaves a void not only in hip-hop, but in the hearts of his family, friends and fans. The Victory Lap rapper was the father of two young children and the boyfriend of actress Lauren London. The two recently put their love on display in a stunning GQ photo shoot and showed off the dynamics of their relationship in an accompanying video. Lauren called him her celebrity crush and gushed over the community conscious rapper who was beloved by so many.
Nipsey and Lauren welcomed their son in to the world in 2016 and have been together since 2014. Despite a short break in their relationship, the two could always be seen walking the red carpet together and supporting one another’s career.
“He’s gotten more of a platform to be really clear about his message, because before he was just making rap gang-bang music. But I think he has a purpose in all the raps, and that’s coming to light,” she said opening up about their relationship in GQ.
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A throwback clip of Lauren thanking Nipsey for always being in her corner is making its way around social media.
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We can’t even begin to fathom the pain with which she is currently feeling and we’re praying for everyone affected by the unimaginable loss. Here’s a look back at their love story.
1. Private Birthday Dinner For Author/Social Media Star Karen Civil
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – NOVEMBER 04: Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London attend Private Birthday Dinner For Author/Social Media Star Karen Civil at Louis Vuitton Rodeo Drive on November 4, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,birthday,usa,author,the media,california,females,two people,three quarter length,dinner,lauren london,rodeo drive,nipsey hussle,beverly hills – california
2. Private Birthday Dinner For Author/Social Media Star Karen Civil
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 04: Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London attend Private Birthday Dinner For Author/Social Media Star Karen Civil at Louis Vuitton Rodeo Drive on November 4, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,birthday,usa,author,headshot,the media,california,females,two people,dinner,lauren london,rodeo drive,nipsey hussle,beverly hills – california
3. Madeworn x Roc96 Pop-Up Event
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 31: Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London attend Madeworn x Roc96 Pop-Up Event at on May 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,california,city of los angeles,females,two people,event,pop up store,lauren london,nipsey hussle,madeworn
4. Los Angeles Premiere Of 'Can't Stop Won't Stop' – Arrivals
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 21: Lauren London, Nipsey Hussle arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’ at Writers Guild of America, West on June 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,usa,arrival,film industry,california,city of los angeles,females,two people,three quarter length,film premiere,red carpet event,lauren london,writers guild of america,nipsey hussle,premiere event
5. Nipsey Hussle's Private Debut Album Release Party Hosted By James Harden
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London attend Nipsey Hussle’s Private Debut Album Release Party at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on February 16, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,attending,party – social event,usa,music,beginnings,california,females,two people,west hollywood,the london hotel – los angeles,releasing,album title,album release,lauren london,nipsey hussle,beverly hills – california
6. Celebrities At The Los Angeles Lakers Game
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 14: Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on November 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) color image,photography,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,horizontal,usa,sport,california,city of los angeles,females,two people,basketball – sport,nba,three quarter length,candid,celebrity sightings,staples center,los angeles lakers,match – sport,portland trail blazers,lauren london,nipsey hussle,nba pro basketball
7. Celebrities At The Los Angeles Lakers Game
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 14: Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on November 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) vertical,color image,photography,celebrities,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,sport,california,city of los angeles,females,two people,basketball – sport,nba,candid,celebrity sightings,staples center,los angeles lakers,match – sport,portland trail blazers,lauren london,nipsey hussle,nba pro basketball
8. Warner Music Pre-Grammy Party – Red Carpet
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 07: Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London attend the Warner Music Pre-Grammy Party at the NoMad Hotel on February 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Warner Music) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,attending,strapless,party – social event,usa,red,music,california,city of los angeles,females,two people,dress,annual event,strapless dress,bow tie,tuxedo,red carpet event,shirt,leather,black dress,grammy awards,sleeveless dress,lauren london,leather dress,white shirt,dress over pants,sleeveless,warner music group,nipsey hussle,white color,black color,side-stripe pants,tuxedo suit
9. Warner Music Group Hosts Pre-Grammy Celebration – Arrivals
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 07: Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London arrive at the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Celebration at Nomad Hotel Los Angeles on February 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images) vertical,color image,photography,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,strapless,usa,celebration,arrival,red,music,california,city of los angeles,females,two people,dress,annual event,three quarter length,strapless dress,bow tie,shirt,leather,black dress,grammy awards,sleeveless dress,lauren london,leather dress,white shirt,sleeveless,warner music group,nipsey hussle,white color,black color,tuxedo jacket
10. 2019 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH – Inside
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 09: Lauren London, Diddy and Nipsey Hussle attend 2019 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH on February 9, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation ) vertical,color image,photography,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,california,city of los angeles,males,females,three people,sean combs,brunch,lauren london,nipsey hussle
11. 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards – Arrivals
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: Lauren London (L) and Nipsey Hussle attend the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,topix,music,california,city of los angeles,females,two people,fashion,award,annual event,awards ceremony,staples center,grammy awards,lauren london,nipsey hussle,61st grammy awards
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