Who Is Nipsey Hussle Killer?

Who Is Nipsey Hussle Killer? The person found guilty of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle will spend at least 60 years in jail.

Eric R. Holder, Jr. was found guilty of first-degree murder in July 2018 for killing Ermias Asghedom, better known as Hussle, outside Hussle’s clothing store in South Los Angeles in 2019.

Hussle, an artist nominated for a Grammy, died at the age of 33.

Two people who were nearby were also hit and hurt.

Judge H. Clay Jacke of Superior Court gave Holder a sentence of 60 years to life on Wednesday after hearing from a friend of Hussle and reading a letter from Holder’s father.

Nipsey Hussle's killer Eric Holder sentenced to 60 years to life behind bars! Rest in paradise to Nipsey Hussle 🕊 pic.twitter.com/SBFaHi765Z
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) February 22, 2023

After a months-long trial, Holder was found guilty of murder and two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter for the two bystanders who were hurt in the shooting.

He didn’t deserve the death penalty, and most people thought he would get a life sentence.

He was dressed in orange jail clothes and didn’t say anything when his sentence was read.

Holder’s lawyer told ABC News that Holder was going to try to change the verdict.

“Given the high-profile nature of the case, it was always going to be hard,” the lawyer, Aaron Jansen, said.

During the murder trial, the prosecutors said the attack was planned, while Holder’s defence team said it was a decision made in the heat of the moment.

Holder’s lawyer said that Holder was upset because he had talked to Hussle about rumours that Hussle was helping the police.

According to the Associated Press, Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney John McKinney told the court that Hussle was shot at least 10 times. After that, Holder kicked him in the head and ran away.

Hussle spent his formative years in South Los Angeles, where he joined the Rollin’ 60s gang.

He opened the Marathon Clothing store to help his neighbourhood. Before he died, he also tried to talk to the Los Angeles Police Department about how to stop gang violence in the area.

In 2020, after his death, the rapper won two Grammys for best rap performance and best rap/song collaboration. He also got a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.

Hussle has left behind two kids. Fans from all over the country have posted tributes to the rapper to show how much they care about him after he was killed.

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