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The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an internal affairs investigation into the Nipsey Hussle murder case following news that the woman who drove the getaway car was sent home when she tried to turn herself in. The LAPD’s Office of the Inspector General told The Association Press Monday that the department’s…

The 2019 BET Awards paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle by honoring the late rapper with its Humanitarian Award and a star-studded musical tribute. Heading into the ceremony, the stars walked a blue carpet in his memory. Near the end of Sunday night’s nearly four-hour show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, rapper…

The 19th Annual BET Awards take place today at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The show, which celebrates African-American achievement in music, movies and sports, will be hosted by Girls Trip and Black Monday actress Regina Hall. Cardi B leads with seven nominations, including best female hip-hop…

UPDATE April 24: Two days after our story ran, the CW renewed All American for a second season. A month ago, the CW drama All American ended its 16-episode freshman run with a big championship win for Beverly High and two major cliffhangers as Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is left pondering whether to stay at the posh school…

Fox News host Laura Ingraham found humor in Thursday’s memorial service for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. Adding to insult, she showed the wrong Southern California rapper while taking swipes at Hussle. On Friday’s episode of The Ingraham Angle, the right-wing commentator recounted details about Hussle’s memorial…

UPDATED AT 8PM WITH DETAILS ON SHOOTING: Los Angeles police are reporting one person was killed and three others sustained injuries during a shooting incident at today’s funeral procession for slain rapper/entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle. The long-procession, which took place after the late rapper’s Staples Center memorial…

Several Los Angeles television stations plan to offer live coverage of Thursday’s memorial service for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. The service called "Nipsey Hussle's Celebration of Life," will take place at the Staples Center in downtown L.A. from 10 a.m. to noon PT. Fox 11, NBC 4, ABC 7 and KTLA have all said they…

The public memorial for Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle is set to take place Thursday after Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Staples posted details on its website Monday, saying the “Celebration of Life” for the slain hip-hop star will begin at 10 a.m. and will be free for fans. Complimentary tickets will…

The family of slain rapper/entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle has met with officials from Staples Center about hosting his official memorial service at the venue. The 21,000-seat arena would host the memorial service on Thursday of the coming week. Tickets will be sold, according to a TMZ report. The National Basketball…

UPDATED, 1:55 PM: Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged Eric Holder with the murder of L.A. rapper Nipsey Hussle. Holder was charged Thursday with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. He is being held on $7 million bail, and is expected to…

One day after violence erupted at a memorial in South Los Angeles for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, the LAPD has implemented new rules to prevent further problems. A stampede at the site on Monday night left 19 people injured, police said. The trouble started after hundreds of people gathered at the corner of Slauson…

UPDATED with cause of death: The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has released its findings after completing an autopsy Monday on slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. The report said Hussle, real name Ermias Asghedom, died from gunshot wounds to his head and torso. His death was ruled a homicide. EARLIER: Rapper Nipsey…