STONE COLD KILLER
Shocking moment Nipsey Hussle gunman calmly approaches and shoots him dead as suspect is revealed as man he’d argued with moments earlier
CHILLING security video shows a gunman calmly walking up to rapper Nipsey Hussle and shooting him dead in broad daylight.
The cold-blooded killer is seen stalking a parade of shops before opening fire on three victims in the car park in Los Angeles.
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The assassin is seen shooting from a distance before walking closer and shooting twice more from close range.
Grammy-nominated Nipsey, 33, was shot three times in the head and chest by a gunman who delivered a final kick to the lifeless rapper before fleeing to a waiting car driven by a female accomplice.
Two other men were critically wounded.
Last night it was claimed the gunman was out for revenge after a row with Nipsey minutes before the Sunday afternoon bloodbath.
Sources the rapper had accused him of being a police snitch, and he felt "disrespected" and returned with a gun.
Police named a suspect they want to speak to as 29-year-old Eric Holder.
LAPD issued a wanted notice as 19 fans were injured in a stampede during a vigil outside the Marathon clothing shop founded by Nipsey.
'STRONG ENEMIES'
The rapper - linked to the notorious Crips street gang - had posed for a photo with a young fan at the same spot shortly before he was murdered.
Hours earlier he had tweeted cryptically: "Having strong enemies is a blessing."
Police are said to believe he was involved in a gang dispute.
Ironically was was due to meet police chiefs to talk about his plans to tackle gang violence.
The Eritrean-American star, real name Ermias Asghedom, was the father of a two-year-old with actor Lauren London and also had kids from previous relationships.
Drake, Rihanna, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube were among those who paid tribute.
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Rihanna tweeted: "This doesn't make any sense! My spirit is shaken by this! Dear God may His spirit Rest In Peace and May You grant divine comfort to all his loved ones! ... I'm so sorry this happened to you."
Nipsey's label Atlantic Records posted: "Words cannot express our sadness. Nipsey was not only one of the greatest artists we worked with but an amazing father & leader in his community.
"One of the kindest & brightest stars in the universe, he was inspiring to all. We will miss him, his music & everything he stood for."
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