Remembering Nipsey Hussle Ermias Joseph Asghedom was born on August 15, br 1985, and died at the age of 33 on March 31, 2019, br after he was fatally shot. Here are five facts to honor the late Nipsey Hussle on his birthday. 1. The activist was known br for his work within the br South Los Angeles community. 2. The Grammy-nominated rapper br opened his clothing store, br Marathon Clothing, in 2017. 3. He co-founded the br co-working space, Vector 90, br in Crenshaw. The space br offered STEM programs. 4. He was a co-creator br of the Destination br Crenshaw arts project. 5. The intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and br West Slauson was renamed Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” br Asghedom Square. Rest in peace, Nipsey Hussle.