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The news of the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle came as a shock to the whole world. It was unexpected. Especially for his family and friends. Many honored and celebrated the legacy of the talented artist. Therefore, on the 37th birthday of the late rapper, Odell Beckham Jr shared a post to honor him. The picture featured OBJ, Nipsey Hussle, and the NBA All-Star James Harden. The images were from Rihanna’s Annual Diamond Ball.

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In 2020, the former LA Rams WR got inked. The tattoo is a portrait of Nipsey Hussle.

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It shocked Odell Beckham when he heard the news

In March 2019, the posthumous Grammy-winning rapper, Nipsey Hussle, was the unfortunate victim of gunfire. They took his body to a 25-mile funeral procession to mourn his death and celebrate his legacy. Thousands of people gathered to watch the last sight of the late-rapper.

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The day was grim. Many celebrities reacted to the sad news. Also, Barack Obama, the former president of America, read a statement in which he said that Hussle left “a legacy worth celebrating”.

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Nipsey Hussle loved basketball, and many saw him at the courtside with his long-time partner, Lauren London. They looked like royalty. And also supported their favorite team, the LA Lakers. He partied with the NBA star of the 79ers, James Harden, and NFL star Odell Beckham Jr, often. OBJ was a fan. Hence, the news of the rapper’s homicide hit him hard.

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Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame posthumously honored the rapper with his own star on his 37th birthday. His hometown will forever recognize Nipsey Hussle’s name as Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, declared 15th August as Nipsey Hussle Day. His long-time partner and biggest supporter, Lauren London, gave a heartfelt speech.

Seeing all of that, OBJ surely is happy and remembers his friend in the most respectful way!

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Neha Joshi is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. She is currently pursuing her postgraduate degree in English Literature from R.D National College, Mumbai and has also previously worked as a Graduate Intern at Jacobs. Her favorite athlete is football superstar Tom Brady, whom she finds immensely motivating. The following quote by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is among her most treasured ones: "If you don't play to win, don't play at all", which more often than not inspires her to excel in every pursuit she takes up! When away from work, Neha indulges herself in browsing through Realistic English, Post Structuralist American, and Modern Indian Literature.

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