Nipsey Hussleposthumously won his first Grammy award on Sunday, and his partnerLauren Londonaccepted the honor on his behalf.
At the pre-telecast ceremony ahead of the official2020 Grammy Awards, London — mom to the late rapper’s son Kross, 2 — took the stage with Hussle’s family, including his grandmother, to accept the gramophone for best rap performance for “Racks in the Middle,” which also features Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy.
“I speak on behalf of our family … in honor of Nip, who was a phenomenal vessel,”said London, 35. “Nip did it not just for the awards, but for the people. And God allowed him to use this music to speak his truth, give his wisdom, and something that we will forever be able to live with.”
Added his grandmother, “I wanted to thank all of you for showing all the love that I have felt for him all of his life that will always live in my heart.”
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The late rap icon, whose real name is Ermias Asghedom, died on March 31 last year after he was tragicallygunned downon the Los Angeles street where his clothing store, the Marathon Clothing Company, is located. He was 33.
Later in the evening,John Legend,DJ Khaled,Meek Mill, Kirk Franklin, Roddy Ricch and YG are expected to take the stage to deliver a performance in Hussle’s honor.
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The awards show comes as Los Angeles mourns another local hero, former NBA starKobe Bryant, whodiedalong with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna ina helicopter crashon Sunday at age 41.
Tune into the 62nd annualGrammy Awardsat 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.
source: people.com
