Farrakhan Says Spirit of Nipsey Hussle is ‘Alive’
Who Is Louis Farrakhan? Nation of Islam Leader Says Spirit of Nipsey Hussle is ‘Alive’
Louis Farrakhan said late rapper Nipsey Hussle’s spirit was “alive” during his memorial service on Thursday.
Farrakhan, 85, is the leader of the Nation of Islam. He’s a black nationalist and minister as well. He’s responsible for launching the Million Man March, a historical event that has brought together millions of black men to promote unity within the African American community, around the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Farrakhan was tasked with speaking at Hussle’s memorial service at Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Thursday. According to Rolling Out, Hussle has a “special connection” to the Nation of Islam because of his desire to end gang violence with peace.
“He is the prophetic voice of all in that community,” Farrakhan said Thursday. “He lived the gang life, but he didn’t stay there. He lived the life of the ’hood, but he rose above the pull of gravity. Ermias was more than a hip-hop artist: He was a voice; he was a brilliant mind, and the spirit of God was in his life.”
“His body is dead, but the mind of Ermias Asghedom and the spirit of Nipsey is alive,” he added.
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