Lauren London posted a heart-wrenching tribute to late partner Nipsey Hussle on the first anniversary of his death.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, which marked exactly a year since the rapper was murdered in south Los Angeles, Lauren, 35, shared a photo of the couple together with some poignant words.
‘Time is deceptive, It’s been a year since you transitioned. The pain is as heavy today as it was a year ago. God knows I would give anything to see you again. I didn’t think I was going to survive a second of any of this.’ the mother-of-two wrote.
Gone but not forgotten: Lauren London posted a heart-wrenching tribute to late partner Nipsey Hussle on the first anniversary of his death on Tuesday
‘Prayers have kept me together. The kids keep me going and Gods Grace and Mercy have carried me this far. As today makes a year I stand strong because of you. Because I know you wouldn’t have it any other way.
‘Because I recall every late night conversation we had about resilience and fear. Because you were my greatest teacher and because you are still with us, in spirit.’
Lauren shares three-year-old son Kross with Nipsey, and also has 10-year-old son, Cameron, from her previous relationship with Lil Wayne.
She continued her post, ‘With every breath i take I honor you. I carry this pain with purpose. I promise I will make you proud. I promise to apply everything you taught me, in life and in death. Ermias Asghedom. There will never be another.
‘Until we are together again’: She shared a photo of the couple at Nipsey’s Marathon store along with poignant words
The heart wrenching post included the words ‘God knows I would give anything to see you again. I didn’t think I was going to survive a second of any of this’
Sweet: Lauren also posted a video showing off the tattoo tribute to her late partner on her arm
‘Until we are together again…. I love you beyond human understanding ( but you know that already)’ she ended her emotional tribute.
Nipsey passed away exactly one year ago on Tuesday and a number of musicians, athletes and more paid tribute to him on social media.
Hussle (real name Ermias Joseph Asghedom) was shot and killed outside of his Marathon Clothing store in South Central Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.
One of his musical collaborators, DJ Khaled, paid tribute to his memory, along with a slew of athletes such as Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving.
Tribute: Hussle (real name Ermias Joseph Asghedom) was shot and killed outside of his Marathon Clothing store in South Central Los Angeles on March 31, 2019
DJ Khaled took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing photos of him and Hussle with a message to his fans.
‘Bless up @nipseyhussle ICON @nipseyhussle INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US THE MARATHON CONTINUES LONG LIVE @nipseyhussle Grateful for your friendship THE HIGHEST HUMAN ACT IS TO INSPIRE,’ Khaled said.
NFL wide receiver Michael Thomas, a native of Los Angeles, tweeted out, ‘I lost my homie and his soul still attached to me. Rest In Peace Nip Hussle the Great. I’m still lapping up for you.’
Khaled’s tribute: DJ Khaled took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing photos of him and Hussle with a message to his fans
Bless up: ‘Bless up @nipseyhussle ICON @nipseyhussle INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US THE MARATHON CONTINUES LONG LIVE @nipseyhussle Grateful for your friendship THE HIGHEST HUMAN ACT IS TO INSPIRE,’ Khaled said
Mike’s tribute: NFL wide receiver Michael Thomas, a native of Los Angeles, tweeted out, ‘I lost my homie and his soul still attached to me. Rest In Peace Nip Hussle the Great. I’m still lapping up for you’
Tributes came pouring in from others in the world of sports, including another Los Angeles native, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson.
‘Put on for South Central Crenshaw district Rest easy Brody,’ Jackson said on Instagram, with a photo of him next to a mural and the hashtag #LLNH (Long Live Nipsey Hussle).
Russell Westbrook, a star for the NBA’s Houston Rockets, also tweeted out a photo of Hussle, with the tribute, ‘Hussle Day!! R.I.P. to the legend NH NIP!! We miss you bro,’ with the hashtag #TheMarathonContinues
Tribute: Tributes came pouring in from others in the world of sports, including another Los Angeles native, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson
South Central: ‘Put on for South Central Crenshaw district Rest easy Brody,’ Jackson said on Instagram, with a photo of him next to a mural and the hashtag #LLNH (Long Live Nipsey Hussle)
Marathon: Russell Westbrook, a star for the NBA’s Houston Rockets, also tweeted out a photo of Hussle, with the tribute, ‘Hussle Day!! R.I.P. to the legend NH NIP!! We miss you bro,’ with the hashtag #TheMarathonContinues
Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris added, ‘Nipsey left us with enough knowledge for a lifetime. Rest in Paradise. Send a couple prayers up for his family.’
He added in another tweet, ‘Today is about Nipsey Hussle save the pandemic talk for another day,’ referring to the coronavirus outbreak.
Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas added, ‘We love you Hussle man’ in a brief tweet.
Prayers: Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris added, ‘Nipsey left us with enough knowledge for a lifetime. Rest in Paradise. Send a couple prayers up for his family’
No pandemic talk: He added in another tweet, ‘Today is about Nipsey Hussle save the pandemic talk for another day,’ referring to the coronavirus outbreak
Hussle man: Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas added, ‘We love you Hussle man’ in a brief tweet
Hussle was born and raised in Los Angeles, who first became known for his mixtapes such as The Marathon and The Marathon Continues, which many fans referenced in their tribute tweets.
His debut studio album Victory lap was released in 2018, and he was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album.
He won two posthumous Grammys in February for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap/Sung Performance for his songs Racks in the Middle and Higher.
Born and raised: Hussle was born and raised in Los Angeles, who first became known for his mixtapes such as The Marathon and The Marathon Continues, which many fans referenced in their tribute tweets
Album: His debut studio album Victory lap was released in 2018, and he was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album
Grammys: He won two posthumous Grammys in February for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap/Sung Performance for his songs Racks in the Middle and Higher
