Nipsey and the Elephant in the Room: Black Death

Gangs. I feared them. Nipsey Hussle was an icon to many. But, he died violently at the hands of another black man who was arguably a fellow Rolling 60s Crip street gang member. While unknown if Nipsey was associated with the violent aspects of gang life, can one dabble in the life passively while promoting peace, the antithesis of hang membership? Nipsey’s Death is tragic, but so too is any persons death. Is the large outpouring of love for Nipsey a placebo for unity? Will we return to the very violence that consumed the life of Nipsey Hussle? Rest in Power, Nipsey. Hope your death will stop us from killing each other. But...it won’t.