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Rapper Nipsey Hussle reportedly shot and killed near his Los Angeles clothing store

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LOS ANGELES, Ca. — Rapper Nipsey Hussle was reportedly shot and killed on Sunday near his Los Angeles clothing store.

According to KABC-7 the shooting was reported around 3:20 p.m. PST in the 3400 block of Slauson Avenue in Hyde Park.

The Los Angeles Police Department said three people were shot during the incident, one fatally, but didn't release any of the victim's identities.

Multiple outlets reported that Hussle was the person killed, and many celebrities including fellow musical artist Rihanna took to Twitter to show their respects.

Hussle reportedly owned Marathon Clothing, which is located in the same block of where his murder took place.

Less than a half hour before the shooting the Rapper tweeted what appeared to be a cryptic message.

Hussle was 33-years-old.