Nipsey Hussle’s Death: Lauren London Opens Up About Coping with Grief Five Years After Losing Her Partner

Lauren London recently opened up about the profound loss of rapper Nipsey Hussle, reflecting on his tragic passing five years ago in 2019. The rapper was fatally shot outside his clothing store in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.

In an interview with Radhi Devlukia on the A Really Good Cry podcast on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the actress candidly expressed that she still “felt like a mess.”Discussing her ongoing journey with grief, London shared:

“I guess I have to ask my friends how far I’ve come because I still genuinely feel like I have not arrived anywhere.”

She elaborated:

“I feel like I’m really heavy a lot, but again, I have to counter that to just, like, the grace of God, because if it was up to me, I would be sliding in here on my stomach, but I also don’t want to take away from the work that I’ve done from then until now. So, I don’t wanna do that, ’cause I’m good at doing that.”

For those unfamiliar, Ermias Joseph Asghedom, better known as Nipsey Hussle, was a rapper and activist who gained prominence in the mid-2000s. London and Hussle were in a relationship from 2013 until his untimely death in March 2019, and they share a son, Kross Ermias Asghedom, who was born in 2016.

Lauren London Highlights Support from Her Children and Community

During her discussion, Lauren London credited her two children—she also has a son with Lil Wayne—and the “wise people”in her life for helping her navigate through the pain. She shared:

“God just placed people in my life that can kinda just usher me in and teach me and guide me. I always say the prayer of strangers held me up.”

Moreover, in this podcast episode, the actress addressed how she approaches teaching her children to cope with grief. She described herself as a “container”for their emotions, encouraging them to articulate their feelings. London also motivates them to explore various methods of expression, such as journaling, writing letters, and even playing his music.

As the interview progressed, Radhi inquired about London’s relationship with Nipsey Hussle. She described their love as “intentional, pure, and safe,”noting that many of his words have gained deeper meaning following his passing.

“He spoke a lot about… I’m in my cave, in a homebody, that he (was) like, ‘People really need to hear from you. You have a lot of truth you should share.’

London also mentioned that she “hears”Nipsey’s music in a different light since his death.

This year, on the fifth anniversary of his passing, Lauren London commemorated Nipsey Hussle with a heartfelt tribute post on her Instagram.

In August 2022, during the ceremony where Hussle received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, London honored him by calling him a “visionary,”emphasizing that “he lives forever.”

Lauren London’s episode on A Really Good Cry is available for streaming on YouTube.

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