Christopher Darden Steps Down As Lawyer For Nipsey Hussle’s Accused Killer

The issue of race has followed Chris Darden through two of the most high-profile cases of his career. In 1995, some called the black lawyer a traitor for prosecuting the murder case against O.J. Simpson. Now, he said, his brief stint defending a black man accused of gunning down the beloved rapper and community activist Nipsey Hussle has brought threats to him and his family. He cited those threats Friday when he announced his decision to step down from the case. “After centu

Crenshaw and Slauson Intersection to be Named in Honor of Nipsey Hussle

Nipsey Hussle had nothing but love for his community of South Los Angeles, and now an intersection in the neighborhood will be named in honor of the slain rapper. Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson made the announcement on Tuesday that the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue will now be known as Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square, reports the Los Angeles Times. “Ermias Asghedom, known as ‘Nipsey Hussle,’ was an icon and West Coast h