By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer He lay shackled to a prison bed, arms and legs stretched wide in a crucifix-like position, cuffed for hours. Worms […]
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Nipsey Hussle’s convicted kill has appeal denied
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A state appeals court panel has upheld a man’s first-degree murder conviction for shooting rapper Nipsey Hussle outside the […]
Rapper’s killer sentenced to 60 years to life
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The man who murdered rapper Nipsey Hussle outside the musician’s South Los Angeles clothing store was sentenced to 60 […]
Rapper’s killer asks judge to reduce charge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES – A judge rejected a defense motion Dec. 19 to have a first-degree murder conviction reduced to second-degree murder or […]
Nipsey Hussle honored with star on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Slain rapper Nipsey Hussle was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug. 15 in a […]
South L.A. native publishes book about where he grew up
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — DeMarco Smith has released the first of a three-part history book titled “South Central Is Mecca.” The […]
Nipsey Hussle murder suspect found guilty
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The man who gunned down rapper Nipsey Hussle in front of the musician’s South Los Angeles clothing store — […]
Attorney: Nipsey Hussle’s slaying came in the ‘heat of passion’
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A man opened fire with two guns on Nipsey Hussle outside the rapper’s clothing store in the Hyde Park […]
A memorial for Nipsey Hussle: Neighborhood where late rapper had his store has become a tourist attraction
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — During weekday early evening hours, eastbound traffic on West Slauson Avenue can be backed up almost […]
South L.A. funeral homes overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The sharp increase in COVID-19 cases has overwhelmed the funeral home industry to the point of […]