Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot in front of his store in Los Angeles

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Nipsey Hussle participates in the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot dead outside his clothing store in south Los Angeles on Sunday, media reports said.

Two other people were injured in the shootout in front of Marathon Clothing, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing repressive sources.

According to the newspaper, Hussle, 33, was shot several times and was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Los Angeles Police Department announced that a shootout had been reported around 3:20 pm PDT in the area of ​​Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard, and that three victims were transported to a hospital where the one of the victims was declared dead.

"We have no suspicious information at the moment and we will provide more details as they become available," the ministry wrote on Twitter.

Hussle, whose real name is Ermias Asghedom, grew up in South Los Angeles and often spoke of being part of a street gang during his teenage years. He has since become a community organizer, according to the media.

His debut studio album, "Victory Lap" was nominated for this year's best Grammy Rap Rap album.