Rapper Nipsey Hussle, 33, dead after being "shot" in front of his Los Angeles clothing store

Rapper Nipsey Hussle was reportedly shot dead six times in Los Angeles, his hometown.

A total of three people were shot dead outside the Marathon Store belonging to the 33-year-old Grammy candidate (born Ermias Asghedom), according to TMZ.

Eyewitnesses saw a man escape into a vehicle after the shooting.

RIP: Rapper Nipsey Hussle photographed Sunday just before his death after being shot six times in his hometown of Los Angeles.

Moments before the shot Nipsey – who claimed "links with the Crips" – had tweeted: "Having powerful enemies is a blessing."

Hussle is survived by his two-year-old son Kross, with Poinsettias for Christmas star Lauren London, as well as his daughter Emani from a previous relationship.

The five-year-old had just wondered about favorite colors and celebrities in an interview with GQ on Thursday.

& # 39; You. I do not have a crush on celebrities. I am with a crush on celebrities, "said the 34-year-old actress.

"A man escaped in a vehicle after firing": three people were shot in front of the Marathon store owned by the 33-year-old Grammy candidate (photo taken on September 26).

Moments before the shots, Nipsey – who claimed to have "links with the Crips" – tweeted: "Having powerful enemies is a blessing".

Tragic: Hussle is survived by his son Kross (left) with Poinsettias for Christmas actress Lauren London, as well as daughter Emani (right) from an earlier relationship

"I'm in love with love at first sight for celebrities": The five-year-old had just wondered about favorite colors and a crush on celebrities in an interview with GQ on Thursday.