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Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot in front of his clothing store, US media reported.
The 33-year-old journalist was shot and killed when he arrived at the hospital several times.
Two others were injured in the shootout in front of Marathon Clothing, south of Los Angeles.
Nipsey Hussle's album Victory Lap has been nominated for this year's best Grammy Rap Rap album.
"We have no information regarding the suspects at the moment and we will provide more details as they become available," said the Los Angeles Police Department.
Rihanna was among the artists who were shocked by the news, tweeting "my mind is shaken by this".
It does not mean anything! My mind is shaken by that! Dear God, may his spirit rest in peace and grant divine comfort to all his dear ones! ???
I am so sorry for what happened to you @nipseyhussle pic.twitter.com/rKZ2agxm2a– Rihanna (@rihanna) April 1, 2019
Nipsey Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Davidson Asghedom, grew up in South Los Angeles and was part of the Rollin & 60's street gang when he was a teenager.
He later became a community organizer and participated in the Destination Crenshaw art project.
"I grew up in a gang culture," he told The Los Angeles Times during an interview in 2018. "We have dealt with death, murder." was like living in a war zone, where people are dying on these blocks and everyone is a bit immune. "
Earlier Sunday, he had tweeted: "Having powerful enemies is a blessing."
Having powerful enemies is a blessing.
– THA GREAT (@NipseyHussle) March 31, 2019
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