Nipsey Hussle's Walk of Fame Ceremony Honors Late Rapper With His Own Day in Los Angeles

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Nipsey Hussle's birthday will now be known as Nipsey Hussle Day in Los Angeles for years to come...an announcement made at the late rapper's Walk of Fame ceremony.

Nip was honored Monday with a star on Hollywood Boulevard, just outside the famous Amoeba Music store. During the ceremony, Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced from now on that August 15 will be a day to remember the rapper.

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Last week, Dawson also led a ceremony at the new Metro Hyde Park station…soon to be known as Nipsey Hussle Square.

Nipsey's partner Lauren London, his sister, father and grandmother all wished him a happy birthday from a podium at the ceremony honoring the L.A. native

As for how Nipsey Day will be celebrated...there will be Marathon events, much like the one planned for the upcoming opening of its flagship Marathon store.

Other Compton rappers, YG, Roddy Ricch, NBA stars Russell Westbrook, Isiah Thomas and artists from Nip's All Money In all attended the ceremony.