Nipsey Hussle tragically lost his life after a shooting in Los Angeles last year and his alleged shooter, Eric Holder, has been in police custody since then. Holder was expected to go on trial last month for the murder but, because of COVID-19 related delays, it has been pushed back.

According to Vibe, the trial has officially been moved to next month after stay-at-home orders were placed in the city of Los Angeles. His next hearing is set to take place on June 8.

The 30-year-old was previously informed by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert Perry that he would retain his right to a speedy trial but, because of unforeseen circumstances, things have been delayed. Of course, everything has pretty much been placed on hold for the time being as we fight to slow the spread of the coronavirus. 

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The report notes that all courtrooms in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and other cities in Southern California, have been temporarily closed since March. California’s shelter-in-place order is expected to be lifted this month though, so the trial should be good to continue in June.

Holder is facing one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon. He previously entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. 

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In just under three hours, Tekashi 6ix9ine will be making his grand re-introduction to the world. For the last two years, he has been known as a snitch, exposing the inner workings of the Nine Trey Bloods gang that he was once a part of. He was released from prison early due to COVID-19 concerns and, today, he will be returning to the music world with a new single, music video, and Instagram Live session. It all kicks off at 3 PM EST.

Before that begins, one of his most outspoken critics, Meek Mill, has just addressed the situation, taking to Twitter and calling out the rainbow-haired rapper.

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"I hope that rat going live to apologize to the people he told on or the victim," writes Meek Mill, refusing to refer to 6ix9ine by name. "Y’all forgot that fast a 'rat' killed nipsey he wasn’t suppose to be on the streets! That’s the only thing ima day because he’s dead... left his baby mom and child like a coward as targets!"

Clearly, Meek is still not rocking with Tekashi. Bringing Eric Holder, Nipsey Hussle's alleged killer and an accused snitch, into it was necessary in the eyes of the Philadelphia rapper.

Will you be supporting 6ix9ine's new release or are you avoiding it by all means?

It’s been a little over one year since Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot in Los Angeles and those who admired him continue to mourn his loss. It’s reported that the trial of Eric Holder, the man accused of shooting and killing Nipsey Hussle on March 31, 2019, will soon arrive. The trial is expected to take over airwaves and social media, but until those days come, Lauren London continues to be the vessel that shares wisdom from the love of her life.

Millions have been inspired by Nipsey’s work ethic, community building, and words of wisdom. Lauren London took to Instagram earlier today to revisit a message that Nipsey previously shared on Instagram that spoke directly to people wasting their time arguing with one another online. According to Nipsey Hussle, their talents and skills can be used elsewhere, specifically toward building their own empires that can help those around them.

“Message to u Twitter bangers: All that dissing tha hood and playin internet games aint doin Nothin for y’all rep,” the late rapper wrote in a caption. “Get some money. Put yo family in positions. Put yo homies in position. And then come bac around as evidence that these Yung n*ggas under you can do the same.” Check out the Instagram post below and let us know if you think Nipsey Hussle was speaking truths.

It’s been one year to the day since Nipsey Hussle was gunned down in Los Angeles. The rapper’s legacy has continued to make an impact on communities worldwide as rivals have made amends and groups that were once at odds have come together to uplift the next generation of leaders. The trial of Eric Holder, the man who allegedly shot Nipsey Hussle that fateful day, is on the horizon, but in the meantime, Nipsey’s loved ones have paid tribute to the slain rapper, including the love of his life, Lauren London.

As thousands of Nipsey fans praised the rapper on the one-year anniversary of his death, Lauren London took to her Instagram account to share heartwarming words dedicated to her late partner. We’ve included her words in their entirety as she penned it to maintain the integrity of the message.

It reads:

Time is deceptive
It’s been a year since you transitioned
The pain is as heavy today as it was a year ago
God knows I would give anything to see you again
I didn’t think I was going to survive a second of any of this
Prayers have kept me together
The kids keep me going and
Gods Grace and Mercy have carried me this far
As today makes a year
I stand strong because of you
Because I know you wouldn’t have it any other way
Because I recall every late night conversation we had about resilience and fear
Because you were my greatest teacher and because you are still with us, in spirit

With
every breath i take
I honor you
I carry this pain with purpose
I promise I will make you proud
I promise to apply everything you taught me
In life and in death
Ermias Asghedom
There will never be another
Until we are together again….
I love you beyond human understanding ( but you know that already)?

The Marathon Continues. Check out the Instagram post by Lauren London below.

It seems unbelievable that we're approaching the one-year anniversary of the murder of Nipsey Hussle in just four days. Since news first circulated that the beloved rapper had been gunned down in a callous shooting in front of his Marathon Clothing store, there have been rumors regarding what led up to Nipsey's final moments. His alleged killer, Eric Holder, has remained behind bars for the better part of a year. As we near the start date of his trial, BBC Threedocumentary The Mysterious Murder of Nipsey Hussle suggests that the rapper was killed for ignoring street rules.

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Filmmaker Ben Zand not only interviewed Los Angeles Police Department officials, but he also spoke to members of the community where Nipsey grew up. A man named Sedrick from the Eight Tray Gangster Crips in L.A. weighed in with his thoughts on why Nipsey was killed. “Nipsey was stupid, he was stupid,” the gang member and local businessman said. “He didn’t have—his gang didn’t protect him and they wasn’t going to protect him when he got that money.”

Sedrick added that it wasn't surprising that Nipsey Hussle became a target, especially when his fame reached new heights. "It’s too risky, there’s too many dudes that aren’t gonna like you," he added. "Nipsey for one, he should have never been at that store without security. He thought he was untouchable.” Sedrick reportedly also touched on the rumors that Eric Holder was called a "snitch" before the shooting. “That’s the worst thing you can say,” he said. "You gotta go kill that n***** man, I’ll call you if you call me a snitch and I ain’t a snitch.” Watch clips from The Mysterious Murder of Nipsey Hussle documentary below.

As we near the one-year anniversary of the death of Nipsey Hussle, the highly-celebrated Los Angeles rapper, the murder trial for his alleged killer Eric Holder is reportedly about to begin. Many people have been wondering when we can expect to have a verdict in the case surrounding Eric Holder, the man accused of pulling the trigger on the late Ermias Asghedom, professionally known as Nipsey Hussle, outside of his The Marathon Clothing shop. Those answers have officially been provided as, according to a report by The New York Daily News, he will be going on trial before April.

Eric Holder was in court this week when Judge Robert Perry outlined the timeline going forward, giving a suggested end date for the trial. “Mr. Holder, as you know, this is an important case and a serious case. These cases take time to get ready for trial. You have the right to a speedy trial,” said Judge Perry to the accused killer, specifying that they are trying to facilitate an end date of April 14.

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“Are you OK that we continue this case, and you come back on March 18 and we do our best to start your trial within 30 days. Are you OK with that?” asked the Judge, to which Holder replied with a simple “Yeah.” 

The alleged killer was wearing a yellow jumpsuit and was shackled from the waist according to the report. He apparently did not say anything else for the remainder of the hearing.

Holder had previously appealed his murder charges, to which the Judge shut him down and decided to go to trial. How do you think this will end?

As we approach the anniversary date of Nipsey Hussle‘s murder, his alleged killer’s trial is also gearing up to begin. It was March 31, 2019, when Eric Holder allegedly shot and killed Nipsey as he stood in front of his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles. Holder was taken into custody within days and prosecutors have been building a case against one of the most hated men in hip hop.

According to The Real Whirl Podcast, they recently spoke to Holder and recorded the conversation. During the brief chat between Terrell Foster and Holder, the podcast host recognized that Holder couldn’t say much because the case is active. “I’m on the case right now so I can’t really speak,” Holder said. “Imma keep your number. Imma call you after this go to trial. After trial when I find out everything Imma hit you up and holla at you for sure, bro.” Foster then told Holder that he’d make sure to keep money on that phone line so they could stay in contact.

The host also told Holder that throughout this last year, people haven’t been concerned with hearing his side of the story, so he wanted to make sure that Holder had a place to speak freely. “He reached out to me and Eric Holder called me,” the host told his viewers. “He said he wants to talk to me and he wanna tell his side of the truth. He wanna tell you exactly what happened the day with Mr. Nipsey Hussle. R.I.P. to Nipsey Hussle. God rest Nipsey Hussle’s soul. I never did a video related to Nipsey Hussle. I’m not gonna lie. A lot of YouTubers ate it up. They took it and ran with it. People didn’t even know who the hell Nipsey Hussle was until after he got killed.”

“Nipsey Hussle was a damn good artist. I hate that he didn’t get a chance to enjoy his accolades while he was here,” the host added. Unsurprisingly, the exchange was met with backlash, so Foster returned to his YouTube page to set the record straight for his critics. 

Back in May 2019, Holder entered a not guilty plea on charges of murder, 2 counts of attempted murder (for the other victims injured in the shooting), possession of a firearm by a felon, and two counts of assault with a firearm. He was being represented by Christopher Darden, one of the prosecutors from the infamous O.J. Simpson murder trial. Darden later stepped down from representing Holder, sharing that his family was receiving threatening messages.

“It’s 1995 all over again, except this time, some folks are upset that I should represent a probable mentally ill African American man charged with murder,” Darden said at the time. “I received threats. My family…my children have been harassed and threatened. It’s really outrageous. I’m really kind of sick of it. I don’t know when people are gonna realize I’m already battle-tested.”

It’s believed that Holder’s attorneys will use his mental instability or illness as the crux of their defense. Undoubtedly, the world will be watching. In the meantime, listen to Eric Holder’s brief jailhouse phone call with The Real Whirl Podcast below.