Nipsey Hussle’s killer Eric Holder Sentenced To 60 Years To Life In Prison

Eric Holder, the man who was convicted of fatally shooting American rapper Nipsey Hussle has been sentenced to 60 years to life in prison.

Eric Holder was convicted of first-degree murder in July for the killing of Hussle in a parking lot outside the 33-year-old rapper’s South Los Angeles apparel shop.

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Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke handed down the sentence Wednesday after hearing from one of Hussle’s friends and listening to a letter from Holder’s father.

Holder’s sentencing hearing had been postponed several times, including most recently on Nov. 3, 2022. The sentencing was delayed in part so defense attorney Aaron Jansen could argue to reduce Holder’s conviction to manslaughter or second-degree murder, which the judge rejected in December.

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Holder was also found guilty of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter after two other people were injured in the shooting.

Hussle, who was born Ermias Asghedom, had grown up with Eric Holder, and both were members of the same gang, the Rollin’ 60s.

Prosecutors argued that Holder was upset over accusations that he was a snitch and that it was premeditated when he approached Hussle outside his shop, The Marathon, and opened fire.

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Hussle was struck at least 10 times. Afterward, Holder kicked him in the head and fled, Deputy District Attorney John McKinney told jurors.

Hussle was in a relationship with Lauren London and was a father of two.

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