Behind the Crime: The Nipsey Hussle Murder

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Behind the Crime: The Nipsey Hussle Murder

2023

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Crime

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Overview

As told by the people involved, and using real footage from the tragic event, we take a deep dive into the murder trial, story, and case of rap icon and street legend Nipsey Hussle.

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The people behind it

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Nipsey Hussle

Self (archive footage)

John McKinney

Self - Deputy DA, Los Angeles County

Alex A. Alonso

Self - Founder, Street TV

LaTanya Ward

Self - Community Activist/Founder of WARFOA

Aaron Jansen

Self - Public Defender

Dexter Browne

Self - Founder, Buttervision/Nipsey Hussle Mentor

Cedric Washington

Self - Detective, LAPD

Skipp Townsend

Self - Community Activist

Soren Baker

Self - Author, The History of Gangster Rap

Brian Buckmire

Self - Legal Analyst, Law & Crime

Creative team

Produced by: Ron Marans

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