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Semi-protected edit request on 1 April 2019

Change “Airimeiss” to “Erimas” as first name 97.93.62.143 (talk) 03:58, 1 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

 Done However, both first names appear in reliable sources, so the former name may be restored after more research. General Ization Talk 04:09, 1 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Philanthropy

Hussle spearheaded the creation of Vector 90 a co-networking space for up and coming entrepreneurs in South Central LA. This inner-city project attracts a range of professional to the space and operates as a hub for intellectuals and creatives alike to learn, share and grow together. The first event at the space took place on September 29th 2018 called Burnout, where attendees participated in networking, team building and pitching activities from 7PM - 7AM the following morning. The opportunity provided a space for local entrepreneurs to get to know each other and forge useful connections for future collaboration. The space also host events and provided start-up course for those who are taking the first step towards entrepreneurship. ReeDot (talk) 14:28, 1 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. The tone is also rather promotional. – Þjarkur (talk) 14:53, 1 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Birth name

Is there any primary source or interview where he refers to his middle name as Davidson? I can't seem to find anything. New secondary and tertiary sources should be avoided so as too avoid a feedback loop. DA1 (talk) 16:21, 1 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

The addition was made on March 31 by a user AngloSaxonPride: [1] This whole thing reeks of WP:HOAX. DA1 (talk) 16:23, 1 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]
This is the actual primary source where he states his name: [2]. I have acquired a fair amount of information pertaining to his background that I shall be adding in.
I also urge other users that if given the choice of an equivalent-information citation between one which states his name as "Davidson" versus one that doesn't include that hoax, please opt for the latter. Spreading hoaxes through Wikipedia is extremely damaging, so please try to minimize this damage that's already been done. That unsourced edit should have been removed hours ago before this blew up. DA1 (talk) 17:06, 1 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]
His birth name is Airmiess Joseph Asghedom, as every birth record indicates (see this). He doesn't spell his name in the source you linked. Look, can we just change the name to Airmiess Joseph Asghedom, since that's what it's going to say a week from now anyway? I've gone through this process literally a thousand of times in my years here. It always ends up the same way. It's a waste of words. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 17:11, 1 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Maybe, but this is WP:ORIGINALRESEARCH. So it's not the best course of action. It's a tough one really but it's also possible that is his spelling on his birth certificate (which can be indicated in the "born" parenthesis) but his real name as he's referenced in primary sources is "Ermias". We need to wait for reliable primary and secondary sources to add in the alternate name. DA1 (talk) 17:26, 1 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]
The BBC has used the middle name 'Davidson' in their report about the arrest of a suspect in Hussle's killing (see here). I've contacted them to ask if they have a reliable source and, if not, not to perpetuate an alleged hoax. JezGrove (talk) 22:06, 2 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@JezGrove: It looks like your complaint worked. Thank you.--- Coffeeandcrumbs 05:38, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@DA1: Nipsey Hussle's given name is "Ermias Joseph Asghedom" NOT Airmiess Joseph Asghedom and should be corrected immediately out of respect for the late rapper and his family. His real name can be clearly seen on his obituary and in the televised memorial of his passing; also I have added numerous reputable websites that list the correct information including CNN, ASCAP, and the PDF of the grand jury indictment of the person who murdered the artist. Source websites: [3]; [4]; [5]; [6]; [7]; [8]; [9]; [10]; [11]. The most important of these sources is the Facebook post from January 2018 by Nipsey Hussle on his verified account which clearly shows that he spelled his first name E-R-M-I-A-S. I can provide as many reputable sources as needed to get this issue corrected once and for all. Furthermore, "Airmiess" is incorrect and even Wikipedia says the following about the California Birth Index: "WP:BLPPRIMARY: Why you should never use the California Birth Index (CBI) as a source on Wikipedia", especially since information changes after birth. Msshonuf (talk) 21:30, 18 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 3 April 2019

Change "American rapper and songwriter" to "American rapper, songwriter, businessman, and philanthropist"

 Not done: The page's protection level has changed since this request was placed. You should now be able to edit the page yourself. If you still seem to be unable to, please reopen the request with further details. DannyS712 (talk) 02:56, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 9 April 2019

Add a photo from the memorial area.

[[File:Nipsey Hussle memorial area.gif|thumb| Memorial area at Hussle's store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles]] - MakesNoMistakes (talk) 06:03, 9 April 2019 (UTC) MakesNoMistakes (talk) 06:03, 9 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure what the precedent is for including gifs in articles; I'm not going to decline it, but I'm going to say that I don't think it gets across much more than an image, is 30x the size of the largest image on the page, and no other video on the wiki that I know of autoplays. LittlePuppers (talk) 18:12, 19 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit extended-protected}} template. RhinosF1(chat)(status)(contribs) 21:39, 21 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 10 April 2019

Change 'Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom' to 'Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom'. 128.12.16.35 (talk) 22:21, 10 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit extended-protected}} template. This request would violate WP:MOS - No need for the opening sentence to link to the article RhinosF1(chat)(status)(contribs) 21:41, 21 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Vector 90

Nipsey Hussle was a partner in the creation of Vector 90, a space that provided technical training, IT services and workshops located in the heart of South Central, Los Angeles. Other amenities that are provided are internet, conference rooms, printing, bike storage, micro-roasted coffee, cold brew on tap, community managers, office supplies, professional and social events and mail and package handling. The district 8 Los Angeles City Council also partnered in starting Vector 90.Vector 90

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 20 April 2019

This wiki makes no mention of his gang affiliation or the what led his death, ~calling Eric Holder another CalGangs Documented gang member a snitch~ see below, is wikipedia about the truth or about being popular? Wikipeidia should list the historical truth about its subjects, in order to maintain its credibility


examples

"Mr. Lathan called Hussle a “documented ‘Rolling 60’s Crip’ gang member.” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/19/us/nipsey-hussle-death-california-gangs.html

"As you know, Nip was murdered outside his Marathon Clothing store. Police believe Eric Holder pulled the trigger ... allegedly after feeling Nipsey had disrespected him by calling him a snitch." ~https://www.tmz.com/2019/04/13/suge-knight-nipsey-hussle-murder-tupac-shakur/


"You'll recall cops said Nipsey was a member of the Rollin 60s Crips." https://www.tmz.com/2019/04/18/nipsey-hussle-murder-victim-kerry-lathan-shot-released-jail-gang-ties/ Nsolcis (talk) 16:20, 20 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. - This seems like more of a rant than an edit request RhinosF1(chat)(status)(contribs) 21:39, 21 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

death paragraph

the last sentence reads:

"He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Southern California"

but follows a paragraph about another person so that "He" seems to refer to that other person. I suggest to replace "He" with the name in full.

81.191.89.0 (talk) 18:26, 30 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

 Done StaticVapor message me! 20:52, 30 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 1 June 2019

2600:8801:D100:E22:A13A:6D4:1CB1:DC9B (talk) 18:25, 1 June 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to change the born and origin to South Los Angeles

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. NiciVampireHeart 21:48, 1 June 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 26 September 2019

I want to add that Nipsey hussles legacy is archived in US history. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/nipsey-hussles-legacy-archived-us-history-congressional-record/story?id=62233601 Ronnesha.johnson (talk) 04:41, 26 September 2019 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. —KuyaBriBriTalk 13:40, 26 September 2019 (UTC)[reply]

References

Someone was kind enough to add my story into the references list earlier this year. Unfortunately, the link they included was broken and misdirects those clicking on it to something unrelated. Could it please be fixed by someone with the power to edit the page?

The footnote reference is this one: #83:"Sulaiman, Sahra (August 15, 2019). "Nipsey Hussle Understood Cities Better than You. Why Didn't You Know Who He Was?". Streetsblog Los Angeles. Retrieved August 24, 2019."

The link that the article title should be linked to is this one: https://la.streetsblog.org/2019/08/15/nipsey-hussle-understood-cities-better-than-you-why-didnt-you-know-who-he-was/

Many thanks to whomever might be able to help with this.108.231.165.182 (talk) 19:15, 26 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed, thanks for bringing this up. Fettlemap (talk) 21:47, 26 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 17 December 2019

February 15, 2019 married life partner/ fiancé Andrin Manigo (maiden name) (Andrin Asghedom) marriage name — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1700:FC70:9920:2591:3B8A:12A1:E55A (talk) 00:24, 18 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Occupation For Nipsey Hussle

Can anybody here please change Nipsey Hussle's occupation to "American rapper, entrepreneur, and activist"? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.70.37.196 (talk) 02:00, 28 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I see it has been done. Fettlemap (talk) 18:55, 11 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

He's a rapper of course, and "songwriter" is supported [12], but the support for "entrepreneur" is extremely slim. His label, All Money In, boasted only three productive artists including Hussle himself, and he was "kind of like [a] silent partner" in Marathon. Likewise, as an "activist" he wasn't very active. Vector 90, an "integral part of [Destination Crenshaw]’s branding", that's about it for tangible activism. The rest is talk, hope, and ambition. Yappy2bhere (talk) 04:51, 4 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]
He can hardly be considered an entrepreneur and for sure not an activist ChicagoWikiEditor (talk) 05:53, 2 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Merge proposal for All Money In

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section. A summary of the conclusions reached follows.
The result of this discussion was to merge. Yappy2bhere (talk) 05:14, 4 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

This label was founded by Hussle, and so far it seems that Hussle is its only notable artist; most of its releases have been Hussle's own work. The article has some decent sourced development, which could be merged into this page or into Hussle's discography page. Chubbles (talk) 23:38, 28 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done I completed the merge of All Money In into this article, and I will make some copyedits to the content to fit it into a single section. Nothing suggests this label will grow or become more notable. If it does, the articles could be separated at that time. – wallyfromdilbert (talk) 17:20, 31 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Cause of death

In place of gun shot wounds it should say assassinated. Melonix97 (talk) 05:26, 28 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

That is not an improvement as gun shot wounds is a direct statement of the cause whereas assassination implies motive but doesn't provide the direct cause of death. Cheers, Fettlemap (talk) 13:51, 28 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Legacy

/* Legacy */ After Nipsey Hussle's passing, he touched the heart of many. He was a leader of the black community and that inspired others to follow in his footsteps. He was a black man trying to make it and give back.

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"Gang banger"

This edit [13] has now been reverted twice, first as a BLP issue [14] (or was it a sourcing issue? [15]), then for purported lack of a source [16]. (Or was "gang banger" really not clear in this context?)

First, the man's been dead for over two years. (Really--read the article.) WP:BLP doesn't apply here: "Generally, this policy does not apply to material concerning people who are confirmed dead by reliable sources." (Evidently Zudo recognized the mistake after warning the IP [17] and elected to change the warning [18] instead of revisiting the article.)

Second, the IP's addition was already supported by reliable sources in the article. In the lede photo the subject is flashing a hand sign for the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips; note that the photo is entitled "Nipsey Hussle on March 11, gesturing Rollin' 60s hand sign." That's a perfectly acceptable self-published source, and continues to be an acceptable source. If you missed the gang sign in the photo, his affiliation is explicated in the 'Early Life' section, with a secondary source and an interview as support.

Third, while "gang banger" does have a "couple of meanings" on WP (two, exactly) it's ridiculous to suggest [19] that it will be read as "orgy participant" and not "gang member" in context. It's disingenuous to call a well-known fact that's already in the article with sourcing a "random addition." Yappy2bhere (talk) 23:49, 6 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

"Gang banger" seems like an obviously inappropriate term for an encyclopedic description, even without taking into consideration MOS:LABEL or MOS:OPENPARABIO. – wallyfromdilbert (talk) 02:35, 30 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Nipsey Hussle’s real name is wrong. His name is Ermias Asghedom

CLMoore82 (talk) 05:11, 29 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Why should we believe that's true? The LA Weekly obituary cited in the article says you're wrong. Yappy2bhere (talk) 06:22, 29 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Sourcing states Born Airmiess Joseph Asghedom ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 11:11, 29 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 29 September 2021

Nipsey Hussle's real name is E-R-M-I-A-S. It's his son's middle name and also the reason his daughter is named E-M-A-N-I. His name used to be correct on here but was vandalized to its current form, starting with an 'A' and spelled phonetically or something. I submitted a change request but the page became semi protected afterwards and still hasn't been correctd. Please correct spelling on his first name to Ermias. Thank you. 2605:8D80:665:33A2:816E:D7F0:2351:1CD9 (talk) 12:20, 29 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 12:29, 29 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 1 October 2021

Nipsey Hussle's given name is "Ermias Joseph Asghedom" NOT Airmiess Joseph Asghedom and should be corrected immediately out of respect for the late rapper and his family. His real name can be clearly seen on his obituary and in the televised memorial of his passing; also I have added numerous reputable websites that list the correct information including CNN, ASCAP, and the PDF of the grand jury indictment of the person who murdered the artist. Source websites: [20]; [21]; [22]; [23]; [24]; [25]; [26]

Please change the given name listed from Airmiess Joseph Asghedom to Ermias Joseph Asghedom, and lock this information to prevent further changes from disrespectful and uninformed people. Msshonuf (talk) 16:46, 1 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. See above. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 16:53, 1 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Done --FMSky (talk) 17:53, 1 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Undone. LA Weekly and California Birth Index got it right the first time. Binksternet (talk) 05:25, 2 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No, User:Binksternet, it is not right, "Airmiess" is incorrect and even Wikipedia says the following about the California Birth Index: "WP:BLPPRIMARY: Why you should never use the California Birth Index as a source on Wikipedia" (especially since information changes after birth). So minus the CBI, this only leaves the LA Weekly article against my many other citations including this additional one posted by Nipsey Hussle on his verified Facebook account, where I'm sure he knew the correct spelling of his own name: [[<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnipseyhussle%2Fposts%2F10155369504563845&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="640" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe>]]. Also, his family uses the spelling of "Ermias" even at his memorial service, but I'm sure that CNN, NBC, PBS, the district attorney, the medical examiner, the 100+ references on this page, and even Nipsey Hussle all have the spelling of his name incorrect and only LA Weekly got it right. Please redo the corrections that were properly made and refrain from using sites that even Wikipedia recognizes as problematic, such as the California Birth Index. I'm also including the LAPD's arrest record for Nipsey Hussle which lists his full name and I'm sure they had the correct information in order to issue an arrest warrant: [[27]]. Change the listed first name back to "Ermias" or start a discussion page. Msshonuf (talk) 21:04, 18 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

If someone reverts the edit you requested to be made, you shouldn't start another edit request, you should get consensus. We don't want to start edit wars. --Ferien (talk) 18:38, 18 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ferien: The edit should not have been reverted without additional sourcing from reputable sources, the editor should not have reverted the change of another editor, which it seems they have a tendency of doing. I have provided numerous citations that are valid including ones that include information that was provided by the deceased (i.e. ASCAP, Facebook) and links to official documents which also list Nipsey Hussle's real name. Therefore, I'm not sure what else would be needed, it's obvious by the number of requests to correct the first name to "Ermias" that the consensus is that "Ermias" is the correct spelling, however, in a world that no longer believes what it sees or in tangible facts I guess none of that matters (even when the person in question has spelled their own name in a verified online post). So how would one get a Consensus started? Msshonuf (talk) 21:04, 18 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The reason I changed your edit request to answered was because someone reverted the change made on your behalf. There is an idea on Wikipedia that quite a lot of people like to follow called bold, revert, discuss. The idea of it is that you've made your changes but someone's reverted them. You should discuss with the people who disagree to avoid edit warring. --Ferien (talk) 20:32, 18 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ferien: I was attempting to discuss, however, you keep jumping in and answering for Binksternet who feels that the multiple requests of others and the thoroughly sourced citations I provided are second to his vast knowledge on an artist he has no clue about since he is so determined to gatekeep a name that is incorrect by using only one incorrect article from 2019 and an index that Wikipedia doesn't recognize as a reliable source. This is frustrating to those of us who are actually knowledgeable about the person and have provided verifiable citations that far exceed 2 incorrect and questionable sources. Do you think the seasoned journalists at CNN, NBC, ABC, PBS, etc. did not do their due diligence, or the family of Nipsey Hussle was mistaken, or the police, or the district attorney, or even Nipsey Hussle himself as to the spelling of his name? Moreover, I asked you how a consensus discussion is started and your response was a non sequitur statement as to why you felt the need to edit my request rather than explaining, in detail, what needs to be done in order to have a discussion on the issue. So, I will ask once again: How do I go about starting a consensus discussion? Please provide detailed instructions. Thank you. Msshonuf (talk) 20:46, 18 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 23:26, 18 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Here's the deal: Nipsey's mother may have misspelled the name Ermias at his birth but for whatever reason, she wrote out Airmiess on the forms at the hospital. The birth certificate reads Airmiess Joseph Asghedom, whether you like it or not. The California Birth Index is an authoritative source for people who have been dead for more than a year. (Wikipedia's WP:DOB guideline does not allow the California Birth Index as a source for living persons because it reveals private documents, in this case the birth certificate.) So it doesn't really matter whether Nipsey spelled it Ermias at school or on his driver's license application; the birth certificate is its own thing. I am certainly aware of the many sources saying his name was Ermias, but WP:CONTEXTMATTERS—those other sources cannot be considered authoritative in light of the definitive name listed in California's records. It's that simple. Binksternet (talk) 04:39, 19 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Msshonuf, what I'm saying is that you don't have to have an edit request open to discuss. I don't "keep jumping in". I have only answered your edit request once. When I'm saying to get a consensus, I'm asking you to discuss with Binksternet about why you think the change should be added. I don't think any "consensus discussion" needs to be started. --Ferien (talk) 06:07, 19 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

RFC: Activist and entrepreneur article lead

In addition to the indisputable fact that his notable fame is for being a rapper, would you AGREE or DISAGREE with the lead description regarding Nipsey Hussle as an activist and entrepreneur?

Votes below ChicagoWikiEditor (talk) 04:21, 2 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion

  • disagree - The business ventures section of his article is opened with the fact that he use to shine shoes at 12. As a rapper he created a record label (who hasn't), he invested in some talent agency and owns a clothing shop. By these simple maintain wealth ventures, basically every celebrity article on Wikipedia should open with entrepreneur and philanthropist. Moreover I think it goes without saying that just because he promotes "community activism" it does not warrant the label of activist. I disagree because I think the sections of the article are sufficient enough without the lofty titles being in the lead when they aren't fame notable roles. ChicagoWikiEditor (talk) 04:21, 2 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • disagree the minor business ventures that performing artists and athletes and other celebrities use to capitalize on their name are not entrepreneurship, unless the enterprises become notable in their own right. if anyone is responsible for the creation of the store, it's probably his business advisor or another of his entourage. The head of his business is quoted in the article as calling him "our ssilent partner". This is slightly different from the usual, because he did have enough connection with the business to actually be there when he was killed, but that's not enough. . Nor do I think he should be called an "activist" in the lede. it should only go in the lead if, because of those activites alone, he would be notable enough for an article.
there are similar terms in the lede of thousands of bios: speaker, lecturer, writer, community leader, influencer, ... For all of them it is possible to be notable, bu for a person notable for somethng else, it's a minor promotional add-on. In my own field, every notable academic is also necessarily a writer and speaker, but usually they're auxiliary to their actual work. Similarly with most over-used "philanthropist" -- giving money to charity is in a sense philanthropy, bu a philanthropist is someone who has done enough to be notable for it. DGG ( talk ) 00:27, 3 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • disagree, for several reasons. According to MOS:BIO#Opening paragraph the lead paragraph should "provide context, establish notability and explain why the person is notable" and to that end the first sentence "should usually state ... [o]ne, or possibly more, noteworthy positions, activities, or roles", where "noteworthy" links the general notability guideline. The rapper isn't a notable entrepreneur nor a notable activist, he wouldn't merit an article on either of those, and as I've already indicated his credentials for both are extremely thin [28]. MOS:BIO#Positions and roles states directly that these should not be in the lead: "Incidental and non-noteworthy roles (i.e. activities that are not integral to the person's notability) should usually not be mentioned in the lead paragraph."

    After reading the guideline more carefully I don't think "songwriter" should be restored to the lead either--while ASCAP confirms that he was a prolific songwriter there isn't sufficient coverage in reliable sources to make him a notable songwriter per se (or rather, per WP:GNG). Yappy2bhere (talk) 19:20, 4 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

  • disagree - Is Nipsey known for being an entrepreneur? No. His entrepreneurship is solely and exclusively related to his being a rapper. Activist has slightly more credibility as this a role separate and distinct from his being rapper, but the level of activism does not seem sufficient that he would have an article dedicated to him if he were ONLY an activist. His organization might get a small page, but he as contributing founder of that organization would not get a page. That says to me that he is insufficiently notable as an activist for it to be in the lead. Yes, keep it in the article, but not the lead. (That said, the sections on his business and activism could likely use a little cleanup to look a little less promotional. Its not so bad that we need to nuke it all, but some rephrasing and restructuring could help the article quality a lot) Fieari (talk) 04:36, 5 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Nipsey Hussle Correct Name Is Ermias

There is an error in the article with Nipsey Hussle correct spelling of his real name. The correct spelling of his name is Ermias not "Airmiess" as it is shown in the article. How can this change be updated and corrected please?Qtpiebme (talk) 03:48, 14 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The correct first name is Ermias not Airmiess. Please correct. If source is needed death certificate shows correct first name. The incorrect name makes the article look like it is not a valid post.Qtpiebme (talk) 03:56, 14 October 2021 (UTC) Qtpiebme (talk) 03:56, 14 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done. LA Weekly and California Birth Index both list the birth certificate name of Airmiess Joseph Asghedom. His mother may have misspelled the name on the forms she filled out but we are not here to correct it. Instead, we are here to report the birth certificate name. Binksternet (talk) 05:06, 14 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 3 November 2021

Nipsey Hussle's first name is spelled wrong on his Wikipedia article; his name is Ermias, not Airmiess. Please change this out of respect for him and his family.

Please refer to his official obituary as a source: https://www.obituare.com/ermias-joseph-asghedom-obituary-66482/ 2600:8800:4781:E100:7509:F8CF:2DC:C3E6 (talk) 15:58, 3 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done. LA Weekly and California Birth Index both list the birth certificate name of Airmiess Joseph Asghedom. His mother may have misspelled the name on the forms she filled out but we are not here to correct it. Instead, we are here to report the birth certificate name. Chip3004 (talk) 16:31, 3 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

LA Weekly and California Birth Index both list the birth certificate name of Airmiess Joseph Asghedom."

— Chip3004
Okay then, go and change Elliot Pages article to show what was written on their birth certificate as their 'main name' - see how that works out for you. This subject has gone to the lengths of having his name (How he self-identified, presumably?) tattooed upon his neck... oh, and song-writing credits of "E.Asghedom" on Discogs (Which doesn't consider Wikipedia a reliable source but that's by-the-by) - and they're registered on ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) as "ASGHEDOM ERMIAS JOSEPH" & "ASGHEDOM ERMIAS" - https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/performer/nipsey?page=1
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