Before Nipsey Hussle passed away, he had a baby boy with his girlfriend, Lauren London. That baby boy was little Kross Ermias Asghedom, who sadly didn’t have the chance to get to know his father and create any father-son memories.
But how did Nipsey Hussle die? And what happened to his son, Kross? Let’s walk you through the whole story from the very beginning.
Who Is Kross Ermias Asghedom?
As we’ve mentioned, Kross is the child of the rapper and entrepreneur, Airmiess Asghedom, who then became known as Nipsey Hussle. The child’s mother is Hussle’s long-term girlfriend, Lauren London, who works as an actress, model, and television personality.
That makes little Kross Ermias Asghedom an African American with Jewish roots from his grandparents. The little guy was born on August 31, 2016, which means he’ll be 7 years old in August 2023.
However,Asghedom’s father was killed on March 31, 2019, when his son was just two years old.
Since Kross is too young to make money, he doesn’t have any net worth. As for his parents, his mother Lauren is around 9 million dollars, and his late father’s net worth was estimated to be 8 million dollars before he died.
Introducing Kross Ermias Asghedom’s Parents
Now that we have a quick overview of Kross Asghedom and who he is, let’s get to know the parents as well.
Who Is Nipsey Hussle?
Nipsey Hussle’s real name is Ermias Joseph Asghedom. He was a rapper, a community activist, and an entrepreneur, which is why he got his nickname Hussle. Born on August 15, 1985, Nipsey hustled his way through life ever since he was in school.
He shined shoes for $2.50, with a goal of 100 pairs, to afford his school clothes when he was only 11 years old. Since then, hustling became his lifestyle.
When he first started his music career in the mid-2000s, he used to park his car at a small neighborhood mall at the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard in Hyde Park, Los Angeles. He sold his mixtapes out of his car trunk and gained a few loyal fans.
He released his very first studio album, South Central State of Mind, in 2011 — but he was only getting started. Hussle then released multiple hit mixtapes and albums, such as The Marathon, Crenshaw, and Victory Lap, which got him a Grammy’s Nomination for Best Rap Album in 2019.
Along with his music, Hussle founded The Marathon Clothing, an urban clothing brand, and opened his store at, you guessed it, the neighborhood mall at the intersection between Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. He also invested in several projects in the Crenshaw Area.
Hussle was also known for his community activity. He was a vocal advocate for reducing gang violence, especially in his neighborhood, and promoting economic development and education in underprivileged communities.
Who Is Lauren London?
Born on December 5, 1984, the American actress, Lauren London, began her acting career as a child actor in the late 1990s. She started off her career with music videos and commercials.
It wasn’t until 2006 that London had her first breakthrough when she was cast for the role of Erin “New New” Garnett in the movie ATL. London was nominated for “Best Supporting Actress” at the Black Movie Awards for that role.
She then appeared in many other films and TV shows, such as This Christmas, 90210, The Game, and Netflix’s You People.
Alongside her acting career, London modeled for Sean John, Rocawear, and Apple Bottoms. And after the death of her boyfriend, Nipsey Hussle, she began advocating for mental health awareness.
How Did They Meet?
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Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London met through social media in 2013. It all started when Lauren bought Nipsey’s new tape and followed him on social media. When she went to pick up an item she bought from him, Nipsey and London just clicked.
He asked her out on a date, and she agreed. They dated for about six years, during which they had Kross together. Although Kross is their only child together, he isn’t their first.
Kross has two older half-siblings. Nipsey had Emani Asghedom in 2008, and Lauren had Kameron Carter in 2009; both from previous relationships.
What Happened to Nipsey Hussle?
Nipsey Hussle’s life on earth wasn’t a long one. On March 31, 2019, Hussle got shot and died right outside The Marathon Clothing store. Many people mourned his sudden death, yet his legacy still lives and continues to inspire Hussle’s fans around the world.
The original store of The Marathon Clothing at Crenshaw was then closed and became a place where people visit to pay tribute. However, Hussle’s family decided to open another store for The Marathon Clothing in a new location.
Where is Kross Ermias Asghedom Now?
Kross Ermias Asghedom is now under the sole custody of his mother, Lauren London. It took her almost seven months after Nipsey Hussle’s death to get guardianship of her son. Now, London has full custody and is in charge of her son’s inheritance from his late father.
In Conclusion
Losing a father is one of the hardest things any child could go through. Although Kross Ermias Asghedom didn’t get the chance to know his father, he’ll always live with the legacy he left behind.