Despite his tragic early death this March, the great works that Nipsey Hustle has over the years put into building a better community continue to speak for him. And at the forthcoming 2019 BET Awards, a posthumous awards will carry his name on it.

“As a prolific artist and leader, Nipsey Hussle was zealous about driving change for the betterment of his community, empowering and employing those in need and being an influential and highly respected leader,”

His passing was a tremendous loss to the entertainment industry and to the culture. We will continue to remember his advocacy and be inspired by the groundwork he set forth and his dire commitment to social change.” – Connie Orlando – BET’s Executive Vice-President, Head of Programming