Eric Holder

Eric Holder charged with murder of Nipsey Hussle

Suspect Eric Holder has been charged with Nipsey Hussle‘s murder, The Hollywood Reporter reports. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office states that 29-year-old Eric Ronald Holder of Los Angeles, CA has been charged with “one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. The criminal complaint also includes allegations that he personally used a firearm and caused great bodily injury and death.”

Holder is being held on $7 million bail after being caught on Tuesday (4/2), and faces a maximum sentence of a lifetime in prison if convicted as charged. Variety reports that his first court appearance is expected to happen on Thursday (4/4) afternoon.

Nipsey’s partner, actress Lauren London, broke her silence and penned a tribute to the late rapper. Fellow musicians Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Cardi B, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, and others also paid tribute.