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The Internet Reacts To Jermaine Dupri Calling Nipsey Hussle 'Jesus'

Jermaine joins Joe Budden who shares the same sentiments.

Many are still mourning the death of Grammy-nominated rapper, father and son, Nipsey Hussle.

Yesterday (April 12), producer and friend, Jermaine Dupri, took to Twitter to express his feelings about the Crenshaw Legend and his unfortunate death.

“I believe Nip was Jesus,” were just a few words needed to set off a social media firestorm.

  • See the reactions from Twitter, below:

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  • Jermaine is not the only one to receive backlash for his thoughts on Nipsey Hussle. Dupri said Joe Budden thought Nipsey Hussle was also Jesus.

  • See Joe's retort to a fans critique, below:

    While many will continue to have their thoughts and opinions on the philanthropic rapper, it proves that his life will not be taken in vain.

    May he continue to rest in peace.

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