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Raptors’ Leonard pays tribute to rapper Hussle who was shot Sunday

Kawhi Leonard paid tribute to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle on Monday.

The Raptors star had written “RIP NIP” on his New Balance shoes, and “All Money In” — the name of Hussle’s record label.

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard wears shoes in remembrance of rapper Nipsey Hussle prior to NBA basketball action against the Orlando Magic in Toronto on Monday, April 1.

Hussle was fatally shot on Sunday outside Marathon Clothing, the store he founded to help rebuild his troubled South Los Angeles neighbourhood, police said. He was 33.

Hussle had earned a Grammy nomination for best rap album this year for Victory Lap, his major-label debut.