As the trial of his brother's alleged murderer continues this week, Samiel Asghedom sat down with CBSLA's Pat Harvey to reflect on the past and the road ahead.
As Samiel Asghedom stands next to a mural of late rap icon and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle, it's hard not to notice the uncanny resemblance. As the trial of his brother's alleged murderer continues this week, Asghedom sat down with CBSLA's Pat Harvey to reflect on the past and the road ahead. Although he was aware of his brother's impact on the world, especially on people, Asghedom didn't realize how far it spread.
Nipsey, born Ermias Asghedom, was a self-described marijuana connoisseur. He grew weed and sold it to fund his recording endeavors which ultimately led to platinum records and Grammy Awards. However, the early pot deals also led to a lot of trouble. Before that could happen, Nipsey was gunned down in front of his clothing store at Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue. Nipsey's death deeply affected his business partner, confidant and big brother — Sam.
"I will say that I got somebody there on our end," said Ashgedom."A lawyer just kind of sending me the feedback so I can stay on top of what's happening day-to-day. My mother and grandmother will ask me questions so I'll give them the feedback. "Family's good thank god. My niece is getting big," he said."My nephew's getting big, you know, their mother's doing good. So, thank God.