Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James made a vow to hip-hop star Nipsey Hussle, who passed away earlier this week due to a violent shooting.

Via Instagram, James vowed to continue the marathon. He also hopes to make Nipsey Hussle proud. The rapper was recently added to a mural in Los Angeles right beside James and Snoop Dogg.

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Right after news of Hussle's death, James was one of the first NBA players who vented out his emotions via social media. According to the four-time league MVP, he spoke with Hussle a few days prior to his death.

Apart from James, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, too, gave Hussle a shoutout. Right after their win over the Lakers on Tuesday — where he notched a monster triple-double of 20 points, 21 assists, and 20 rebounds — Westbrook said that his performance was dedicated to the late rapper.

Hussle's killer has since been caught. Police reported that a personal dispute earlier in the day triggered the murder. For some, the case is already closed. Yet the likes of James, Westbrook, and the whole South Los Angeles community who have formed a special relationship with him, will continue to remember and honor Hussle as a great artist and a greater human being.