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GANG member Eric Holder was accused of shooting rapper Nipsey Hussle dead on March 31 2019.

But who is Eric holder and why has he been accused of gunning the singer down in cold blood?

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Eric Holder was a member of the same gang as Nipsey Hussle. He has been accused of killing Nipsey.

They were both part of the gang known as the Rollin 60s and were both aspiring rappers.

Asghedom, who went by the name Nipsey Hussle, became a hip-hop star, neighborhood legend and local hero, while Holders music never caught on.

He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

Holder is due to face a jury on January 5th, 2022, and his lawyer, Deputy Public DefenderAaron Jansen, toldRolling Stone: Hes nervous, but he knows its time to get the case moving to trial.

According to prosecutors, Holder showed up "unannounced" to Nipsey's clothing store 'Marathon' in Los Angeles.

The two exchanged words, which "had something to do with Mr Asghedom (Nipsey) accusing Mr Holder of snitching.

Mr Holder reportedly left and then returned with a firearm. He has been accused of approaching Nipsey in the parking lot of the shop.

CCTV shows Holder appearing to fire several shots at Nipsey.

Jansen says Holder was experiencing a substantial mental health issue and was off his medication the day of the shooting.

Nipsey, whose real name is Ermias Joseph Asghedom, accused Holder of being a "snitch", which could be the reason that Holder gunned down Nipsey, according to a LA gang member.

"[Calling someone a snitch] is the worst thing you can say," says Cedric, a long-term member of a local gang. "That's a very bad statement.

"I'm killing you if you call me a snitch."

The L.A. County District Attorney charged Holder with 4 crimes, including premeditated murder.

At the time of his death, Nipsey was working on several civic development projects in a bid to revitalize his Los Angeles neighborhood.

Holder reportedly claimed he was paid to kill Nipsey, according to unconfirmed reports, as a result of these projects.

He was allegedly offered $75,000 and was told he would not be charged.

Holder was arrested two days after the fatal shooting outside of the LA store owned by Nipsey.

He is currently in jail awaiting trial after pleading not guilty.

The high-profile case was repeatedly delayed by the COVID pandemic and issues caused by the elevation of Holders prior lawyer to a judgeship.

The court date has been rescheduled for January 5.

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