Former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have paid tribute to Nipsey's music and community involvement. Several NBA players also publicly mourned Nipsey's death. Russell Westbrook, who was playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder at the time, dedicated his 20-20-20 triple-double on April 2, 2019, to the slain rapper. In addition, Nipsey's fellow rappers (including Snoop Dogg, Big Sean, and Kendrick Lamar) have crafted songs and videos dedicated to his memory.