Nipsey Hussle’s clothing store is currently closed due to a high demand for merchandise. The Marathon Clothing store’s staff announced the closing on Instagram. “Thank you to everyone who’s placed an order with us these last couple of weeks. We appreciate the unprecedented outpour of support. It means a lot to our team and family,” read the post. “We are working around the clock to fulfill every order placed. We asked for your patience as we get everything fulfilled and shipped out to you,” the post continues. “Additionally, our flagship store is closed right now but our online store is open 24/7 to serve you and is the only authorized retailer of our brand.” The Marathon has experienced a notable increase in sales since Hussle’s death. In April, TMZ reported several celebrities have supported the business. Blavitize your inbox! Join our daily newsletter for fresh stories and breaking news. Customers include 2Chainz, T.I. and NBA players Al Harrington, DeMar DeRozan and J.R. Smith. Sources told the gossip site all of them refused to accept free items and insisted on paying for the merch. Hussle died on March 31 after he was shot multiple times as he stood outside of the store. The alleged shooter Eric Holder plead not guilty to first-degree murder charges and attempted murder for Nip’s death and injuries to two of his associates. If Holder is convicted, he faces life in prison. On Monday, an Instagram video showing Hussle embracing another man was circulated and people claimed he was hugging Holder, as Blavity previously reported. The rumor gained more traction when rapper BG Knocc Out claimed Holder was once signed to Nip’s label but was eventually kicked out for snitching. A source close to Nipsey’s inner circle debunked the claims. "Nipsey is embracing Flacco, who is NOT Eric Holder," the source explained. It is unclear when the store will reopen. Now, check these out: Nipsey Hussle's Estate Rebukes Claims About The Rapper's Association With Eric Holder Student's Anti-Police Brutality Artwork Pulled From City Art Show Following Outcry 15 Independent Black-Owned Bookstores Reclaiming Their Shelves And Community<doc-sep>On March 31, Hussle, a Grammy-nominated rapper, was gunned down outside the South Los Angeles flagship store. The man accused of shooting Hussle, 29-year-old Eric Holder, was arrested April 2 in Bellflower, California. In the weeks since his death, online sales for the store have catapulted. Several celebrity friends, including Meek Mill and The Game, went on shopping sprees, according to a TMZ report. To shop and browse the online store, visit www.themarathonclothing.com.<doc-sep>After Nipsey Hussle was murdered in a tragic and sudden turn of events, many fans paid homage by purchasing clothing from his Marathon store. In fact, the outpouring support was so voluminous that over two million orders were clocked in. Naturally, the supply was unable to meet the demand, and Karen Civil revealed the process of serving everybody would require patience. Now, Marathon has officially issued a statement about the state of affairs, addressing anyone and everyone still awaiting their package. "Thank you to everyone who's placed an order with us these last couple of weeks," the message begins. "We appreciate the unprecedented outpour of support. It means alot to our team and family. We are working around the clock to fulfill every order placed. We ask for your patience as we get everything fulfilled and shipped out to you. Additionally, our flagship store is closed right now, but our online store is open 24/7 to serve you and is the only authorized retailer of our brand. Once again, thank you for your support." Clearly, Nipsey's mission remains strong, likewise does the support behind it. It's unfortunate he wasn't around to see the scope of his movement, and the rap game continues to mourn in the wake of his loss. Perhaps nobody more than The Game, who continues to spread Nipsey-related content across his own social media page. Did you place an order with Nip's shop?<doc-sep>
LOS ANGELES — The Marathon Clothing, the brand conceptualized and owned by the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, has closed. Lauren London, Hussle's longtime girlfriend, posted a message on Instagram on Tuesday regarding the Los Angeles store's closure. The store's online market is fully functional, but the physical store will be closed for the foreseeable future. The official Instagram page for the store posted the same message on Monday. >> Read more trending news “Thank you to everyone who’s placed an order with us these last couple of weeks,” the note, with The Marathon Clothing as its header, read. “We appreciate the unprecedented outpour of support. It means a lot to our team and family. We are working around the clock to fulfill every order placed. We ask for your patience as we get everything fulfilled and shipped out to you. Additionally, our flagship store is closed right now, but our online store is open 24/7 to serve you and is the only authorized retailer of our brand. Once again, thank you for your support.” On March 31, Hussle, a Grammy-nominated rapper and leader in his community, was gunned down outside the South Los Angeles flagship store. The man accused of shooting Hussle, 29-year-old Eric Holder, was arrested April 2 in Bellflower, California. In the weeks since Hussle's death, online sales for the store have soared. TMZ reported in April that several celebrity friends, including Meek Mill and The Game, went on shopping sprees. Shirts, hats, jerseys, accessories and clothing for women and children can be found at The Marathon Clothing website.