Sean Lampkin is an actor well known for his role as bar owner Nipsey the rotund, good-natured bartender who owns Nipsey’s Lounge in Martin an American television sitcom. Sean Lampkin died at the age of 54.
Marsel Watts informed the news last Wednesday on Facebook by writing “My friend, my last roommate for 10 years, a father and family man, my brother, skate buddy, business partner, and trainer passed away this morning. RIP Sean Lampkin,”.
“BKA as Nipsey the bartender on Martin, The pest control man in Bad Boys, the cab driver in Big Mamas House, and the shooter in Life, He was a black belt in karate too. He worked for Martin Lawrence for decades as his right-hand man. No Martin without Sean.” she added.
Stand-up Guy Torry also shared posts on Instagram with the caption, “Rest in POWER brother! My man #SeanLampkin has been called home. #MartinShow #Nipseys What an underrated funny and GOOD dude,”.
According to Essence, Memnar Grayton said, “Sean gave us every morning the shining sun to lead his loved ones and friends down paths that are bright and clear of any danger. He gave us streams of love every day when we’re not feeling good, or we don’t seem to not want to do anything,”
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Remembering Sean Lampkin, Martin’s Nipsey
Updated July 2026. Sean Lampkin, who played bar owner Nipsey on the classic sitcom Martin, died in his sleep on March 8, 2023, at age 54; a cause of death was never publicly confirmed. Beyond the role that made him a ’90s sitcom fixture, Lampkin appeared in Bad Boys and Big Momma’s House and worked as an assistant to star Martin Lawrence on several films. Martin remains a beloved staple in syndication and streaming, and Nipsey’s bar is still remembered as one of the show’s most enduring settings.
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