The story is set in New York many years after an apocalypse and communities have formed in the area forest and hills
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Answer:
He meant that painting murals of the rapper was their own way of honoring him and showing their respects.
Explanation:
In the article Street art of Nipsey Hussle in LA Breathes Life into Legacy the author mentioned the ways different people were grieving and making memorials for the dead rapper Nipsey Hussle, he mentioned that while the rapper's colleagues were using words to praise him, for others like Levi Ponce "paint was how they paid homage".
To pay homage means to express deep respect or to honor somebody or something.
So, the author just meant to say that painting was their (Ponce and others) way of honoring Nipsey Hussle, that is by painting murals and street art in his memory.
To deliver a theme to the audience
1. Hurts the person getting bullied (suicide)
2. Can get in trouble with the law (harassment)
3. Can affect the way people think about you