Nipsey Hussle‘s sister, Samantha Smith, has taken steps to become the guardian of his 10-year-old daughter, Emani Asghedom.
As we reported, the rapper and community inspiration was shot and killed last month outside his clothing store in the Hyde Park area of south Los Angeles. He was 33 years old.
According to The Blast on Tuesday, Smith filed a petition to permanently take care of the girl as she has “always been a presence in Emani’s life.” Additionally, “the rest of Emani’s paternal family has assisted in her care.”
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It is unclear if Emani’s mother — a woman reportedly named Tanisha who goes by the name “Chyna Hussle” — is aware that Smith has taken action to take care of the little one. Additionally, it is unclear why Tanisha has not tried to declare custody.
However, according to sources, it is believed that Tanisha is unable to provide Emani with “a stable environment.” The insiders also revealed:
“Nipsey’s sister has been in his daughter’s life for years, helping raise her.”
Overall, Smith wants to get the guardianship in place so she can make legal custody decisions regarding the 10-year-old, and “to ensure that she can continue to live with family members with whom she has always had close ties.”
Nipsey’s father, Dawit Asghedom, signed off on the papers, giving Smith his blessing.
Hussle was in a longtime relationship with Lauren London, whom they share 2-year-old son Kross. The actress also has 9-year-old son Cameron Carter with Lil Wayne.
Earlier this month, the deceased artist’s memorial service was held at the Staples Center, and featured touching messages from London, as well as JAY-Z and Barack Obama. Beyoncé was also in attendance at the ceremony.
During her speech, Lauren discussed how Nipsey was a great father to his children, adding:
“My pain is for my 2-year-old who probably won’t remember how much his dad loved him.”
She also shared a saying Hussle always said to her:
“You can’t possess people, that you experience them. I’m so honored and blessed that I got to experience him.”
In a written letter that was read out-loud by Nipsey’s business partner, Karen Civil, Obama wrote:
“I’d never met Nipsey Hussle, but I’d heard some of his music through my daughters, and after his passing, I had the chance to learn more about his transformation and his community work. While most folks look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets, and despair, Nipsey saw potential. He saw hope. He saw a community that, even through its flaws, taught him to always keep going. His choice to invest in that community rather than ignore it — to build a skills training center and a coworking space in Crenshaw; to lift up the Eritrean-American community; to set an example for young people to follow — is a legacy worth of celebration. I hope his memory inspires more good work in Crenshaw and communities like it.”
R.I.P. Nipsey. You will be missed.
[Image via Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.]
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