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Late West Coast rapper Nipsey Hussle's sister wants to care for one of his children. New reports claim Samantha Smith filed legal documents in Los Angeles County Superior Court asking for guardianship.
According to reports, Smith wants to raise Hussle’s 10-year-old daughter Emani Asghedom.
Sources say Samantha believes the child’s biological mother is unable to care for the child. We’re told Nipsey cared for Emani before his death March 31 after being gunned down at his L.A. clothing store. Samantha says she has assisted in the care of Emani throughout her life and wants “to ensure the continued stability for Emani and ensure that she will be able to maintain her current and ongoing relationship” with Nipsey’s family. (TMZ)
Few details have surfaced on Hussle’s former girlfriend and her relationship with Emani.
Emani’s mother is a woman named Tanisha, who goes by the name Chyna Hussle. It’s unclear why Tanisha has not tried to declare custody, or if she is aware that Nipsey’s sister is making a move for the young girl. As far as Tanisha being out of the picture, our sources say, “Nipsey’s sister has been in his daughter’s life for years, helping raise her.” Also, we’re told it is believed by his family that her biological mother is unable to provide “a stable environment” for the girl. (The Blast)
Samantha previously lived with Nipsey and helped with family needs.
Smith lived with her brother, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, and Emani until about 2014 or 2015, but kept up “consistent and frequent contact” with her niece on a weekly basis in the years since, according to documents obtained by PEOPLE. (People)
Last month, Smith appeared and spoke at Nipsey’s Celebration of Life memorial service in Los Angeles.
