The family is set to go to court next week.
We previously reported that Nipsey Hussle‘s sister, Samantha Smith, recently filed court documents to fast track temporary guardianship the rapper’s 10-year-old daughter, Emani, that he shares with a woman named Tanisha. A judge denied the request, citing that there was no “urgency demonstrated for granting” the guardianship before the hearing on May 14. It’s alleged that Smith doesn’t believe Tanisha is able to fer a stable home environment for Emani, especially as the sole parent now that Nipsey has passed away.
Ahead the court date, Nipsey’s brother Samiel Asghedom, also known as Blacc Sam, has submitted documents in support his sister gaining guardianship Emani. According to The Blast, much the paperwork is heavily redacted, but the family hopes Sam’s assistance will cause the judge to lean in their favor.
Smith’s initial documents for guardianship stated that she has “always been a presence in Emani’s life and along with the rest Emani’s paternal family has assisted in her care.” She also stated that she wanted the legal rights to make decisions for the 10-year-old and she’d like “to ensure that she can continue to live with family members with whom she has always had close ties.” Tanisha has not publicly responded to the requests for guardianship.