Nipsey Hussle's Ex-Girlfriend Settles For Deal With Family After Losing Guardianship Battle

Nipsey Hussle's former partner, Tanisha Foster, and his family strike a deal on Emani's guardianship. The late rapper's ex lost her case to terminate her daughter's guardianship program with the deceased's family after he died in 2019.

Nipsey Hussle left behind two children following his death, and an estate worth over $17 million is now looked after by his brother, Sam Asghedom.

Tanisha and Sam appeared in court a day before their trial scheduled for February 25, where Tanisha's petition to terminate Emani's guardianship was dismissed.

During the proceedings, the judge carefully examined a written agreement between the two parties and assisted in refining its language.

According to court documents obtained by In Touch, a follow-up hearing has been scheduled for later this month, where the judge will evaluate the finalized agreement. As a result, the trial date has been canceled.

Tanisha and Sam have been engaged in a prolonged legal battle over the custody of Emani for several years.  Tensions have escalated as Nipsey's family has expressed that they believe they would be better suited to care for her, citing various concerns regarding her living situation with Tanisha.

Tanisha is facing a new obstacle in her case, which arose just weeks after a judge at the Los Angeles Superior Court denied her urgent request to depose Nipsey's brother. Court documents reveal that the judge ruled against Tanisha's petition, stating:

"The Court finds that insufficient evidence has been provided to grant the matter on the calendar this date based upon the reading of the moving papers and consideration of all presented evidence."

As shared by The Blast, the dispute, which has been ongoing for over a year, has seen most filings heavily redacted. Since Nipsey's untimely death at the age of 33 on March 31, 2019, his family has been co-guardians of Emani, a role that Tanisha has been contesting in her efforts to overturn.

The trial date to finally determine Emani's fate in her guardianship was set for February 25, which she has now lost.

Tanisha, in her legal filing, revealed that she initially agreed to allow Nipsey's family to take guardianship of her daughter Emani following the artist's tragic passing, believing this decision was in her daughter's best interest.

However, after several years of legal struggles over the guardianship, Tanisha filed a petition in 2022 to terminate it. She cited her financial difficulties and expressed a strong desire to provide Emani with the stable lifestyle she had had before Nipsey's death. 

Additionally, Tanisha claimed that she had received verbal assurances from Nipsey's family that they would prioritize her daughter's welfare. Tanisha also expressed her frustration over what she believes to be broken promises regarding her relationship with her daughter.

In her petition, she accused Nipsey's family of leveraging their wealth and influence to restrict her visitation rights and financial assistance, making it increasingly difficult for her to be involved in Emani's life. 

Tanisha emphasized her desire to regain her role as Emani's primary parent, noting that Emani often asks when they can live together. 

She pleaded with the court to terminate the existing guardianship, stating that there are no circumstances in her life that should disqualify her from being with her daughter.

The fight for Nipsey's daughter was not a one-man affair for his family. Aside from his brother, his sister also played an active role in fighting for Emani's guardianship.

Samantha originally began the filing process on behalf of the family to become the legal guardian of Emani after she expressed concerns over Tanisha's parenting abilities.

In her application, she highlighted her strong commitment to Emani's welfare and underscored the importance of maintaining Emani's connection to Nipsey's family. Samantha aims to provide Emani with a secure and stable home environment.

The request was met with strong resistance from Nipsey's ex-girlfriend, but she ultimately lost the battle when Nipsey's family clinched the victory. In October 2019, a judge officially appointed them as the legal guardians of Emani.

The family recorded another victory in Nipsey's case when his killer, Eric Holder Jr., was eventually found guilty of first-degree murder of the father of two in July 2022. 

As noted by The Blast, the late rapper and Holder were reportedly once members of the same gang, the Rollin' 60s. But Hussle became a well-known activist who spoke against gun violence and an influential figure in his neighborhood.

A Los Angeles courtroom finally sentenced the shooter to 60 years to life in prison in February 2023. The convict received his verdict with little to no expression on his face as he dressed in his usual orange jail attire 

He was also convicted of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter brought on by his causing two bystanders harm when he attacked the "Victory Lap" rapper.

A friend of the late rapper also read an emotional speech, and the courts read a letter from Holder's father before Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke declared his decision.

Holder's attorney, Aaron Jansen, had previously requested a shorter conviction, arguing that the shooting should only carry a sentence of either manslaughter or second-degree murder. However, the judge trashed Holder's request and upheld the initial charges with a guilty verdict.

From the look of things, Nipsey Hussle's daughter Emani's well-being is the priority for both parties.