Emani Asghedom Inherited Her Dad Nipsey Hussle's Talent to Perform
From her impressive vocals to her trendy dance moves, clips of Emani Asghedom's flair for entertainment have received much attention and praise on social media. Following her father's death, the rapper's daughter has surprised people with how much she has grown.
In October 2021, The Shade Room shared a short video of Emani sitting behind a microphone and delivering a cover of Whitney Houston's famous song, "I Will Always Love You."
The clip was originally posted by one of her family members and showed Emani shying away and saying, "I can't do it," before an off-camera voice is heard motivating the thirteen-year-old, who continued to share her skilled vocals.
As a daughter of a rapper, Emani's talent with a microphone comes as no surprise. The video received over three million views and seven hundred likes at the time of writing, with one person commenting:
"Her daddy is looking down, smiling."
A few of Emani's late father's friends were among the twelve thousand people to leave comments. She received loved from B. Simone as well as "Love and Hip Hop" alumni Kandi.
Fellow rapper T.I. left the comment "whoa," while YG, who collaborated with Emani's father on "FDT," left a bunch of heart emojis.
Emani Asghedom at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on January 26, 2020, in California | Source: Getty Images
Emani Asghedom Earns over $2 Million a Year from Royalties after Her Dad's Death
Emani's paternal uncle, aunt, and grandmother had physical custody of her following her father's passing, and in 2021 her uncle, Samiel Asghedom, asked a judge that they be added as guardians of her estate.
Nipsey Hussle accumulated a fortune of approximately four million dollars before his death, made up of annual gross income, royalties, and property.
Nipsey Hussle's wealth included gold necklaces valued at almost $100,000, gold earrings worth $12,000, two Rolex watches valued at $21,500, a princess cut diamond valued at $4,700, and a gold charm worth $13,000.
Emani Asghedom at the Teen Vogue Summit 2019 on November 02, 2019, in California | Source: Getty Images
Legal documents revealed that Emani would receive half of her late father's estate. Her family asked the court to appoint them executors of Emani's estate to help her invest and look after her wealth wisely until she turned eighteen.
TikTok Users Noted How Much Emani Had Grown
Aside from singing, Emani proved she had a few dance moves up her sleeve. A video of her choreography was posted on TikTok and showed her dancing to "I Like," a viral sound on the social media app, as she dawned ripped jeans, a gray top, and a jacket.
Social media users praised her dance moves in the comments section and noted how much she resembled her father. In another TikTok video, Emani showed off her black curls as she hoped in NBA Youngboy's "Whap" challenge.
Many people commented on the video, and one person wrote, "No way!!!!! She grew up so fast!" while another commented, "Where did the time go???"
During a 2018 interview with Steph Curry, Emani's father explained that confidence was one of the many things he tried to instill in her, as well as integrity and leadership. He further said:
"When I drop my daughter off every day, I drill her. When I take her to school, we have a little convo before she gets out the car and she gets sick of running scripts with me."
Emani Has a Half Brother from Another Mother
Nipsey Hussle shared Emani with his ex-girlfriend, Tanisha Foster, who also goes by China Hussle. When their relationship ended, he began dating actress Lauren London. They welcomed a son, Kross Ermias Asghedom.
Following Nipsey Hussle's death on March 31, 2019, his alleged killer, Eric Holder, was arrested and attacked in prison. Nipsey Hussle's family has publicly spoken about continuing his legacy of giving back to his community.
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