Imani Dior Asghedom, the daughter of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, has reached the age of 18, drawing renewed public attention to her life and the complex circumstances surrounding her upbringing.

Born on November 9, 2008, Imani was just 10 years old when her father was fatally shot outside his Marathon Clothing store in South Central Los Angeles in March 2019. The tragedy transformed her world overnight, as she transitioned from being the daughter of a living legend to the child of a martyr, with her grief broadcast on a global scale.
In the weeks following Nipsey’s death, Imani attended a hearing at the LA County Superior Court regarding her guardianship. The courtroom was thick with emotion when her mother, Tanisha Foster, broke down in tears. Nipsey’s family, including his brother Black Sam, sister Samantha, and mother Angelique, moved swiftly to secure guardianship, citing concerns about Tanisha’s history of substance use and her ability to provide care. Tanisha initially cooperated voluntarily, hoping for a stable environment for her daughter, but she later alleged that the family broke their promises, limiting her contact with Imani.

The custody battle reached a turning point in March 2025, when court documents filed on March 5th revealed that Tanisha Foster was officially granted joint physical and legal custody of Imani, sharing responsibilities with Black Sam. Under the arrangement, Imani spends 60% of her time with her mother and 40% with her uncle, while Angelique and Samantha stepped back from their roles as co-guardians. The agreement also ensured that Imani’s participation in her academic programs and extracurricular activities would continue uninterrupted, preserving stability in her daily life.
Nipsey’s estate, reported at approximately $11 million in total assets as of November 2023, is divided equally between his two children, Imani and Kross. The estate includes full ownership stakes in All Money Inc., Marathon Studios, Marathon Touring Company, and Marathon Clothing, which remains fully operational both as a physical retail spot on Slauson Avenue and through its online store. Black Sam has also hinted at new music from Nipsey set for release in 2025, with a commitment to only release material that Nipsey himself was involved in creating.
Imani now navigates life in South Central Los Angeles, dividing her time between her mother’s home and her uncle’s household. She carries the weight of her father’s legacy, with the community watching her every move. While the custody resolution brought clarity and structure, the emotional wounds from years of public scrutiny and grief remain. The marathon Nipsey spoke of continues through Imani, as she steps into adulthood and forges her own path amid the cultural pressures and enduring love of those who admired her father.