Megan Rapinoe is continuing to protest the National Anthem, becoming the first non-Black, non-NFL player ever to do it. Donald Trump’s attacks couldn’t stop U.S. Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe, as she made sure to stand firm in her message just before the Women’s World Cup finals match against …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle’s Brother and Mother Join Rapper’s Sister In Custody Battle Over Nipsey’s Daughter
Nipsey Hussle’s brother and mother have filed documents for co-guardianship of the late rapper’s daughter. Baller Alert previously reported that Nipsey’s sister Samantha Smith filed for guardianship over Nipsey’s 10-year-old daughter Emani back in May. But now, Smith has filed for an amended petition. The documents state that at the …
Read More »LAPD Opens Internal Affairs Investigation In Nipsey Hussle Case
The Los Angeles Police Department has opened an internal affairs investigation into a front desk officer’s response following the murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle. On Monday, the LAPD confirmed that it would be looking into the negligence of an officer. During a grand jury testimony, the woman, who drove alleged …
Read More »Getaway Driver In Nipsey Hussle’s Murder Says Incident Erupted Over Claims Of Snitching
Nearly three months after the untimely death of the late, great Nipsey Hussle, new details surrounding his death have been revealed. In grand jury documents obtained by the LA Times, the woman behind the wheel of the getaway car said the fatal incident erupted over snitching. Identified only as Witness …
Read More »John Legend Opens Up About Working With Nipsey Hussle Days Before His Untimely Death: “What a Legacy He Left”
On Sunday, BET kicked off its 19th annual BET Awards, complete with live performances, jokes, and tributes to D.C., Mary J. Blige, Tyler Perry, and the late, great, Nipsey Hussle. To kick off the Hussle tribute, the network swapped out its traditional Red Carpet for bright blue fabric in honor …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle To Be Honored Posthumously With Humanitarian Award At 2019 BET Awards
Nipsey Hussle will be honored posthumously with the humanitarian award at this year’s BET Awards. There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t mourn the death of the great Nipsey Hussle. Hussle wasn’t just dedicated to his craft as a rapper but also to his community as an …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle’s Brother And The Crips Both File To Trademark The Late Rapper’s Slogan “The Marathon Continues”
Nipsey Hussle’s brother Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom is battling against the Crips street gang over the late rapper’s popular slogan #TheMarathonContinues. According to documents obtained by The Blast, #BlaccSam filed an application on May 28 to trademark the Hussle’s slogan “The Marathon Continues,” for the purpose of using it for …
Read More »L.A. Crips Filed Trademark For Nipsey Hussle’s Slogan “The Marathon Continues” To Provide Community Service
Nipsey Hussle went hard for his set, Rollin’ 60s, from the beginning until the end and it seems as though his set is going hard for his legacy in return. The Crips holding company, Crips LLC, filed a trademark application on May 16th for “The Marathon Continues,” according to documents …
Read More »Puma To Honor Late Nipsey Hussle By Releasing Their Collaboration This Fall
Almost three months ago, Nipsey Hussle announced his collaboration with athletic brand Puma via Instagram to his 5+ million followers. And unfortunately, it’s been almost 2 months since the L.A. rapper and philanthropist passed away. But despite his physical absence, Puma has decided to keep Nipsey legacy and charity going …
Read More »T.I. And Charlamagne Tha God Joined Lawmakers To Advocate For Opportunity Zones
Charlamagne Tha God and T.I. are joining members of the Congressional Black Caucus at Capitol Hill to advocate for closing the wage gap, more funding and economic development in Black communities. The initiative that was brought on by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act works to invest in low-income communities. …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle’s Alleged Killer Indicted by Grand Jury, Faces Life In Prison
Nearly two months after the untimely death of the late great Nipsey Hussle, the alleged triggerman in the incident has formally been charged with Hussle’s murder. According to Fox11, Eric Holder has been indicted by a Grand Jury for the murder of Nipsey Hussle. According to L.A. County District Attorney, …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle’s Sister Will Keep Custody of His Daughter, Judge Denies Mother’s Request
Nipsey Hussle’s 10-year-old daughter, Emani will remain in the custody of her aunt Samantha, despite her mother’s efforts. According to TMZ, Tanisha Foster faced the late rapper’s family in court on Monday in an attempt to regain custody of her daughter, who has been living with Hussle’s sister since his …
Read More »Warrant Issued For Nipsey Hussle’s Baby Mama Amidst Custody Battle
The mother of Nipsey Hussle’s daughter is wanted by the LAPD after she missed a scheduled court appearance in a DUI case. A bench warrant has since been issued for her arrest. Tanisha Foster was charged with a DUI in Los Angeles a few years ago and pled no contest to one …
Read More »Music Company Drops $32k Lawsuit Against Nipsey Hussle’s Estate
The music company, Paramount Recording Group, who sued Nipsey Hussle‘s estate over an alleged unpaid debt has dropped their case as of May 16th when the withdrawal docs were filed. As previously reported, the music group filed a $31,764.97 claim against the estate from a 2012 judgment. No details as …
Read More »The Mother Of Nipsey Hussle’s Daughter Wants Custody, Claims Late Rapper’s Sister Refused To Return Child
The mother of Nipsey Hussle’s daughter, Emani Asghedom, claims the late rapper’s sister has taken her child and refuses to return her in child custody hearing. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, #TanishaFoster is objecting the filing of Nipsey’s sister, Samantha Smith, who requested the court give her …
Read More »Dj Khaled Talks Nipsey Hussle’s Feature on “Higher,” His Son and More
Just hours after the highly-anticipated release of DJ Khaled’s “Father of Asahd” album, the famed DJ chopped it up with Baller Alert to talk the process, releasing Nipsey Hussle’s final music video and more. “Long live Nipsey Hussle, the Marathon continues,” Khaled said when asked about Hussle’s feature on the …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle’s Brother Samiel ‘Blacc Sam’ Asghedom Has Requested To Be Administrator Of Rapper’s $2 Million Estate
Nipsey Hussle’s brother Blacc Sam is requesting to be the administrator of his late brother’s $2 million estate. Sam has filed a petition requesting to be the administrator of Hussle’s estate, saying he would need control over his affairs in order to manage future business endeavors. Sam writes that …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle’s Brother Blacc Sam Submits Documents To Support Sister’s Request For Guardianship Over Nipsey’s Daughter, Emani
The siblings of the late Nipsey Hussle aren’t taking no for an answer when it comes to guardianship over the rapper’s 10-year-old daughter Emani. Nipsey’s sister Samantha Smith, recently filed court documents to expedite temporary guardianship of Emani, but a judge denied the request, citing there was no “urgency demonstrated for …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle’s Sister Denied Request For Legal Guardianship Of Late Rapper’s Daughter
Nipsey Hussle’s sister, Samantha Smith, was denied her request to get an emergency order granting her temporary guardianship over the late rapper’s daughter Emani Asghedom. The Blast obtained court documents that state a judge has denied Smith’s request to be appointed as Emani’s temporary guardian. The ruling stated, “No urgency …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle’s Sister Seeking Guardianship Of Late Rapper’s Daughter
Nipsey Hussle’s sister, Samantha Smith, has filed documents to obtain legal guardianship of the late rapper’s eldest daughter, Emani. This week, Smith filed legal documents in the Los Angeles County Superior Court requesting the guardianship of Nipsey’s 10-year-old Emani Asghedom. TMZ reports that Smith believes Emani’s biological mother is not …
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