The father of Fantasia Barrino’s 13-year-old daughter has filed for custody of Zion. Yep...13 years later. Get the deets inside…
No stranger to living her relationship troubles in the public eye, Fantasia Barrino is now headed to juvenile domestic court.
Her daughter Zion's father is gunning for custody of the 13-year-old. Yes…13 years later. And according to Fanny’s rep, he hasn’t provided any financial support in the 13 years since she’s been alive, so we’re a bit confused as to why he would be asking for custody, if true.
Since becoming a public figure, the “American Idol” winner has always shared the struggle of being a single mother. But now it seems he’s ready to step up…or is he only looking for a check?
In an official statement sent to RumorFix via Fanny’s rep, Zion's father Brandel J. Shouse has filed for custody of Zion in Meckleburg, North Carolina and is requesting not only custody, but visitation and child support!
The statement reads:
“Fantasia Barrino is currently involved in a Child Custody, Visitation, and Child Support legal proceeding filed in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. The lawsuit was filed by Brandel J. Shouse, the father of Fantasia’s 13-year-old daughter Zion. Despite living in North Carolina, Mr. Shouse had very little personal contact with Zion and has provided no financial support for her. The case will not be heard until 2015. Fantasia is confident that legal process will move forward smoothly and that the Court will make a decision that is in the best interest of Zion.”
"Fantasia hopes that her fans understand the sensitive nature of these matters and that she cannot share with them all of the details at this time. Fantasia also knows that all of her ‘Baby Mama’ fans know exactly what she is going though and will support her as she continues to take wonderful and complete care of her daughter.”
Brandel was Fantasia’s first love and they reportedly dated for five years. The relationship allegedly turned abusive and they soon called it quits in 2003.
We find it interesting these reports surface just days after she gushed all over Instagram about her new boyfriend Kendall Taylor. You’ll noticed she even gave a shout out to her ex-lover Antwaun Cook for being a good father…but there was no love given to Brandel. Is he mad?
And in other legal news....
R&B singer Tank has been arrested and it all stems from him using his cell phone behind the wheel. According to reports, cops pulled the sexy singer over for using his phone while driving around Van Nuys area in L.A.
That’s against the law in Cali, so when he was pulled over the police officers asked for his driver’s license. He refused to hand it over, so they booked him and charged him with failure to obey an officer.
He’s currently still behind bars.
Story developing…
Photo: Fantasia's IG/Tank's IG