Although he is largely credited with being Whitney Houston’s adopted son, Nick Gordon was never officially adopted by the family.

Whitney Houston invited Nick Gordon to live with her family when he was only 12 years old after learning that his father went to prison and his mother was unable to take care of him.

Whitney Houston invited Nick Gordon to live with her family when he was only 12 years old

Nick Gordon was raised with Bobbi Kristina Brown until Whitney Houston’s death in February 2012.