Nicki Minaj Accused of Assault and Battery by Former Employee
Nicki Minaj, 42, was named in a lawsuit filed by a former employee, Brandon Garrett, who accused the rapper of assault and battery.
The Incident
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Garrett, who claimed to work as Minaj’s manager during her 2024 tour, alleged that Minaj summoned him to her dressing room after an April 2024 concert in Detroit, where she became agitated to learn that he asked someone else to pick up a prescription.
The Allegations
Garrett reportedly explained to Minaj that he was preoccupied with another task during the show and needed another assistant to run the errand. Upon hearing his reasoning, Minaj allegedly got “visibly upset” and “angrily screamed” at him. She apparently said, “Are you f—ing crazy having him pick up my prescription?” and “If my husband [Kenneth Petty] was here, he would knock out your f — ing teeth.”
Garrett further claimed that Minaj then “open-handly struck” him on the right side of his face and subsequently on his right wrist. Several hours later, Garrett claimed that another staffer on Minaj’s team told him that he’d no longer be joining her team for her tour stop in Chicago.
Denial of Allegations
Minaj has denied Garrett’s allegations through her attorney, Judd Burstein. Burstein told Variety in a statement, “At this time, no complaint has been served upon Mrs. Petty, and therefore, we are unaware of the specific allegations. However, if the lawsuit is as reported by TMZ, it is completely false and frivolous. We are confident that the matter brought by this ex-assistant will be resolved swiftly in Mrs. Petty’s favor.”
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Conclusion
The allegations against Nicki Minaj are serious and could have significant consequences if proven. As the lawsuit progresses, it will be important to monitor the developments and assess the impact on Minaj’s career and reputation.
FAQs
Q: What is the alleged incident between Nicki Minaj and her former employee?
A: According to court documents, Minaj allegedly became agitated with her former employee, Brandon Garrett, when he asked someone else to pick up a prescription, leading to an altercation and physical contact.
Q: What is the status of the lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit has been filed, and Minaj has denied the allegations through her attorney.
Q: How will this affect Nicki Minaj’s career?
A: It is too early to determine the full impact on Minaj’s career, but the allegations could have significant consequences if proven.
Q: What is Nicki Minaj’s response to the allegations?
A: Through her attorney, Minaj has denied the allegations, calling them “completely false and frivolous.”