Nicki Minaj Escapes Arrest Despite Serious Assault Allegations

Nicki Minaj, the famous rapper and performer, is not facing arrest after allegations of assault made by her former manager. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has looked into the situation but decided that there isn’t enough evidence to press charges—at least not yet.

The case began when Brandon Garrett, Minaj’s former manager, filed a lawsuit accusing her of hitting him and threatening him backstage during a tour stop in Detroit. Garrett says the altercation took place in April 2024, during Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2” tour.

Garrett’s lawsuit claims that Nicki became angry with him when she found out he had asked someone else to pick up her prescriptions while he was busy with other responsibilities. According to Garrett, Minaj became enraged, yelling at him and getting physical. He says she slapped him across the face and even hit his wrist, leaving him hurt.

But the prosecutors in Detroit, after reviewing the case, decided that there wasn’t enough proof to move forward with charges. They requested that the police investigate the matter more, meaning this story isn’t over yet.

What Happened in Detroit?

The drama started backstage after a concert at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena. Garrett says he was called to Nicki’s dressing room by the head of her security team, Larry Dathan. When Garrett entered the room, he found Minaj surrounded by several of her staff members.

Minaj was upset, Garrett says, because the tour staff wasn’t organized enough. She also had issues with some people on the team not knowing what their jobs were. When she found out that Garrett had asked a team member named Luke Montgomery to pick up her prescriptions, she lost her temper.

Garrett claims Minaj shouted at him, accusing him of being crazy for asking someone else to do the task. She allegedly threatened him, saying that if her husband, Kenneth Petty, were there, Garrett would be in trouble. Garrett says Minaj even told him he was “a dead man walking.”

The Alleged Physical Assault

Things got even more intense, according to Garrett. He says that after yelling at him, Minaj got very close to his face and slapped him hard across the right side. He says that the impact was so strong that his hat flew off. Garrett also says he was hit on his wrist, which left him with a painful throb.

In the lawsuit, Garrett says that the whole situation made him feel humiliated and upset. He is suing Minaj for assault, battery, and emotional distress. Garrett claims that what happened that night affected his personal life and his career.

However, Nicki Minaj’s lawyer, Judd Burstein, strongly denies the accusations. He says that Minaj has not seen the official complaint yet but is confident that the case will be cleared up quickly. Burstein called the lawsuit “completely false and frivolous.” He is sure that Minaj will come out of this situation without any issues.

Other Legal Issues

This isn’t the first time Nicki Minaj has been involved in legal matters with her former employees. Earlier in 2024, a former security guard claimed that he was assaulted by Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, after a backstage argument. The guard also said he was still owed money from a previous settlement. This latest lawsuit adds to the growing list of legal challenges for Minaj.

Despite the legal troubles, Nicki Minaj continues to be one of the most influential and successful figures in hip hop. She has an immense fan following and is known for her powerful lyrics and unique style. While this incident has drawn attention, it’s clear that Nicki Minaj’s legal team is working hard to clear her name.

For now, the investigation into Garrett’s allegations is ongoing. We’ll have to wait to see if any new evidence comes to light that could change the direction of the case. But for now, Minaj is not facing an arrest over the claims made by her former manager.

As always, it’s important to remember that anyone is innocent until proven guilty, and both sides in this case have yet to present all their evidence. Fans of Nicki Minaj will no doubt be keeping a close eye on how things unfold in the coming months.