A lawsuit filed against Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, has come to light, with the plaintiff, security guard Thomas Weidenmuller, seeking a judgment of $724,000. The lawsuit, stemming from an incident at Minaj's 2019 show in Germany, involves allegations of assault by Petty, with Weidenmuller claiming he suffered a broken jaw.
Court documents reveal that the altercation occurred when a fan rushed the stage during Minaj's performance. Weidenmuller alleges that Minaj became infuriated by the security breach and later confronted him aggressively. The situation escalated when Minaj reportedly informed Petty of the argument, leading to a physical attack on Weidenmuller in a private room.
Weidenmuller's lawsuit describes the confrontation: "[Minaj] repeatedly screamed obscenities at him... She once again referred to the female security guard as a 'fucking b----' and falsely insisted that Weidenmüller must have a physical or romantic relationship with her." The guard claims he remained calm during Minaj's tirade, but was then unexpectedly struck by Petty, leading to severe injuries. "I immediately sought medical treatment... The pain I felt in the moment was far more extreme than any pain I had ever experienced in my life," he stated.
The guard's injuries were so severe that he required multiple surgeries: "I now have five plates in my jaw and my jaw has not yet been fully reconstructed," Weidenmuller explained, detailing the extent of his physical trauma and ongoing medical treatment.
Weidenmuller's plea for a default judgment also references Petty's criminal past, noting a 1995 conviction for first-degree attempted rape and subsequent sex offender registration. The motion emphasizes, "Minaj was aware of Petty's violent past and intentionally and/or negligently provoked him to violence." The guard's claim is supported by media reports highlighting Petty's criminal history.
Weidenmuller's legal team argues for the $724k compensation to cover medical bills and emotional distress. Despite being served, Minaj and Petty have not responded to the lawsuit, and a court decision is pending.
This legal challenge adds to Petty's legal troubles, as he was placed on house arrest for 120 days in September following threats made against Cardi B's husband, Offset, on social media. The outcome of Weidenmuller's lawsuit against the high-profile couple is awaited, as it raises serious questions about celebrity conduct and the consequences of past criminal behaviors.
Nicki Minaj, a bully?
In a recent interview with Apple Music 1's Ebro Darden, rapper Nicki Minaj addressed the ongoing criticism of being labeled a bully, a tag she finds amusing and untroubling. Discussing the distinction between her music persona and her everyday self, Minaj expressed that her actions are a blend of work and play. "This is my job. I have to have some sort of fun. If it means making fun of these hoes - why the fuck not?" she stated candidly in the interview.
Minaj, who recently released 'Pink Friday 2', expressed her acceptance of being portrayed as the 'bad guy' in the industry. She emphasized her readiness to embrace this challenge, suggesting that others couldn't handle such a role. "None of them can," Minaj asserted confidently.
The rapper's comments come after multiple instances where she has been accused of bullying behavior, notably by critic Akademiks, who referred to her as a "gangsta bully" and suggested she was in competition with fellow artist Cardi B. Akademiks opined that Minaj's recent behavior seemed like an attempt to match Cardi B's street credibility, despite Minaj's music not typically reflecting such an image.
Despite acknowledging Minaj's talent, Akademiks criticized her actions, particularly those involving her husband, Kenneth Petty, as detrimental to her legacy. He commented on Minaj's recent embrace of "street shit" being more pronounced than expected, given her musical style and public persona.
