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Nicki Minaj and Husband Kenneth Petty Have Been Sued by Sexual Assault Victim
Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, have been sued by the woman who Petty was convicted of attempting to rape back in 1995.
Jennifer Hough, the victim of the 1994 lawsuit, filed a new lawsuit with the U.S. District Court in Eastern New York that alleges that both Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj, and Petty are intentionally inflicting emotional distress upon Hough, harassing her, as well as witness intimidation “to recant her legitimate claim that Defendant Petty raped her.”
In 1995, Petty was convicted of attempting to rape Hough when she was 16 with a knife. Petty took a plea deal and served four-and-a-half years in prison and was to register as a sex offender.
Petty ran into trouble last March when it was discovered that he did not register as a sex offender in the state of California, since his move in 2019.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, the 1994 lawsuit has been outlined in this new lawsuit, as the plaintiff, Hough, has accused Minaj and Petty of directly and indirectly harassing her and has also threatened her to not speak about the incident. Over the last year, Minaj has allegedly been trying to come to an agreement with Hough, through a mutual friend named Black, who reportedly served as a liaison between the two women through phone calls.
Legal docs state that “During the call, Defendant Minaj stated that she heard Plaintiff was willing to ‘help out’ their situation and stated that she would fly Plaintiff and her family to Los Angeles. Plaintiff declined this offer.”
The lawsuit continues to state that “Defendant Minaj then stated that she would send her publicist to meet with Plaintiff to craft a statement recanting Plaintiff’s rape charge. Plaintiff denied this offer as well. Before they got off the phone, Plaintiff said to Defendant Minaj, ‘I need you to know woman to woman, that this happened.’ Defendant Minaj hung up the phone.”
In addition, the lawsuit states “Within days of this conversation, Plaintiff and her family suffered an onslaught of harassing calls and unsolicited visits.”
Hough also refused $500,000.00 from Minaj, who stated that it would be given to her if she wrote a letter recanting her rape claim against Petty. Minaj sent legal counsel to Hough’s home as well to help her write the statement. Hough reportedly began to panic because Black (and now Minaj) knew where she lived and what her family looked like. Hough outlines in the lawsuit that she began receiving numerous amounts of threats forcing her to move from Atlanta to Florida. Hough says she continues to live in fear.
“Plaintiff has not worked since May of 2020 due to severe depression, paranoia, constant moving, harassment, and threats from the Defendants and their associates. She is currently living in isolation out of fear of retaliation,” the lawsuit reads.
Minaj’s former Apple Music radio show, Queen Radio, was also mentioned in the lawsuit, as it states that Minaj tried to minimize the severity of Petty’s 1994 rape case where she stated that the plaintiff (Hough) had tried to recant the rape claim.
“He was 15, she was 16… in a relationship. But go awf Internet,” she told fans on a 2019 episode of Queen Radio.” You’ve gotta cover your husband in prayer.” She then told fans that Hough falsely accused Petty of rape and wrote a letter to recant the claims. Hough has since denied this.
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Ashanti & Nelly Engaged & Expecting First Child Together
It’s official! Ashanti and Nelly are expecting their first child together.
The songstress confirmed to ESSENCE, saying, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
In addition to the news, the couple has announced their partnership as co-owners of Proov, alongside founder Amy Beckley, PhD. Proov is a pioneering diagnostics company that offers affordable at-home tests designed to aid couples in their conception journey, providing valuable insights and support without breaking the bank. These medical-grade tests illuminate potential obstacles to conception, empowering individuals on their path to parenthood.
Congratulations to Ashanti who is expecting her first child with Nelly.
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This new addition will mark Ashanti’s first child and Nelly’s third. The “Hot in Herre” rapper is also a father to his adult children, Chanelle, 29, and Cornell Haynes III, 24, from a previous relationship. Nelly also adopted his late sister Jackie Donahue’s children, Shawn and Sydney Thomas, after her passing from leukemia in 2005.
Ashanti shared her pregnancy announcement on Instagram through a heartwarming video that included a moment with her mother, Tina Douglas. In the clip, Ashanti is seen preparing for a show, and her mother, acting as her timekeeper, asks how much time she needs to get ready. After being asked twice, Ashanti emerges from behind the curtains and responds, “I’ma need about nine months,” leaving Tina pleasantly surprised by the joyous news.
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NBA YoungBoy Arrested in Utah: Facing Charges Ranging from Drug Offenses to Identity Fraud
NBA YoungBoy, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, has found himself in legal trouble once again as he was apprehended on Tuesday, Apr. 16, in Utah. The charges against him span a range of offenses, from identity fraud and forgery to multiple drug-related charges.
According to records from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, the charges, which originated from his hometown in Louisiana, include patterns of unlawful activity, attempts to obtain drugs, identity fraud, forgery, possession of controlled substances, and possession of a dangerous weapon. At the time of his arrest, NBA YoungBoy, born Kentrell Gaulden, was under house arrest in Utah.
In October 2022, YoungBoy Never Broke Again was granted bond by Louisiana Chief U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick after being arrested in March 2022. He had been placed in FBI custody due to an outstanding warrant related to drug and weapons charges from a September 2020 arrest in Baton Rouge, where he was filming a music video.
Last month, NBA YoungBoy released his seventh studio project, titled “Compliments Of Gravedigger Mountain,” featuring 13 tracks. Notably, this marks his thirteenth project in the past two years alone.
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Gunna Announces New Album ‘One of Wun’
Gunna has announced the release of his new album, “One of Wun.”
The cover art, created by Calvin Clausell Jr. with creative direction by Spike Jordan of The Genius Club and art direction/design by Tal Midyan, was unveiled to accompany the announcement on socials. While no release date has been specified, the album is now available for pre-order, including physical copies.
The album will be distributed by Young Stoner Records/300 Entertainment.
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