Nicki Minaj Sued for Alleged Backstage Assault by Former Tour Manager

Popular American rapper Nicki Minaj is facing a lawsuit filed by her former tour manager, Brandon Garrett, who alleges assault and battery during her Pink Friday 2 tour.

The lawsuit, filed on Friday, January 3, in Los Angeles Superior Court, accuses Minaj of striking Garrett during an altercation backstage at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on April 21, 2024, following her performance. Garrett, who served as the rapper’s day-to-day manager on the tour, claims he was scolded and physically attacked during the incident.

In response to the allegations, Minaj’s attorney, Judd Burstein, issued a statement denying the claims and dismissing them as baseless.

“At this time, no complaint has been served upon [Minaj], and therefore, we are unaware of the specific allegations,” the statement reads. “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.”

The Grammy-nominated rapper has yet to publicly address the lawsuit. The legal battle adds to the growing list of controversies surrounding Minaj as she embarks on her highly anticipated Pink Friday 2 tour.

Further developments are expected as the case proceeds in court.