Nicki Minaj’s Former Manager Accuses Her of Assault and Battery
Lawsuit Alleges Berating and Physical Violence
Nicki Minaj’s former manager, Brandon Jovan Garrett, has accused the rap superstar of berating and physically attacking him on multiple occasions, including an alleged incident in Detroit. According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Minaj assaulted Garrett on April 21 after a concert at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Incident Details
The lawsuit alleges that Garrett was summoned to Minaj’s dressing room by her head of security, where he found the star, her head of security, and five other members of her team. Minaj was upset about the way jobs were being handled among her employees, and Garrett’s attempts to explain the situation only enraged her further.
Assault and Battery Allegations
According to the lawsuit, Minaj became violent, yelling expletives at Garrett and physically attacking him. Garrett claims that Minaj "open-handedly" struck him on the right side of his face, causing his head to swing back and forth, and hit him on the right wrist, causing him to drop documents he was holding.
Aftermath
Garrett allegedly locked himself in a bathroom for hours, fearing for his safety. The next morning, he received a text saying he would not be riding the tour bus from Detroit to Chicago. Garrett then returned to Detroit, filed a police report, and returned to Los Angeles.
Police Report and Warrant Request
The Detroit police confirmed that a report was filed by Garrett, and a warrant request has been sent to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. The prosecutor’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Lawsuit Allegations
The lawsuit accuses Minaj of assault, battery, and intentional emotional distress, alleging that she "abused her position of authority" and "berated, threatened, used profanities, and violently struck" Garrett multiple times. The suit seeks a jury trial.
FAQs
Q: What is the nature of the lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit is a legal action filed by Brandon Jovan Garrett, Nicki Minaj’s former manager, alleging assault, battery, and intentional emotional distress.
Q: What is the alleged incident that led to the lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit alleges that Nicki Minaj physically attacked and berated Garrett on April 21 after a concert at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Q: What is the outcome of the lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit is ongoing, with a jury trial sought by Garrett’s legal team.
Q: What is the response from Nicki Minaj’s team?
A: An attorney for Minaj did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
