Hey everyone, it looks like Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty are officially over. Nicki just announced their separation, but things are far more complicated than a simple breakup. According to Nicki, Kenneth has allegedly been using her for her money, and when she stopped supporting him financially, he allegedly became hostile and dumped her.
If you think that’s messy, there’s more. Insiders are now claiming that Nicki has been heavily using controlled substances, which have been making her behavior erratic. This situation is looking very bad for Nicki.
It’s not exactly shocking that Kenneth might have been using Nicki for her money and fame. When they got married, fans were initially happy, especially since they were childhood sweethearts who had reunited. However, their secret wedding raised some eyebrows. Love makes people do crazy things, right? But looking back, it makes sense why Nicki kept her relationship with Kenneth low-key.
Kenneth’s past is sketchy. In 1995, he was accused and arrested for allegedly assaulting a girl using a weapon. He served seven years in prison and was required to register as an offender upon release. When he moved to California to live with Nicki, he failed to register, leading to his arrest and a $20,000 bail, likely paid by Nicki.
The drama blew up on social media, with fans criticizing Nicki for marrying someone with such a history, especially considering her brother was also convicted for a similar crime involving his stepdaughter. Nicki even wrote a letter to the judge pleading for mercy for her brother, despite the evidence against him. This made Nicki look bad and led to her being labeled an apologist.
Nicki defended Kenneth against the internet, claiming they were young and in a relationship during the incident. However, his failure to register in California resulted in a $500,000 fine in 2022, again likely paid by Nicki. Fans began to question Kenneth’s employment status, suspecting he was mooching off Nicki.
The situation worsened when the victim of Kenneth’s 1995 assault, Jennifer Hough, claimed Nicki and Kenneth were threatening her and trying to buy her silence. This further tarnished Nicki’s reputation, with fans demanding accountability for her actions.
Fans also noted Nicki’s erratic behavior post-marriage, like her sudden announcement of retirement to focus on family, which she later retracted. She even had public spats with other artists, leading fans to speculate about her sobriety. Nicki denied drug use, but her recent behavior, including a concerning video, has fans worried.
Blogger Ken Barbie hinted in January that Kenneth was allegedly keeping Nicki on substances to control her finances. Insiders confirmed that Kenneth wanted complete control of Nicki’s money, but her team prevented this. With the jig up, Kenneth reportedly cut his losses and left.
Nicki seemed to confirm this on Twitter, stating she’s now single. Reports suggest this sent her into a spiral, possibly leading to substance use again, explaining her recent erratic video.
