Nicki Minaj is facing legal action after being accused of assault by Brandon Garrett, a man claiming to be her former manager during the Pink Friday 2 Tour in 2024. Garrett filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, seeking damages for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Alleged Incident on Nicki Minaj’s Tour
According to the lawsuit, the incident took place in April 2024, backstage at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Garrett alleges that he was “struck” by Minaj after a confrontation regarding a task he was assigned. The lawsuit claims Garrett was asked to pick up prescriptions for the rapper, but due to other duties at the venue, he sent another employee, Luke Montgomery, to fulfill the errand. This decision reportedly angered Minaj, leading to a heated exchange.
Garrett claims Minaj yelled at him, calling him “fing crazy” and threatening physical harm, saying, “If my husband was here, he would knock out your fing teeth.” The lawsuit details that Minaj allegedly struck Garrett in the face, causing his head to swing backward, and later hit him on the wrist, forcing him to drop papers. Security intervened, and Garrett fled to a bathroom, fearing for his safety.
Emotional Distress and Legal Actions
Garrett claims he was left behind in Detroit, unable to return to the tour bus and was forced to fly back to Chicago. He asserts that he was traumatized by the incident and filed police reports in both Chicago and Detroit. In his lawsuit, Garrett seeks punitive and general damages.
Nicki Minaj’s lawyer, Judd Burstein, has strongly denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit “false and frivolous.” He also clarified that Garrett was not Minaj’s former manager, as he claimed, but rather an ex-assistant. The lawyer further emphasized that Minaj has yet to be served with a formal complaint.
Ongoing Legal Battles
This lawsuit is not the first legal challenge Minaj has faced in recent months. In 2024, she won a defamation case against a gossip blogger who falsely claimed she was involved in illegal drug use. Additionally, a superfan filed a slander lawsuit against Minaj over accusations of being a “paid mole” and a separate claim involving her husband, Kenneth Petty.
Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Tour
The Pink Friday 2 World Tour began in March 2024, supporting her fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2. Despite her success, the tour faced challenges, including struggles to sell tickets for its second leg. The 79-show tour concluded in October 2024.
As the lawsuit progresses, it remains to be seen how it will impact Minaj’s career. The rapper’s legal team is confident that the case will be swiftly dismissed.
Conclusion
Nicki Minaj is embroiled in yet another legal battle, this time over allegations of assault by a former employee. While Minaj’s lawyer denies the claims, the case is still unfolding. Fans and legal observers will be closely watching the outcome of this high-profile lawsuit.
