Los Angeles — A lawsuit has emerged where Nicki Minaj, a globally recognized rap artist, has been accused by her former manager of both physical and verbal assault. This legal complaint was lodged after an alleged confrontation that occurred in Detroit, asserting a breach of personal security that extends beyond mere celebrity squabbles.
Brandon Jovan Garrett, who served as Minaj’s day-to-day manager, is demanding justice through the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The claims included in his lawsuit span assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. These allegations not only involve Minaj but also her business entity, Pink Personality Inc.
Details from the legal documents reveal that the altercation supposedly took place on April 21, post a concert at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. According to Garrett, the dispute arose when he was called into Minaj’s dressing room after an errand to fetch ice cream at her request. The room was crowded with members of Minaj’s team and the atmosphere tensed over issues concerning job responsibilities.
The argument escalated rapidly following a question about why a task concerning Minaj’s prescriptions was delegated to another employee. Garrett explained his decision was due to urgency and his preoccupation with concert duties, which reportedly infuriated Minaj. The verbal exchange soured, culminating in Minaj allegedly assaulting Garrett by striking him openly on the face and right wrist, and subsequently ejecting him from the room.
The suit additionally describes Garrett’s immediate fear for his safety, compelling him to seclude himself in a bathroom for several hours post-incident. The next day signaled further estrangement as Garrett was informed via text that he would not be allowed to join the tour bus heading to Chicago.
In the aftermath of the encounter, Garrett approached Detroit Police to file a report but was instructed he needed to do so in person. He returned to Detroit to fulfill this requirement. Detroit police confirmed that a report had been lodged and a warrant request submitted to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, which had not responded to comment requests at the time of reporting.
The lawsuit explicitly criticizes Minaj for allegedly abusing her authority, highlighting a pattern of behavior that allegedly aimed to inflict severe emotional distress on Garrett. The confrontation, as described, leveraged threats and profanity in a professional setting, purportedly reflecting a conscious indifference by Minaj to the distress likely experienced by Garrett.
Garrett has advocated for a jury trial, seeking a formal examination of his accusations in a court setting. This legal battle illuminates the intricate and often tumultuous relationships within the entertainment industry, particularly concerning how power dynamics are handled behind the scenes.
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