Nicki Minaj’s Husband Ordered To Settle Lawsuit With Alleged Rape Victim

Author Autumn Hawkins

December 7th, 2022 10:51 AM

Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, and his sexual assault accuser, Jennifer Hough, are being ordered by a judge to settle their lawsuit. Hough sued Petty last year for witness intimidation, harassment and inflicting emotional distress. The case is being overseen by Judge James R. Cho who has requested that the two parties complete mediation, according to court documents obtained by AllHipHop.

“Parties to select a mediator by 12/20/2022 and complete mediation by 3/6/2023,” the documents read. “[They] may participate in the mediation remotely. [Both sides] shall file a joint status report two weeks after completing the mediation, but no later than 3/20/2023, whichever date is earlier.”

It added that both sides will engage in “limited written discovery that would facilitate settlement discussions.” If Hough and Petty cannot reach a settlement, the case will proceed to trial.

Hough also sued Minaj claiming the “Super Freaky Girl” rapper also took part in the harassment in trying to have her recant her sexual assault allegations. Ultimately, Hough dropped her claims against Minaj but her allegations against Petty still stand.

Petty was also in some legal trouble this year after failing to register as a sex offender when he moved from New York to California. He was ordered to pay a $55,000 fine as part of his sentence which includes three years of probation and one year of house detention, CBS News reports.

Petty is also pursuing legal action against the State of New York over his sex offender status and wants his name removed from the list. He claims that he was never able to change his status. According to court documents obtained by HotNewHipHop, the court feels as though Petty’s claim is a little too late.

“Plaintiff’s claims are meritless,” court docs show. “And the SORA hearing transcript demonstrates that Plaintiff is fourteen years late in pursuing this lawsuit. The statute of limitations has run. Plaintiff’s claims should be dismissed.”

Nicki Minaj's Top 10 Songs: Ranked

• 10. “Only” ft. Drake, Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne, ‘The Pinkprint’ (2014)

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  The song includes Nicki with her labelmates Lil Wayne and Drake while Chris Brown croons the chorus. Nicki addresses the rumor that she slept with both Drake and Lil Wayne and uses the song to clear her name. The song was produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut who previously collaborated on her two singles "Va Va Voom" and "Pills N Potions." The track was nominated at the 2015 Grammy's for "Best Rap Performance."

• 9. “Moment 4 Life” ft. Drake, ‘Pink Friday’ (2010)

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  "Moment 4 Life" Nicki explained on her website at the time what the song means: "[The song] is about 2 kids that grew up on the same block. They shared their dreams of making it as rappers," the lyricist writes. "They laughed together, they cried together. One day they realize that their dreams have come to fruition. Though they know all things come to an end, they celebrate. They wish that they could have this moment 4 LIFE." Prior to the release of the Drake-assisted track, the Canadian rapper expressed his interest in Nicki romantically in her song "Miss Me." The rapper takes another shot for her in this song as well with the lyrics, "F--- it, me and Nicki getting married today/ All you b------ hating can catch the bouquet." "Moment 4 Life" was nominated for "Best Rap Performance" at the Grammys in 2011.

• 8. “Pound the Alarm”, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Re-Up” (2012)

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  In this party anthem the New York native raps about having a one-night stand. "Pound the Alarm" music video is shot in Nicki's hometown in Trinidad and Tobago at the Queens Park Savannah in Port Of Spain. The video was directed by Benny Boom, who previously filmed the singer's "Beez In The Trap" and "Right By My Side" clips. Since the song's debut, it has reached certified platinum status.
• 7. “Beez In The Trap” ft. 2 Chainz, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Re-Up’ (2012)

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  "Beez In The Trap" featuring 2 Chainz was the lead single from Nicki Minaj's sophomore album, 'Pink Friday: Roman Unloaded, The Re-Up.' In the video, you see Nicki and 2 Chainz in the strip club where the rapper said it was an ode to her fans that worked the club. She told MTV at the time, "When I was doing my mixtapes, I would perform in strip clubs. I would perform in clubs and it was just like some of my most die-hard fans would be in these places," she said. "I wanted to kinda honor all my girls in the club and just say thank you for the support."

• 6. “Starships”, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Re-Up’ (2012)

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  "Starships" is from Nicki's second studio album 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Re-Up' which was released in 2012. The lyric "starships are meant to fly," is a line about reaching for the stars and a reminder to stop doubting yourself. Nicki explained to The Guardian: "That's what I feel. Just go for it! Stop limiting yourself! And that's a great feeling. It's a great feeling to not box yourself into anyone's limitations or ideas or judgments. That's what it means to me."

• 5. “Feeling Myself ft. Beyoncé”, ‘The Pinkprint’ (2014)

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  The Beyoncé feature on Nicki's "Feeling Myself" was an agreement between the two artists after Nicki lent her skills on Beyonce's "Flawless" remix. When the single was released Nicki became the first female to have four tracks simultaneously in the Top 10 Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The other three tracks by Nicki were two other The Pinkprint tracks "Truffle Butter" and "Only" and her collab with Rae Sremmurd on "Throw Sum Mo." This record is now double-certified platinum.
• 4. “Seeing Green” ft. Drake and Lil Wayne, ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ (2021)

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  Nicki re-released her 2009 mixtape on May 14, 2021 and added three new songs including a YCM reunion between herself, Drake, and Lil Wayne. With the re-release of the mixtape, social media went into a frenzy after not hearing any new music from the rapper since the birth of her first child in September of 2020. Nicki went to Twitter after the song was released and said that Drake and Lil Wayne "washed" her in the song which fans definitely disagreed with. "They washed me on 'Seeing Green,'" Minaj said. "I'm a woman enough to admit when I've been washed on a track by the Greats. And it's ok, Barbz, I've washed them before. We'll live through this one. I was still a lil rusty."

• 3. “Super Bass”, ‘Pink Friday’ (2010)

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  "Super Bass" from Nicki's 2010 'Pink Friday' album peaked at #3 of the Hot 100 which was the highest-charted song at the time by a female solo rapper since Missy Elliott's "Work It" in 2002. When talking to MTV back in 2010, she explained the meaning of the song: "'Super Bass' is about the boy that you are crushing over," she said. "And you kind of want to get your mack on, but you're taking the playful approach." The hit was the most streamed song in 2011 (84 million times) and the most-watched video of the year. The song has since reached certified Diamond status, Nicki's first.

• 2. “Itty Bitty Piggy”, ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ (2009)

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  "Itty Bitty Piggy" is from Nicki's 2009 'Beam Me Up Scotty' mixtape which put the rapper on the map. In this song you hear a confident rapper on the brim of a come up and from there it was only the beginning for the Queens native. Since its 2009 release, "Itty Bitty Piggy" is still in heavy rotation amongst the Barbz.
• 1. “Anaconda”, ‘The Pinkprint’ (2014)

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  "Anaconda" was the second single from her 'The Pinkprint' album which album and single are certified platinum by the RIAA. The booty-licious video broke the internet when it was released beating Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" for the one-day views record when it racked up 20.1 million views in its first 24 hours. For her documentary 'My Time AGAIN,' she explained wanted the song to be fun but also have a message, "It was geared toward being proud of your body," she said. "It empowers women. There are lots of thick girls who told me, 'thank you.'" The hit was later nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for "Best Rap Song."

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