Nicki Minaj Former Manager Files Lawsuit for Alleged 2024 Assault

Nicki Minaj is facing legal trouble as her former day-to-day manager, Brandon Garrett, has filed a lawsuit claiming the rapper assaulted him during a heated confrontation earlier this year.

According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, the incident allegedly occurred following Nicki's April 2024 concert in Detroit. Garrett claims Minaj sent him on an errand and, upon his return, summoned him to her dressing room where she confronted her team over their responsibilities.

The lawsuit alleges that the conflict escalated when Minaj learned Garrett had previously delegated a task - picking up one of her prescriptions - to another individual. Garrett claims Minaj "erupted, screaming, 'Are you f***ing crazy having him pick up my prescription? You have lost your f***ing mind! If my husband were here, he would knock out your f***ing teeth. You're a dead man walking. You just f***ed up your whole life, and you will never be anyone. I'll make sure of it.'"

The lawsuit then states that Minaj allegedly struck Garrett across the right side of his face with an open hand, causing his head to snap back and knocking his hat to the floor. Security staff reportedly intervened, but Garrett says Minaj also struck his wrist, causing him to drop documents he was holding.

Garrett claims he was ordered to leave the dressing room, at which point he retrieved his belongings and locked himself in a nearby restroom for hours, nursing a sore face and wrist while calling his fiancée to explain the situation. The lawsuit also alleges that Minaj's team left Garrett stranded in Detroit, denying him access to the tour bus heading back to the tour's Chicago base.

Garrett is suing Minaj for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, seeking monetary damages.

In response, Minaj's attorney, Judd Burstein, stated, "At this time, no complaint has been served upon Mrs. Petty, and therefore, we are unaware of the specific allegations. However, if the lawsuit is as reported by TMZ, it is completely false and frivolous. We are confident that the matter brought by this ex-assistant will be resolved swiftly in Mrs. Petty's favor."

This developing story is sure to generate significant attention and debate in the entertainment industry. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.