Nicki Minaj Avoids Charges in Assault Case

Rapper Nicki Minaj will not face criminal charges following allegations of assault against her former manager, Brandon Garrett, at a Detroit concert in April 2024. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office cited insufficient evidence to support the claims, which included Garrett's assertion that Minaj struck him and made threats after he assigned someone else to collect her prescriptions. Although charges will not be filed, prosecutors are requesting further investigation into the incident. Garrett has filed a civil lawsuit against Minaj for assault, battery, and emotional distress, claiming she berated him and hit him with an open hand. Minaj's attorney has dismissed the allegations as 'completely false and frivolous' and expressed confidence in a favorable resolution. The situation remains active as the Detroit Police Department continues its investigation.