Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Gets Dragged For Using Slur During Livestream

BY Caroline Fisher
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Celebrity Sightings in New York City - February 12, 2020
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty seen at a Marc Jacobs NYFW event in Manhattan on February 12, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Robert Kamau/GC Images)
The Barbz are not happy.

Nicki Minaj's marriage to Kenneth Petty continues to be controversial for various reasons. Regardless, the "FTCU" rapper never hesitates to include him in her chats with the Barbz on TikTok live. Yesterday, for example, the pair appeared on the platform to give viewers some tips on dealing with critics.

"Don't you let anybody or anything steal your motherf*ckin' joy," Nicki declared. While that's solid advice, it's Petty's follow-up that has social media users upset. "That’s right, especially little f****** or f*** boys," he said. Most viewers didn't appreciate his use of the derogatory term and are slamming him for it. Many are also calling Nicki out for failing to correct him, particularly since she has a large LGBTQ+ fanbase.

Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty Receive Backlash For Offensive Livestream Remark

As a result, some are saying that Nicki doesn't really care about her Barbz at all, though this is unconfirmed. It's possible that she didn't hear what he said, or simply didn't want to draw more attention to the offensive comment. Either way, this isn't the first time one of her interactions with fans has gone wrong. Earlier this month, a former Barb filed a lawsuit against Nicki, accusing her of slander. He alleges that she embarrassed him on Instagram Live, accused him of being a paid saboteur, called him a stalker, and more. Reportedly, he's seeking a whopping $5 million in damages for reputational harm, emotional distress, and financial loss.

Her attorney Judd Burstein issued a statement about the lawsuit on Monday, accusing the former fan of "harassing Nicki on social media for years on end to no avail.” Burstein also alleged that he's trying to "shake her down financially with manifestly false allegations and legally frivolous claims." What do you think of Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty using a gay slur on TikTok live? What about him getting dragged for it online? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is currently a News Editor at HotNewHipHop. Her time at HotNewHipHop began in 2023 when she began writing about music and pop culture full-time. Since then, she has helped cover major stories including the YSL RICO trial, Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s explosive feud, Diddy’s ongoing legal battle, and awards shows such as the BET Awards. Being from Chicago, she also got the opportunity to attend Summer Smash 2024 and review Chief Keef’s historic homecoming show. She additionally covered sets by Flo Milli, Playboi Carti, Bktherula, and more.

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