Do Nicki Minaj and Her Husband Have a Prenup?
After less than a year of dating, Nicki Minaj secretly married her childhood friend Kenneth Petty in late 2019. As they embark on their new journey together, the lovebirds appear to be happier than ever and totally head over heels for each other. But considering her fortune and his commoner status, people have naturally wondered whether they have a prenuptial agreement. So far, details are still limited, but here’s what we do know.
A timeline of Nicki Minaj’s relationship with Kenneth Petty
After reportedly reconnecting in the fall of 2019, Nicki Minaj and Petty went public with their romance in December 2018.
They dated for a few months before marrying in a low-key ceremony on Oct. 21, 2019. Nicki Minaj announced the news on Instagram with a video showing off wedding paraphernalia including “Bride” and “Groom” caps and “Mr.” and “Mrs.” mugs.
Following the ceremony, rumors emerged that Nicki Minaj allegedly did not make Petty sign a prenup. However, none of those have been confirmed at the time of this writing. So we can’t say with 100% certainty that this is the case. With any luck, more details will emerge in the future when they have their larger ceremony.
The relationship has faced nonstop criticism
From the very beginning, people have strongly criticized their relationship due to Petty’s criminal history. Among his many convictions is one for attempted rape and another for manslaughter. But despite his controversial history, Nicki Minaj has stood by her man, telling fans that they don’t know him and aren’t aware of all of the facts.
In response to people who said she lowered her standards by dating him, Nicki Minaj clapped back in a 2019 episode of her Apple Beats 1 show Queen Radio.
“When a person is with a n*gga that loved them before they had a dime in their pocket?” she asked in regards to Petty, who TMZ claims she met when she was a teenager living in New York. “How do you not understand that? How do you not understand happiness versus clout?” she continued. “How f*cking dare you talk about lowering standards.”
Petty himself has not directly addressed the backlash. Generally, he keeps quiet and away from the spotlight.
Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty recently faced breakup rumors
Earlier in April, rumors emerged that Nicki Minaj had split from Petty. The speculation stemmed mostly from the fact that the songstress had changed her Twitter name from “Mrs. Petty” to “Yikes.” But sources shut those rumors down.
“People are jumping to conclusions,” an insider told HollywoodLife. “Maybe it’s wishful thinking because people don’t like him, but they are together and still totally in love.”
Echoing that, a source added to Page Six: “Nicki Minaj is still with her man. It’s just business as usual for her highness as she prepares to release new music.”
Amid the drama, Nicki Minaj switched her Twitter name back to “Mrs. Petty,” proving the title is here to stay.
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