Entertainment • 1d ago
Nicki Minaj Hits Nigerian Influencer With Lawsuit
**Nicki Minaj Takes Nigerian Influencer to Court Over Harassment and Copyright Claims**
Popular Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj has taken legal action against Nigerian social media influencer Dr. Penking. The rapper, known for her chart-topping hits, has been at the center of a controversy sparked by a post made by the influencer on X (formerly Twitter).
In a post that has been widely condemned, Dr. Penking shared an old video of Minaj, suggesting she should retire from the music industry due to her age. Minaj, who has built a massive following across the world, including Nigeria, responded by revealing that she would be filing a lawsuit against the influencer for harassment and copyright infringement.
According to Minaj, Dr. Penking used her past video to harass her, and she believes the influencer does not have the necessary permissions to use the video. This case has sparked a wider conversation about online harassment, copyright protection, and the responsibilities of social media influencers when sharing content.
Interestingly, this case is not the only one that has caught attention recently. Nicki Minaj has also been in the news for announcing her X account, where she revealed that she was granted a highly exclusive residency-to-citizenship pathway in the United States, known as the Trump Gold Card. The card, which reportedly requires a $1 million contribution to the U.S. Treasury, was granted to Minaj free of charge.
The Trump Gold Card is a highly sought-after pathway for foreign nationals who wish to obtain U.S. citizenship, and Minaj has expressed gratitude to former U.S. President Donald Trump for making the process possible. However, the case between Nicki Minaj and Dr. Penking remains a closely watched development in the entertainment industry, particularly in Nigeria, where social media influencers have a significant following.
As the case unfolds in court, it will be interesting to see how the Nigerian public reacts to this development, particularly in light of the growing influence of social media on Nigerian popular culture.