In a shocking turn of events, rapper Nicki Minaj has been sued for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress by a former tour employee. The lawsuit, filed by Brandon Garrett, details an alleged physical altercation that occurred on April 21, 2023, backstage at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit during Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour.
According to the documents obtained by Billboard, Garrett was serving as a day-to-day manager when he was called into Minaj’s dressing room to discuss why another tour employee was picking up her prescriptions. The situation quickly escalated, leading to Minaj reportedly screaming at Garrett, threatening his well-being by claiming her husband would have knocked him out. Following this, Garrett claims Minaj struck him on the face and wrist, leaving him in pain and distress.
Following the altercation, Garrett described feeling terrified and sought refuge in a restroom for several hours, fearing for his safety. The lawsuit also notes how he was later informed that he would not be riding with the team, prompting him to take a separate flight to Chicago. The emotional toll is evident, as Garrett has expressed feelings of trauma and fear after the incident.