This archive report was first published on 17 August 2019.
On August 17, 2019, Nicki Minaj sparked rumors of her marriage to ex-con fiance Kenneth Petty after changing her Twitter name to Mrs. Petty.
Minaj, 36, has been in a relationship with Petty, 43, since 2018, despite his troubled past as a manslaughter convict and registered sex offender.
Minaj has consistently defended Petty, saying,
He was 15, she was 16 … in a relationship. Y’all can’t run my life. Y’all can’t even run y’all own life.
in response to criticism of their age gap and Petty's criminal history.
Minaj has announced plans to have a big wedding with Petty after completing her music tours and music production, but has confirmed that they are already legally married.
We wish Minaj and Petty all the best in their marriage, and hope that they have found happiness together.