Hip-Hop Icon Nicki Minaj has avoided paying a $20 million default judgment in a lawsuit that accuses her of harassment.
Nicki Minaj avoids paying a $20 Million Harassment default judgement
On Tuesday, a federal court clerk decided Nicki Minaj wasn’t in default of responding to the suit claiming she harassed the victim of her husband’s attempted rape conviction and even tried bribing her. Plaintiff Jennifer Hough wanted a $20 million judgment against Kenneth Petty and her for allegedly having lied about her claim that he raped her at knifepoint in 1994 and engaging in constant attempts to influence her to back down.
The Background of the Issue
The federal clerk on behalf of the Eastern District of New York denied the request related to Nicki Minaj, stating, as per the court docket, ‘it appears that Minaj filed paperwork last week revealing new legal representation in defense of the lawsuit. However, she did certify that Petty had not responded to the complaint or taken any additional actions in connection with it.
During a sworn statement filed on October 15th, Minaj explained that she assumed she had hired her lawyer when she spoke with him on Zoom in late September, however, a series of confusing communications caused her retainer to not be raised.
The lawsuit Kenneth Petty filed against the State of New York is based on his claim that he was not properly informed in 2004 that he had the right to challenge his risk level under the Sex Offender Registration Act. Due to his first-degree manslaughter conviction, which involved the killing of a man on a Queens street, he was in prison.
H.E.R. drops an emotional new visual for “For Anyone.”
H.E.R. is back with new music! Sticking to the path she embarked on since day one, the R&B singer delivered another soul-stirring video with “For Anyone.” Showcasing her lyrical abilities, it feels like H.E.R’s poetic verses are engulfing you as you watch this short visual.
H.E.R. releases a new video, “For Anyone.”
The new song is called “For Anyone.” The video shows the artist, H.E.R., in her raw artistic mode. H.E.R.’s visual illuminates simplicity and her special vocal range.
“For Anyone” speaks to any gender, race, and nationality. Lyrically, “For Anyone” echoes the pain of trusting someone in love and elevating above life’s deepest pain.
H.E.R. music continues to capture the hearts of people worldwide
H.E.R.’s music contains emotional overtones and feelings which trigger a person’s most profound thoughts. Having the ability to sing to a people’s souls is a unique asset and forms a special human connection. Every song and album released by H.E.R. tops music charts and record sales.
H.E.R. award-winning resume
She’s won every award possible, from Grammys to Academy Awards, in her brief career. Universally, her music and sound are critically acclaimed by pop culture. When you sit back and listen to H.E.R., any pain or negative feelings are removed. Possessing the ability to transform personal visions into beautiful words of expression is divine.
New visual “For Anyone” premieres today
H.E.R., the powerhouse vocalist, released her new video “For Anyone” today – showing off her range and delivering another powerful hit for the world to enjoy. Watch the video below:
Nas Adds Cigars to His Expansive Investment Portfolio
Rapper and entrepreneur Nas has had a very successful career on the music charts, but he’s also been making some serious coin in the business world lately.
NAS role with Escobar Cigars
Nas, a rapper and actor from Queens, New York, has been adding cigars to his expansive investment portfolio. As a part of his new role, the New York rap icon will own shares in Escobar Cigars, an upstart record label. The deal envisions Nas providing advice to the three-year-old company as it revises its e-commerce operations and products as part of the agreement.
Escobar Cigars marketing plan
As part of his strategic plan, Escobar is developing a line of handmade blunt wraps and will launch a brand-new cigar collection with the rapper on board, making it easy for him to capitalize on the fast-growing cannabis market. With stigmas being swept away, pot consumers are now willing to spend big bucks on high-end smoking accessories like wraps, tabletop lighters and vanity trays.
Nas Makes Another Smart Investment
Nas has never been one to shy away from the latest trends in investments. After unveiling his enterprise, Queensbridge Venture Partners, he invested $15 million into Lyft and $40 million in Mass Appeal Media. As of 2018, Escobar Cigars was launched by its parent company Puros Privados, which is one of the largest cigar makers. Both their headquarters and manufacturing facilities are in Estel*, Nicaragua. Escobar has two different lines, the Natural and the Maduro, under which it offers its cigars.
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