Nicki Minaj is married to her high school sweetheart Kenneth Petty, who also is known as Kenny Petty.
Kenneth Petty and Nicki Minaj's love story goes way back to before she was even famous. The two first met when there were students at the same high school. The two however lost touch with each other but later reconnected in 2018 which then led to them falling head over heels for each other.
The two over the years fell in love, got married, and welcomed their firstborn. Although their love prevails, the two still receive a lot of criticism, especially Petty for being a level two sex offender and for being charged with first-degree manslaughter.
What did Nicki Minaj's husband do?
Back in 1995, Petty was convicted of attempted rape in the first degree for assaulting a 16-year-old girl. He was arrested and sentenced to prison for 18 to 54 months and was listed as a level two registered sex offender in New York state. After spending four years in jail, he was released.
In 2020, Perry was once again arrested for failing to register himself as a sex offender after moving to California with his now-wife Nicki Minaj. In 2022, Petty was sentenced to a year of house arrest and three years of probation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. He was also fined $55,000.
Was Kenneth Petty also accused of manslaughter?
Yes, Kenneth Petty has also been once arrested for manslaughter in the first degree for killing a man named Lamont Robinson in 2002. He originally was charged with second-degree manslaughter but a plea bargain reduced the charge.
Petty killed Robinson by shooting him multiple times. Petty was sentenced to 10 years in prison. However, he was released after spending seven years in prison. Ever after Petty has such a dark history with crimes, his wife Nicki Minaj has made sure to stick by his side at all times and defend him against any criticisms.
When did Kenneth Petty and Nicki Minaj get married?
Kenneth Petty and Nicki Minaj got married on October 21, 2019. The two had not shared the happy news instantly, but Minaj then officially confirmed that she was married to Petty through her Instagram handle. There is very little known about Minaj and Petty's marriage as the rapper wanted to keep her marriage "low-key" according to People.
Minaj and Petty welcomed their first child, a son in September 2020. They haven't revealed the name of their son, however, they call him Papa Bear.
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