Nicki Minaj recently sparked speculation about her relationship status with husband Kenneth Petty after a cryptic social media post, but her latest Instagram update has seemingly put those rumors to rest.
The rap queen delighted fans by sharing an adorable family moment, featuring her husband and their son boarding a private jet as she continues her Pink Friday 2 World Tour overseas.
Just days prior, Minaj had fans buzzing with a mysterious post on X in which she wrote, “Yes Single…” The ambiguous message had many wondering if it hinted at a potential breakup with Petty or perhaps the release of new music. If the latter proves true, it would signal her first release since the Pink Friday 2 album dropped in December.
The power couple’s relationship has been anything but ordinary. Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty began their controversial romance in 2018, tying the knot the following year and welcoming their son in 2020. Petty’s past has been a constant source of controversy; he was convicted of the attempted rape of a 16-year-old girl in 1995. This past caught up with him again in 2020 when he and Minaj moved to California, and he failed to register as a sex offender.
Petty surrendered to U.S. Marshals and was sentenced to one year of home confinement, three years of probation, and a hefty $55,000 fine for failing to register. The couple faced further scrutiny when they were accused of harassing Petty’s victim and attempting to bribe her to recant her story.
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Minaj has fervently denied these accusations, stating in a court filing that she never asked the victim to change her story or offered any financial incentives. She maintained that her intentions were only for the truth to be told, without any pressure or threats.
Despite the drama, Minaj’s recent Instagram post paints a picture of a united family, suggesting that she and Petty are still going strong.
