Nicki Minaj has marked a significant milestone in her life by celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary with her husband, Kenneth Petty.
The Young Money star took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to Petty, expressing her love and pride for him.
The post included a collection of cherished moments from their time together, featuring a sweet clip of Petty cradling their son, affectionately known as Papa Bear, when he was a baby.
“24 years after we first met. Love at first sight. I’m so proud of you. Thank you for catching me…every single time. Thank you for our little BFF. Dear Ken, Happy 5th Anniversary, Love, Barbie 🎀,” she said.
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Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty’s relationship
The couple’s journey has been nothing short of eventful. Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty originally met during their teenage years and reconnected in 2018 after Minaj’s highly publicized breakup with rapper Meek Mill. Their relationship quickly blossomed, and in 2019, they tied the knot. A year later, they welcomed their first child, a son Minaj often calls her ‘little BFF’ on social media.
While their family life appears picture-perfect on social media, Petty’s past casts a shadow over their relationship. His criminal history has been a recurring topic of public scrutiny, especially earlier this year when his updated sex offender registry photo circulated widely on social media. The image was taken from the Megan’s Law website, which publicly lists information about sex offenders.
Petty’s criminal record dates back to 1995 when he was convicted of attempted rape, serving four years in prison for the crime. His past legal issues resurfaced in 2022 when he was sentenced to probation and house detention for failing to register as a sex offender in California, where he and Minaj have resided since their marriage.
