Nicki Minaj is easily one of the most successful rappers in the US. The 41-year-old “Queen of Rap” has consistently topped charts with hits such as “ Super Freaky Girl”, “Super Bass” and more, in a genre that remains largely dominated by men – even more so when she was kick-starting her career. No doubt part of her success is down to her lyrics, which are often uplifting for her female fans.
One of her most famous lyrics is: “You can be the king, but watch the queen conquer.” So it may be surprising to some that, despite her empowering lyrics, her partner is a registered sex offender. Here’s everything we know about Nicki Minaj’s husband and baby daddy, Kenneth Petty.
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Photo: @nickiminaj/Instagram Minaj and Petty first met when they were both attending the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. The school boasts other celebrity alumni such as Friends star Jennifer Aniston and Wes Anderson’s buddy Adrien Brody.
The pair dated briefly, but lost touch until they reunited .