Hip hop star Nicki Minaj is being sued for battery and assault. Celebrity news and gossip site TMZ.com said former manager Brandon Garrett came forward and told the outlet that Minaj berated and slapped him several times after a show in Detroit.
He claims Minaj became irate when she learned he had enlisted someone else to retrieve medication for Minaj instead of picking it up himself. Garrett claims Minaj yelled at him, saying, “Your life is over.” He said she then proceeded to slap him in the face and wrist, causing him to drop documents.
Wayne County prosecutors are currently reviewing Garrett’s claims. If convicted, this misdemeanor carries three months in jail or a $500 fine. TMZ says Garrett claims “emotional distress” and is “going after her for damages.”
Rollingstone.com and Billboard.com noted that the lawsuit was filed Friday in Los Angeles – and Garrett is requesting a jury trial.