Nicki Minaj Swatted, Prank Callers Falsely Reported Child Abuse & Fire

Nicki Minaj was reportedly the victim of a swatting prank call last week. According to a report by TMZ, an anonymous phone caller falsely told police that the rapper’s 2-year-old son, whom she calls Papa Bear, was being abused. The prank caller contacted child services, which caused Los Angeles Police Department officers to travel to Minaj’s home at around 6 p.m.

A law enforcement source stated that officers spoke with Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty and checked on their son. They found no sign of abuse, leading deputies to believe Minaj was the subject of a swatting call. Police called it “a waste of time and resources.”

Another prank caller reported a fire at Minaj’s house hours later at about 3 a.m. Police found that the call was false as well.

Minaj is reportedly talking with lawyers to find the people responsible for the swatting calls.

Besides being victimized by prank calls, Minaj has been busy working on music. In March, she established her own record label. She has also collaborated with artists like YoungBoy Never Broke Again on “WTF”, Kim Petras on “Alone” and Ice Spice on a remix of “Princess Diana.”

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Her new album is due to be released on October 20. This is the music artist’s first LP since Queen (2018), which featured the hit singles “Barbie Tingz” and “Barbie Dreams.”