Who Is Nicki Minaj's Husband? the Facts on Kenneth Petty's Controversial Past
By Sarah Jenkins
Is Nicki Minaj still married to Kenneth Petty in 2026?
Yes. Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty remain legally married. The couple continues to live together in Southern California alongside their young son.
What is Kenneth Petty's official legal name?
His legal name is Kenneth Petty. Following their marriage, Nicki Minaj changed her own legal name to Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, which appears on official court documents and property deeds.
Why was Kenneth Petty placed on house arrest in California?
Petty was sentenced to one year of home detention in July 2022 after pleading guilty to failing to register as a sex offender under federal law when he moved from New York to California. In September 2023, he received an additional 120 days of home confinement for violating probation terms.
Does Kenneth Petty manage Nicki Minaj’s career or businesses?
No. Petty does not hold an executive, managerial, or credited musical role within Minaj’s record label, publishing catalog, or merchandising companies. Minaj employs independent entertainment executives and legal representation to oversee her business operations.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
