Nicki Minaj Seeks Lawsuit After “Swatting” Prank Caller Sends Police To Her Home Over Allegations Of Child Abuse

Nicki Minaj & Family

Nicki Minaj Seeks Lawsuit After “Swatting” Prank Caller Sends Police To Her Home Over Allegations Of Child Abuse

A clout chasing prank call could end up costing someone greatly.

According to reports, rap super star Nicki Minaj is pursuing legal action after a prank caller sent police to her home due to false claims earlier this month.

Nicki Minaj, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, Papa Bear

Reportedly, authorities followed up on an anonymous phone call that alleged a child was being abused at the musician’s home. Nicki Minaj, real name Onika Miraj, 40, lives at the L.A. residence with her husband Kenneth Petty, 45, and their two-year-old son called Papa Bear.

Nicki Minaj & son

Police reportedly showed up to the house on a Monday around 6pm, quickly concluding there was no evidence to support the allegations. Later that night – into the morning to be precise around 3am, police got another anonymous call claiming that the “Super Freaky Girl” artist’s house was on fire. When officials arrived to the scene, they realized Minaj was the victim of a hoax that has recently been targeting celebrities called “swatting”.

Reportedly, the term describes when someone uses a prank call to trigger a huge police response to a certain location. The report notes that police around the country have shared growing concern for the issue, warning that it is a huge waste of police time and resources. Two internet personality’s were reportedly victim to the pranking earlier this year.

While police conduct their own investigation, an insider reportedly stated that Minaj plans to take legal action as well. Which could reportedly result in hefty fines for the mysterious caller.

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