Fact Check: Is Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty a Registered Sex Offender?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Kenneth Petty, the husband of rapper Nicki Minaj, is a registered sex offender.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Kenneth Petty is listed on the New York sex offender registry following a 1995 conviction for attempted first-degree rape. He was 16 years old at the time of the offense, the same age as the victim.


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Date: 12/30/2025


 


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Last Updated on December 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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