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Nicki Minaj Hit with $10 Million Defamation Suit

11/14/2025

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Nicki Minaj faces a $10 million defamation suit filed by former fan Tameer Peak over a 2024 Stationhead broadcast.
The case was refiled in New York after a New Jersey dismissal, centered on alleged remarks about Peak.
Judd Burstein, Minaj's longtime attorney, abruptly withdrew, saying the decision is unrelated to the merits.
The Northstar Group now represents Minaj as temporary counsel, requesting a 45-day extension to secure new representation.

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Nicki Minaj faces a $10 million defamation suit filed by former fan Tameer Peak over a 2024 Stationhead broadcast.
The case was refiled in New York after a New Jersey dismissal, centered on alleged remarks about Peak.
Judd Burstein, Minaj's longtime attorney, abruptly withdrew, saying the decision is unrelated to the merits.
The Northstar Group now represents Minaj as temporary counsel, requesting a 45-day extension to secure new representation.