Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty Defended By Soca Star Over Carnival Encounter

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Nicki Minaj recently apologized on behalf of Kenneth Petty who lightly pushed the arm of soca singer Iwer George during Carnival.

Famed Trinidadian soca star Iwer George was just trying to get Nicki Minaj to participate in some Carnival fun when the rapper's husband, Kenneth Petty, lightly pushed George's arm away. After the video went viral, it didn't take long for fans to jump on Nicki about Kenneth's behavior, and the Queen rapper later apologized to her fans. She let them know that this was an unfamiliar environment for her husband and apologized for his behavior.

"Oh gawd. Allyuh like sh*t eh? I go cuz all yuh real fkn stink yuh know? He don't understand anything about our culture. I apologize on his behalf," Nicki replied as a comment to a critic. "He's always in security mode. All love. Love my country to death. Love my ppl to death. Period."

George also came forward to say that he completely understands why Kenneth wanted to make sure his wife was safe. In a lengthy post on Instagram, George wrote that he borrowed a shirt that made it look as if he was a worker at the event. "Nicki's husband is not familiar with Trini culture so he did what any husband would do and that is go into protection mode," George wrote.

"We all know in Trini a man must protect his wife , so I didnt stress about his actions," he continued. "I just continued to sing my song. Nicki is our queen and that's her husband we love and respect them. Allyuh Pat down and let them enjoy the rest of their stay in Trinidad." Check out his post in full below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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