Nicki Minaj says husband Kenneth Petty has been having a ‘secret’ and ‘sneaky’ life behind her back

Gag City is currently in a state of confusion. Nicki Minaj has posted a cryptic message that includes the word "single," leaving the Barbz, uncertain about its meaning.

On June 10, the 41-year-old rapper posted "Yes Single ..." on X (formerly Twitter), sparking considerable confusion among her fans.

She is presently on the European leg of the Pink Friday 2 World Tour, so if her message hinted at new music, it would be logical. Releasing a new song while on tour is a common practice for artists, and it has been six months since she released Pink Friday 2.

Yet, there's another interpretation of the term: her romantic situation.

Who is Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty?

In 2019, Minaj tied the knot with her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Petty, who is the father of her son, Papa Bear.

Their union has sparked controversy due to Petty's criminal history, having been convicted of rape in 1995, served a four-year prison sentence, and subsequently registered as a sex offender.

In 2006, he received a conviction for first-degree manslaughter and spent almost seven years in prison for the crime.

What do Nicki Minaj’s cryptic Tweets mean?

Nicki Minaj's tweet might be related to a speech she gave during her Paris show on Sunday, June 9.

“I don’t want to be loved, I don’t wanna love anyone,” she told the audience.

“All it’s ever done is take away my powers […] I’d rather be not with some person in my face all day just having a secret life and a sneaky life behind my back.”

Nicki also posted a video on social media, sharing her experience of giving birth to Papa Bear and giving a shoutout to mothers everywhere.

Her tone appeared very weary and seeking reassurance, possibly indicating a split with Kenneth Petty. Time will reveal whether they confirm a breakup or if additional details emerge.

Nicki Minaj has had a hectic year. She embarked on the Pink Friday 2 World Tour in March, performing in cities like Oakland, Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York City, and Toronto. In late May, she took the tour overseas, visiting Amsterdam, Birmingham, London, Glasgow, and other locations.

The Pink Friday 2 World Tour supports her December album, Pink Friday 2. The album, featuring singles like "Super Freaky Girl" and "Last Time I Saw You," includes collaborations with Drake, Lil Wayne, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and others. This eagerly awaited follow-up to her debut album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 228,000 album-equivalent units and achieving the highest vinyl sales week ever for a female rapper.