Nicki Minaj’s husband approved for international trip to celebrate her birthday

Kenneth Petty receives rare court approval to travel internationally with Nicki Minaj to celebrate her 42nd birthday.

Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, has secured rare court approval for an international trip to celebrate the rapper’s birthday.

The couple will travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands from December 3 to December 13, where they plan to enjoy a family vacation in honor of Minaj’s 42nd birthday.

Petty, who is currently on probation following a 2020 conviction for failing to register as a sex offender in California, needed explicit permission from the court to leave Los Angeles County. Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald approved the request, allowing Petty to join Minaj on the luxury getaway despite the legal restrictions on his international travel.

 

 

 

 

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Petty’s criminal history includes a 1995 conviction for attempted rape and a 2006 conviction for first-degree manslaughter, for which he served seven years in prison. More recently, he pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender, which led to a 2022 sentence of home confinement, probation, and financial penalties. As a result, Petty must obtain judicial approval for international travel.

Court documents show that Petty’s legal team filed an ex parte application for the trip, which was opposed by federal prosecutors. However, Petty’s probation officer did not contest the request, leaving the final decision to the court, which ultimately granted approval.

Petty must adhere to strict travel guidelines, including submitting a detailed itinerary to his probation officer, maintaining regular communication during the trip, and reporting back immediately upon his return. Earlier this year, he was also granted permission to join Minaj on the international leg of her Pink Friday World Tour.