Nicki Minaj Sued By Stylist Who Says Rapper Stiffed Her For $40K

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The stylist said she was promised $1,500 per day.

Nicki Minaj has recently wrapped the European leg of her successful, yet challenging, "Nicki WRLD Tour," and the rapper may be coming home to the U.S. to face a legal battle. Yesterday Minaj hinted on Instagram that she may have an upcoming collection with Fendi premiering soon, the Queen Barb reportedly has stylist issues of a different caliber on the court front.

According to The Blast, back in 2017, Minaj allegedly hired a stylist by the name of Cristina Acevedo to accompany her on a U.S. tour. In court documents obtained by the publication, Acevedo's contract stipulated that she would make $1,500 per day to style the New York rapper, but when payday came, Acevedo claims she didn't receive a dime.

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The two apparently linked up because of their adoration of "colorful wigs" and "flamboyant outfits." Acevedo states that she worked overtime for the artist, pulling over 10 hours a day for the 24 days she was on the road with the rapper. The stylist further says that when she finally was able to get in contact with Minaj to get her check, Acevedo received an email from the rapper that said, “No one is paying you 36 thousand dollars,” adding, “Send an email with some sense or don’t send any others. This isn’t your get rich quick scheme.” Acevedo also states that Minaj closed her email with, "girl, goodbye."

The stylist reportedly doesn't know why Minaj and her team are opposed to paying her because they all agreed on the day rate before Acevedo went on the road. She's filed a lawsuit to the tune of $43,200 and is also asking for damages. Minaj, Pink Friday Productions, and Pink Personality, Inc. are all reportedly named in the lawsuit.


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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.