In March 2019, during a performance in Frankfurt, Germany, Nicki Minaj faced an unexpected situation when a fan bypassed security and made it onto the stage. This incident reportedly infuriated Minaj, leading her to verbally lash out at a female security guard in the presence of both her team and the audience, according to legal documents.

The head of security that evening was Thomas Weidenmüller, who stepped in to diffuse the tension and offer support to the distressed guard.

However, events took a different turn.

Weidenmüller alleges that Minaj redirected her anger towards him, escalating the situation by shouting and even hurling a shoe his way. Following the incident, he claims he was called to Minaj’s dressing room, where her then-boyfriend, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, unexpectedly assaulted him, delivering a punch that fractured his jaw. This severe injury necessitated eight surgical procedures and the implantation of five metal plates in his face.

Minaj and Petty later tied the knot in October 2019, and by December 2022, they had purchased a lavish property in Hidden Hills, California.

Prior to their real estate acquisition, Weidenmüller filed a lawsuit against Minaj and Petty, citing assault and negligence. After the couple failed to respond to court summonses, a judge issued a default judgment in March 2024, demanding they pay Weidenmüller $503,318 in damages. Despite this ruling, Weidenmüller reports that they have yet to settle the amount owed.

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The Motion to Seize Minaj’s Home

After more than a year without resolution, Weidenmüller has asked the court to enforce the judgment by selling Minaj’s home in Hidden Hills. Property records show the rapper purchased the 11-bedroom, 16-bathroom, 11,820-square-foot mansion for $19.5 million in December 2022. In his motion, Weidenmüller’s attorney noted that the property carries a $13.26 million mortgage lien and a $722,000 homestead exemption, leaving roughly $6 million in equity—far more than enough to cover the debt, interest, and enforcement costs.

The filing states that California law does not require a creditor to exhaust other collection options before requesting a home sale. “There is no doubt that the sale of the dwelling would satisfy the entire judgment, with millions to spare,” the motion reads. It also criticizes Minaj’s “intransigence in not making payment,” arguing that her significant wealth makes her refusal to comply “regrettable and unnecessary.”

Financial and Legal Implications

Weidenmüller’s team emphasized that Minaj, often described as the highest-paid female rapper in the world, has an estimated net worth north of $100 million and is more than capable of settling the matter privately. The filing also points out that multiple written requests and levies served on suspected creditors have gone unanswered.

If the court approves the motion, Minaj’s Hidden Hills home—shared with Petty and their young son, “Papa Bear”—could be listed for sale to satisfy the judgment. Such a move would be extraordinary for a celebrity of Minaj’s stature, as it would represent a rare instance of a luxury property being seized to cover a relatively small legal debt.

The Hidden Hills Estate

The mansion, located in one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive gated communities, sits among estates owned by A-list neighbors, including Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Drake. The property features a resort-style pool, theater, gym, guesthouse, and extensive outdoor living areas. Minaj purchased it shortly after relocating from New York to California, reportedly valuing the privacy and security the neighborhood provides.

For now, Minaj has not commented publicly on the case, and her representatives have not responded to requests for clarification. But if the court sides with Weidenmüller, her Hidden Hills estate could soon be at the center of a forced sale—an extraordinary outcome in a saga that began six years ago with a single altercation backstage at a concert.