Kenneth Petty, Nicki Minaj‘s husband and a convicted sex offender, is currently working to have his upcoming trial delayed, which was set to begin this month.

Upon moving in with Nicki, the controversial man was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender in the state of California. He has since registered but, as he awaits the commencement of his trial, Petty says that the coronavirus has made things difficult in terms of kicking off on time. He is looking to have it moved from June to September. 

According to Bossip, Kenneth Petty’s lawyers filed documents last week to officially delay the beginning of his sex offender trial. They say that the pandemic has frustrated Petty’s efforts to gather evidence, requiring more time to sift through the 700 pages of documents, photographs, and recordings provided by the judge. 

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Petty’s attorneys are also working on other trials, which include one facing the death penalty, that take precedence and, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, they are taking those matters more seriously than Petty’s.

Andrew Stein and Joseph Markus, Petty’s legal defense, say that the government is alright with pushing back the trial to September. However, a judge has yet to confirm the delay.

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Nicki Minaj has been known to troll her fanbase in the past and her use of Twitter is always a great place to start those little fires. Today, Nicki hopped on Twitter where she engaged with her fans about the success of her "Say So" remix with Doja Cat. For the most part, Nicki fielded numerous questions about the song and how the collaboration ultimately came about.

However, at one point, a fan asked Nicki about whether or not she has been having morning sickness which, of course, is a sign that you might be pregnant. Nicki took the bait and answered the question, noting that she has been nauseous and going to the bathroom more than usual. From there, a fan asked if she would be showing off a baby pump anytime soon. Minaj answered that question, as well, saying: "Yea in a couple months. The world ain’t ready yet." 

Nicki Minaj's relationship with Kenneth Petty has been highly publicized and highly plagued with gossip and drama. Part of the reason stems from the fact that Petty does have a criminal history, which of course makes for perfect gossip fodder. Nonetheless, it has been pretty quiet on the Nicki & Kenneth front as of late, but all that seems to have changed today, thanks to one bored super-fan.

Last we heard about the two, Petty was in trouble for heading out to Los Angeles with Nicki without registering as a sex offender in California. He was arrested and it resulted in a few extra precautions, including an internet ban and an ankle monitor. He asked the judge for some leniency, so that he would be allowed to use the internet, and lucky for him, he was granted permission to peruse the internet.

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Not that we really ever saw him share anything directly on social media-- but his girl did. Nicki has made it a habit out of sharing video clips and photos with her boo, but she's been silent for over a month on Instagram. Now, perhaps because the two have been out of the public's eye for a period of time, rumors have begun that the two broke up.

It all started with a tweet claiming that Kenneth Petty's friend confirmed said news on IG Live, and quickly spread across the internet thanks to the power of the Barbz. The account in question appears to be a fan account for Nicki, but it's equally claiming to be a "troll account" so we shouldn't be surprised that the same account doubled back to say they had made up this claim, thus starting the rumor in the first place.

Thus, at least for now, the rumor has been debunked. Check out the tweets below.

The Barbz are known to fiercely defend their queen whenever people talk about Nicki Minaj and her personal life. The rapper has been a target for criticisms following her marriage to newlywed husband Kennth “Zoo” Petty. People have had much to say about his controversial past, including his prison stint for manslaughter and being a registered sex offender. Comedian Godfrey sat down with Vlad TV recently and discussed the hip hop couple, including saying he could have had a chance with Nicki if she’s out here hooking up with men with such scandalous past histories. 

Vlad and Godfrey joked about Nicki’s relationship and Vlad added that right after Nicki and Safaree Samuels broke up, he sat down with the Love & Hip Hop New York star. Vlad asserted that Nicki is a verbally abusive partner and “a lot has to be said when it’s the female that has control of all the money as opposed to the man.”

The pair also talked about Kenneth Petty being fitted with designer clothes and expensive items, all purchases that they say are made by Nicki to make her man look good. “He doesn’t have a job,” Vlad said. “His job is to have sex with Nicki Minaj.” Godfrey added that Safaree is “and artist” and “ain’t no punk” so Nicki was “challenging his manhood [and] nobody wants that kind of sh*t.” However, Godfrey assumed that Kenneth doesn’t have aspirations because he’s with an international superstar. Check out their clip below.

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty’s relationship has been subjected to heavy scrutiny, with many pointing to Petty’s prior conviction of first-degree rape in 1995. And while Minaj attests that her husband has grown since the incident, it continues to follow the couple long after the fact. On March 4th, Petty was arrested after failing to register as a sex offender, a decision that has officially put him at risk of doing further jail time — he is currently awaiting his trial, and if convicted faces up to a decade in prison.

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Though the stakes are undeniably high, Petty and Minaj have managed to catch a small, albeit potentially important break. Fearing that certain pieces of evidence presented by the prosecutors would put Minaj’s privacy at risk, the couple requested a protective order be placed lest the information fall into the wrong hands. Given that Minaj is a megastar with a rabid fanbase of loyal supporters, having her address or personal phone number leak could ultimately lead to additional trouble. 

Though Bossip confirms that the prosecutors did indeed fight for the documents to remain untouched, it would appear the judge has decided to side with Petty and Minaj, granting their request that select pieces of evidence be shielded from the public eye. It should be noted that this decision has little to no bearing on how Petty’s ultimate fate plays out. Look for more details surrounding this upcoming trial to emerge in the coming days. 

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The 1995 attempted rape conviction against Kenneth Petty is something he will deal with until the end of his days. The 41-year-old served time at a New York prison but must be registered as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Recently, Petty was arrested for not registering in California after marrying Nicki and moving to L.A. He was later released under a certain set of conditions that reportedly include wearing an ankle monitor, having a curfew, staying within the borders of Southern California, and staying off of the internet unless he’s been approved to do so by a supervisor.

According to TMZ, Petty wants to get his legal troubles squared away. The publication states that Petty has filed court documents asking a judge to allow him access to the web. The good news is that prosecutors reportedly don’t have any problem with Petty’s recent request, so they’ve agreed to give him access. Everyone is just waiting for a judge’s signature.

Nicki hasn’t, and most likely won’t, commented on her husband’s legal woes. There have been a few people who have criticized her relationship choices in the media, most notably being Wendy Williams. Last year, the talk show host bashed Nicki for being with Petty, but then later gave the rapper a polite congratulations when news of their marriage circulated. Nicki thanked Wendy for her well-wishes, but days ago, Wendy took another verbal jab at the “Yikes” rapper with a scornful set of criticisms.

The 1995 attempted rape conviction against Kenneth Petty is something he will deal with until the end of his days. The 41-year-old served time at a New York prison but must be registered as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Recently, Petty was arrested for not registering in California after marrying Nicki and moving to L.A. He was later released under a certain set of conditions that reportedly include wearing an ankle monitor, having a curfew, staying within the borders of Southern California, and staying off of the internet unless he’s been approved to do so by a supervisor.

According to TMZ, Petty wants to get his legal troubles squared away. The publication states that Petty has filed court documents asking a judge to allow him access to the web. The good news is that prosecutors reportedly don’t have any problem with Petty’s recent request, so they’ve agreed to give him access. Everyone is just waiting for a judge’s signature.

Nicki hasn’t, and most likely won’t, commented on her husband’s legal woes. There have been a few people who have criticized her relationship choices in the media, most notably being Wendy Williams. Last year, the talk show host bashed Nicki for being with Petty, but then later gave the rapper a polite congratulations when news of their marriage circulated. Nicki thanked Wendy for her well-wishes, but days ago, Wendy took another verbal jab at the “Yikes” rapper with a scornful set of criticisms.

Nicki Minaj‘s husband Kenneth Petty, a convicted rapist, landed himself in hot water recently after he was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender. He was released shortly after on a $100,000 bail note, but he is currently awaiting trial to see if he will be forced to spend more time in prison. Until then, he has learned some promising news from the judge as it is now being reported that, despite his ongoing legal case, Petty is allowed to use his cell phone and the internet.

Kenneth Petty was originally convicted in the 90s and, for the rest of his life, he needs to register as a sex offender wherever he lives. The 41-year-old had been living with his wife in the state of California for over six months before the feds caught onto his unregistered status, detaining him and forcing him into another legal battle. It is being reported that Petty has been given some leeway though while he’s out on bail, being given access to his cellular phone and the internet. 

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After his arrest, Petty took the time to register as a sex offender in the state of California. However, because he did so late, he could still be facing some time in prison.

What do you make of this situation?

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Last week, Nicki Minaj‘s husband, Kenneth Petty, made headlines for failing to register as a sex offender. When he was pulled over in Los Angeles back in November 2019, police charged him for not submitting himself to the sex offender registry in the state of California after moving there from New York. TMZ only broke the story last week as Petty was going in for his court hearing, which resulted in the charges being dropped by the state only because he is being held accountable for similar charges in a federal case. 

With all this talk circulating about Petty, Wendy Williams was bound to chime in, as she has a history of picking apart Nicki’s life on her show. At the end of Tuesday’s episode of The Wendy Williams Show, Wendy did not hold back on shaming the rapper for her decision to marry a registered sex offender – a decision which Wendy feels has greatly damaged Nicki’s image. “Let me tell you something Nicki,” Wendy began. “You should have never married him. Because now, you’ve ruined everything about what your brand could be, again. You’re never gonna stand a chance when you’re with a man who pulls a knife at rape-point… a molester. A registered sex offender, who wasn’t even registered. You’re never going to stand a chance with John Q. Public, because there’s only one thing worse than touching children, and pulling knives: and that’s murder. By the way, he did go to jail for manslaughter.”

When Wendy commenced her rant, she mistakenly said that the man she was about to discuss was Nicki’s brother. She later clarified this mix-up while pointing out that Nicki’s brother also happens to be in jail, serving 25 years to life for child rape. 

Kenneth Petty’s name is now in the system in California. According to PageSix, Nicki Minaj‘s husband has registered himself as a sex offender in the state of California following his arrest last week. The California Department of Justice System’s website lists his crime under “attempted rape by force or fear” which he was convicted of in 1995 after attempting to sexually assault a 16-year-old girl in New York. A new mugshot was taken of Kenneth Petty who’s also listed as going by Avery Johnson.

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Kenneth Petty was indicted for failing to register as a sex offender in the state of California after he and his wife Nicki Minaj moved to California last year. Petty was pulled over during a traffic stop in November 2018 when the officers discovered that he had not registered his name in the sex offender database. That is until recently. He was released and pleaded not guilty to the offense in court last week. 

Petty’s charges, though, have been dismissed by the L.A. Country District Attorney’s Office but that’s only because there’s a federal case against him now. “The Kenneth Petty case was dismissed today because he faces similar charges in federal court,” a rep for the LA County D.A.’s office confirmed. 

At this point, Nicki Minaj hasn’t made any public statements regarding his arrest. We’ll keep you posted if she does.