Nicki Minaj is pushing back against a lawsuit seeking nearly $275,000, arguing she should not be held personally responsible for money allegedly owed to a production company that worked on events tied to her Pink Friday 2 era.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the Grammy-nominated rapper has asked a judge to dismiss the claims against her as an individual. Nicki contends that any agreement at the center of the dispute was between 24/7 Productions and her company, Pink Friday Productions LLC, not with her personally.
The filing marks the latest legal development for the rapper, who is also facing a separate lawsuit over alleged unpaid legal fees.
Nicki Minaj Says the Contract Was With Her Company
In her response to the lawsuit, Nicki argues that the claims against her personally have no legal basis.
According to the court filing, she says the only contract relevant to the case was allegedly entered into by Pink Friday Productions LLC and 24/7 Productions.
Nicki maintains that, under established corporate law principles, members of a company are generally not personally responsible for the company’s debts or contractual obligations.
Based on that argument, she is asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit against her individually.
She is also requesting that the court order 24/7 Productions to cover the attorney’s fees she says she incurred while defending herself in the case.
How the Lawsuit Began
The legal dispute stems from work allegedly performed during Nicki Minaj’s 2023 Jingle Ball appearance and the launch of her album Pink Friday 2.
According to the lawsuit previously filed by 24/7 Productions, the company says it advanced approximately $255,000 in expenses and provided production services for the events.
The company alleges it is now owed roughly $275,000, which includes the original advance along with additional related costs.
Rather than suing only Pink Friday Productions LLC, 24/7 Productions also named Nicki Minaj as a defendant.
The company argues she personally benefited from the services it provided.
Nicki disputes that position.
According to her filing, any benefit she received came through her production company and not because she personally entered into an agreement with 24/7 Productions.
The Central Legal Question
The dispute now centers on whether Nicki Minaj can be held personally liable for obligations allegedly tied to her company.
Her legal team argues the answer is no, pointing to the distinction between an individual and a limited liability company.
Meanwhile, 24/7 Productions maintains that Nicki should remain part of the lawsuit because it believes she personally benefited from the work performed.
The court has not yet ruled on Nicki’s request for dismissal.
Until a decision is made, the claims remain part of the ongoing litigation.
Another Legal Dispute Is Also Pending
The production lawsuit is not the only legal matter currently involving the rapper.
As previously reported, law firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP has filed a separate lawsuit against Nicki Minaj in Los Angeles.
According to that complaint, the firm alleges she failed to pay for legal services it provided in 2023.
The lawsuit seeks approximately $229,540 in alleged unpaid fees.
That case is separate from the dispute involving 24/7 Productions, and each lawsuit will proceed on its own legal track.
Why This Matters
Business disputes involving artists often highlight the complex legal relationships between celebrities and the companies that manage their tours, performances, and productions.
In this case, the outcome may hinge less on whether services were provided and more on who, legally, is responsible for any unpaid obligations.
Nicki’s motion asks the court to draw a clear line between her personal liability and the responsibilities of her company.
Whether the judge agrees could significantly shape how the lawsuit moves forward.
Even as Nicki Minaj continues promoting her music and expanding her business ventures, legal disputes remain part of the public conversation surrounding her career.
Her latest filing signals that she intends to contest personal liability rather than the broader dispute itself. For fans and industry observers alike, the case offers another reminder of how business arrangements behind major tours and album campaigns can sometimes end up in court.
The judge has yet to rule on Nicki Minaj’s motion, leaving the question of her personal involvement in the lawsuit unresolved for now.
