US rapper Nicki Minaj sues Nigerian influencer Dr Penking over alleged cyberbullying and copyright infringement after he shared an old video mocking her
American rapper Nicki Minaj has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian social media influencer Dr Penking over alleged cyberbullying and copyright infringement.
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The controversy began after Dr Penking shared an old video of the rapper on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday with a caption suggesting that the music star had grown old and should retire.
“Nicki Minaj should understand that she has gotten old and retire,” the influencer wrote while posting the clip.
Reacting to the post, Minaj questioned whether the influencer had permission to use the video before sharing it online. She accused him of using the footage to harass her and warned that legal action had already been taken.
“Do you have permission to use this video that I filmed years ago to harass me on this or any platform? You’ve just been added to the suit,” the rapper wrote.
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The development has sparked reactions across social media, with users debating the legal implications of sharing old celebrity content online without consent.
As of the time of filing this report, Dr Penking has not publicly responded to the lawsuit.
Victory Emmanuel is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
