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Nicki Minaj is in a new relationship, and fans already dug up some dirt on the man who’s name is Kenneth Petty.

The 40-year-old registered sex-offender was convicted of first-degree attempted rape in 1995.  

According to reports he was 15/16 y.o and used a sharp object when he tried to force the victim to have intercourse with him. 

Nicki Minaj finally responded on behalf of her boo, and here’s what she had to say:

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#NickiMinaj addresses the accusations against her new bae