Nicki Minaj has broken her silence on a series of terrifying swatting incidents targeting her Hidden Hills residence, claiming the false police reports stem from “political corruption.” The superstar rapper’s revelation comes after at least three separate hoax calls since 2023 put her family—including her young son—at serious risk.
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Nicki Minaj: Timeline of Swatting Incidents
| Date | False Report Made | Nicki’s Presence | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Child abuse allegations against 2-year-old son | At home with family | No evidence found; report confirmed false |
| July 2023 | Rapper allegedly shot at residence | At home during incident | Officers confirmed fabricated report |
| April 2025 | Assault reported at property | Not home during response | Determined to be false alarm |
What is Swatting?
Swatting involves making false emergency calls to provoke armed police response at a target’s address. These dangerous hoaxes can result in injury or death, as officers arrive expecting life-threatening situations. For Minaj, the incidents have been particularly traumatic, with heavily armed officers arriving while her young child was inside.
The Political Connection
In a now-deleted social media post, the Pink Friday artist directly linked these dangerous incidents to political motivations. Her statement came after facing backlash for supporting former President Donald Trump’s comments about Nigeria.
Minaj expressed gratitude for Trump’s stance on Christian persecution in Nigeria, stating: “We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion.”
Critics accused the rapper of supporting divisive rhetoric, with some arguing Trump’s comments weaponized religion. Minaj fired back, defending her position and revealing the swatting incidents as evidence of targeting.
She wrote that expecting someone “to stay oppressed, abused, targeted, harassed & consistently ignored by public figures who were supposed to be helping them” showed misplaced priorities—suggesting she views the swatting as punishment for her political stance.
The June 2023 Child Abuse Hoax
The nightmare began in June 2023 when an anonymous caller reported to child services that Minaj’s two-year-old son was being abused. Police visited her Hidden Hills home and spoke with Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty. Authorities quickly determined there was no evidence of abuse, confirming the report was fabricated.
The false accusation targeted the most vulnerable member of her family, amplifying the emotional trauma.
July 2023 Shooting False Alarm
Just weeks later in July 2023, a 911 caller falsely claimed Minaj had been shot. Officers arrived while the rapper was home and immediately concluded the report was fake.
This second incident within months suggested a pattern of harassment rather than isolated pranks.
April 2025 Assault Claim
Nearly two years later in April 2025, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department received another false report claiming an assault occurred at her Hidden Hills property. Law enforcement found no validity to the claim. Minaj was reportedly not home during this incident.
The Danger to Minaj’s Family
The rapper has described these situations as deeply traumatic. Armed officers arriving with weapons drawn while her toddler was inside created genuinely dangerous scenarios. Swatting incidents nationwide have resulted in injuries and even deaths when situations escalate.
While law enforcement hasn’t publicly connected the incidents to political motives, Minaj’s claims raise serious questions about targeted harassment of public figures for their political views.
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Legal Action and Next Steps
According to reports, Minaj is pursuing legal action and may press charges against those responsible once identified. However, swatting perpetrators notoriously difficult to track, often using spoofed phone numbers and anonymous calling methods.
As of press time, no suspects have been publicly identified, and law enforcement hasn’t issued statements regarding political connections to these false reports.
The incidents highlight growing concerns about weaponizing emergency services to harass celebrities, particularly those who express controversial political opinions. Whether authorities will uncover coordinated efforts behind these calls remains to be seen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many times has Nicki Minaj’s home been swatted?
Nicki Minaj’s Hidden Hills residence has been swatted at least three documented times since 2023. The first incident in June 2023 involved false child abuse allegations, followed by a fake shooting report in July 2023, and an assault claim in April 2025. Each time, law enforcement responded only to determine the reports were fabricated. The rapper has indicated these dangerous hoaxes put her family, particularly her young son, at serious risk when armed officers arrived.
Q: What evidence does Nicki Minaj have that political corruption caused the swatting incidents?
Nicki Minaj has not publicly presented concrete evidence linking the swatting incidents to political corruption. Her claims came after facing criticism for supporting Donald Trump’s statements about Nigeria, suggesting she believes the harassment stems from her political stance. Law enforcement has not confirmed any political motivations behind the false reports. The connection appears to be Minaj’s personal interpretation based on the timing of incidents relative to her political statements, though investigations into the perpetrators’ identities and motives are ongoing.
