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Nicki Minaj’s second lawyer exits her $10M defamation lawsuit, leaving the rapper searching for new legal representation.

Nicki Minaj’s Lawyer Exits $10M Defamation Lawsuit

Nicki Minaj’s second lawyer exits her $10M defamation lawsuit, leaving the rapper searching for new legal representation.

Published:

February 27, 2026 at 1:05:00 PM

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February 27, 2026 at 1:05:00 PM

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Witty Pascal

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Nicki Minaj is seeking new legal representation after her current attorney moved to withdraw from her ongoing $10 million defamation case, according to a report by Geo News Digital Desk Nicki Minaj hit with another le….


The lawsuit was filed by former fan Tameer Peak and later refiled in late 2025. The case has drawn renewed attention following changes within Minaj’s legal team.


Matthew Abbott, who had replaced Minaj’s previous attorney Judd Burstein, informed the court that he wished to step away from the case Nicki Minaj hit with another le…. Burstein had earlier described the lawsuit as “entirely frivolous” and stated that his departure was not related to the merits of the case Nicki Minaj hit with another le….


Abbott reportedly attempted to contact Minaj and her accountants multiple times over recent months through text messages and emails but did not receive a response Nicki Minaj hit with another le…. He has asked the court to grant additional time for the rapper to secure new legal counsel Nicki Minaj hit with another le….


The legal developments come as Minaj remains in the public spotlight for her political views and related controversies, including deactivating her official Instagram account Nicki Minaj hit with another le….

With her legal representation now in transition for the second time, the case continues to generate public and media interest as observers await further court proceedings Nicki Minaj hit with another le….


Source: Geo News Digital Desk



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