Nicki Minaj Is Battling Her Own Lawyers in Both L.A. and NYC: ‘A Breakdown in Communication’

Nicki Minaj is facing disputes with lawyers in two separate cases: her New York legal team says its relationship with her has broken down and is seeking permission to withdraw, while a Los Angeles firm is pursuing unpaid legal fees. The cases highlight mounting difficulties in her legal representation, though the allegations about payment remain claims before the courts.

In New York, concert production company 24/7 Productions says Minaj owes $275,000 for costs linked to her 2023 Jingle Ball and Pink Friday 2 shows; her lawyers have denied the claim. Her attorneys say they could not agree with her on litigation strategy and have been unable to get her to acknowledge their request to leave the case. In Los Angeles, Gordon Rees is seeking a default judgment for $295,605, comprising $254,791 in fees from a settled 2023 copyright case and $40,814 in costs pursuing payment.