Nicki Minaj made waves when she went public with her relationship with criminal and music industry insider Kenneth 'Zoo' Petty.
And now new details are coming to light about one of the Bronx native's more brutal crimes, as detailed by TMZ on Saturday.
Petty, who was convicted of manslaughter for the death of Lamont Robinson in 2002, allegedly walked up to Robinson and opened fire on a street corner in Queens, NY according to law enforcement insiders.
Criminal record: New details have come to light about Nicki Minaj's new boo Kenneth Petty's manslaughter charges, according to sources who spoke with TMZ. Above is his most recent mugshot
According to law enforcement sources, Petty and a group of friends approached the victim and 'shot him in the stomach three times.' They then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Police sources say that at the time of the crime investigators thought the incident was gang related and not the result of a robbery. One investigator who was close to the case told TMZ it was over some 'bulls***.'
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ShareRobinson survived for a time, during which he ID'd Petty in a photo lineup. The victim responded with a nod, as he was not able to speak. He passed away shortly after.
Though initially charged with second degree murder, Petty plead down to first degree manslaughter, according to records.
After serving seven years in prison he was released in 2013.
Lucky man: The sexy rapper made things ' Instagram official' with some head-turning social media earlier this month
Proud: Nicki Minaj took to her Instagram Friday to show off her controversial boyfriend Kenneth Petty's new tattoo of her name. The registered sex offender has had the rapper's birth name Onika inked across his neck in a large script
Petty recently declared his love for Nicki with a sizable neck tattoo, which the rap Queen showed off on Instagram Friday.
The registered sex offender had the rapper's birth name Onika inked across his neck in a large script.
She made things 'Instagram official' with some head-turning social media earlier this month.
Almost instantly, fans expressed their disapproval when Petty's status as a registered sex offender in New York came to light.
Nicki wasn't listening to critics, however, later doubling down on the backlash by posting a saucy, near-naked bedroom Instagram of the couple which she captioned with a feisty: 'They wanna talk? Let’s give’m smthn to talk about. *Shania voice*'
Giving them something to talk about! Nicki Minaj shared a saucy bedroom Instagram of her and new boo Kenneth Petty less than a day after the couple made things 'Instagram official' with another post
Mugshot: Almost as soon as the Pink Print rapper shared her first photo, reports of Petty's sex offender status came to light
The photos confirmed rumors of the relationship which were sparked after Petty first appeared on Nicki's Snapchat and Instagram Story around a week ago.
While things looked like they were approaching X-rated in the latest pic, where Nicki flashed her full bottom in just a thong, their Instagram debut was a bit more demure.
In the first photo Nicki appears fully enamored with Mr. Petty, who works in the music industry, as she wraps her leg around him.
The Barbie Dreamz rapper made a show of her backside in semi-sheer white pants and a Balmain crop top.
It was captioned with Adele lyrics, which read: 'Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happens?... it’s no secret... that the both of us... are running out of time.'
She also shared a picture of her supposed new flame solo.
Almost as soon as the Pink Print rapper shared the photo, reports of his sex offender status came to light.
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SharePetty was convicted if first degree attempted rape in 1995, after a 1994 incident with a 16-year-old girl, according to public records from the New York Division of Criminal Justice Services.
Instagram official! Nicki Minaj appeared to announce her new relationship with registered sex offender Kenneth Petty via Instagram on Sunday
Confirmation: The photo confirmed rumors of the relationship which were sparked after Petty first appeared on Nicki's Snapchat and Instagram Story, above
Record: Petty, above with Nicki on earlier social media, was convicted if first degree attempted rape in 1995, after a 1994 incident with a 16-year-old girl, according to public records from the New York Division of Criminal Justice Services unearthed by Radar
According to records, Petty used a 'knife/cutting instrument' during the attempted assault.
He was sentenced to 18 to 54 months in state prison, but the records did not contain any information about how much time he served.
Kenneth's trouble with the law returned once again in 2006, when he was convicted of manslaughter for killing a man named Lamont Robinson.
According to documents obtained by The Blast, Petty shot Robinson 'with a loaded handgun multiple times, thereby causing his death.'
He served seven years in jail, released in 2013.
Fawning over him: She also shared a picture of her supposed new flame solo.
Nicki disabled comments on the photo after fans expressed their concern for the rapper.
Minaj has a history with less-than law abiding citizens. Brother Jelani Maraj was found guilty of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old girl in November 2017.
She's also defended rapper/collaborator Tekashi 6ix9ine, who was convicted on a felony count for the 'use of a child in a sexual performance' in 2015 for appearing in a sexually explicit video with a 13-year-old girl.
In the past Minaj has dated rappers Meek Mill, Safaree Samuels, and Nas.
No comment: Nicki (above in May) disabled comments on the photo after fans expressed their concern for the rapper
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