American rapper Nicki Minaj has threatened legal action against Nigerian social media influencer Dr Penking following a dispute over a post on the platform X.
The controversy began after Dr Penking shared an old video of the rapper on Saturday, accompanied by a caption suggesting that the music star was already old and should consider stepping away from the music industry.
The post quickly gained traction online and eventually drew a response from Nicki Minaj, who questioned whether the influencer had the right to repost a video she recorded years ago, particularly in a context she described as insulting.
In her reaction on the platform, the rapper warned that the influencer had been added to an ongoing legal case she is pursuing, citing alleged cyberbullying and copyright violations related to the use of the video without permission.
Responding to the threat of legal action, Dr Penking maintained that his post was an expression of personal opinion and defended his right to freedom of speech. He stated that the rapper’s age is publicly available information and insisted that his remarks did not amount to harassment.
The exchange has since sparked widespread reactions on social media, with users debating issues surrounding freedom of expression, online criticism of public figures, and the use of copyrighted content on digital platforms.
