American rapper Nicki Minaj has warned of possible legal action against Nigerian influencer Dr Penking, accusing him of cyberbullying and copyright infringement following a controversial post on social media.
The dispute began after Dr Penking shared an old video clip of the rapper on X (formerly Twitter), accompanied by a caption suggesting that Minaj should acknowledge her age and retire from music.
“Nicki Minaj should understand that she has gotten old and retire,” the influencer wrote in the post.
Minaj Responds With Legal Threat
Minaj quickly reacted to the tweet, questioning whether the influencer had the right to use the video and accusing him of using it to harass her online.
In her response, the rapper indicated that the influencer could face legal consequences.
“Do you have permission to use this video that I filmed years ago to harass me on this or any platform?” Minaj wrote. “You’ve just been added to the suit.”
Her comment suggested that she may be preparing legal action over the use of the clip and the accompanying remarks.
Influencer Defends His Comment
Dr Penking, however, stood by his statement and dismissed the threat of legal action.
In a follow-up post, he said he and his team were prepared to respond if the rapper pursued the matter legally.
According to him, his tweet was protected by freedom of speech and merely expressed his personal opinion.
“Tell Nicki Minaj that myself and my team are ready and eagerly anticipating her papers,” he wrote.
He argued that the video shared online is publicly accessible and therefore does not constitute harassment.
“Freedom of speech and expression is supreme in all constitutions in the world and I have the right to express my opinion at all times,” he added.
Debate Over Celebrity Criticism Online
Dr Penking further maintained that his comment about the rapper’s age was based on publicly available information.
He stated that Minaj, who is 43, should consider retiring, describing the remark as a personal opinion.
“I will not be bullied or intimidated by Nicki Minaj or any other ‘celebrity’,” he wrote.
The exchange has since sparked debate online, with social media users divided over the limits of criticism directed at public figures and how copyright applies to widely circulated media clips.
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