Nicki Minaj turns to Rep. Luna for help over alleged threat

Nicki Minaj, seen here at the 2019 Met Gala, recently said on Twitter that she wouldn’t be attending the 2021 event because she hadn’t yet been vaccinated — a requirement for this year’s guests. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A superstar rapper is leaning on Pinellas County, Florida, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna to help with an alleged threat.

Nicki Minaj, whose real name is Onika Maraj-Petty, has been in an ongoing online feud with R&B singer SZA, or Solána Rowe. SZA is signed with Top Dawg Entertainment.

NBC News reports MackWop, who is associated with TDE label, weighed in on the feud.

“Hey, Nicki, relax, relax before you get put in a blender,” MackWob said.

Minaj then reportedly asked if that was a threat. Following that, she reached out on X to Rep. Luna.

The congresswoman said it’s not the first time she’s assisting the rapper.

“Miss Minaj has actually reached out on social media. I actually chatted with her earlier this past year to help with some immigration related stuff. So, Miss Minaj and I are – I guess you can call us friends,” Luna said.

The congresswoman posted on X that officials take acts of violence and threats of assassinations seriously.

Minaj also reached out to the FBI. It’s unclear if the federal law enforcement agency is investigating.

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