(Photo) Nicki Minaj’s Brother Jelani Appears In Court With Their Mother To Set Trial For Rape Charges

I know this is not about Nicki, but damn she has to be going through it right now. Both her brother and her significant other are fighting cases, and it’s hard to remain happy when so many of your loved ones are facing some real ish! Her brother, Jelani Maraj, appeared in a New York court yesterday with their mother Carol for a preliminary hearing to set a trial schedule for underage rape charges. Though it was previously reported that Nicki had bailed her brother out, it is now being reported that it was their mother, and that though Nicki had previously purchased the two properties that were put up for collateral, they are in her mother’s name now and it was her doing.


(Video) Nicki Minaj’s Mom Clears The Air Over Tweet Saying Fetty Wap Worships The Devil

Over the weekend, you’ve probably come across dozens of stupid posts on Instagram, alleging Fetty Wap is a devil worshiper and that the ad-lib at the beginning of the song “679” says exactly that. If you felt like giving yourself a headache, you probably even read the comments, where people are CONFIDENT that that’s what he’s saying, and seem to know so much about this kid from New Jersey selling his soul to become famous. Seems so totally legit, guys. You may or may not know that this all started because Nicki Minaj’s mom, Carol Maraj, tweeted (and later deleted):

@CarolMarajinc: There’s a song called 679. In the first 6 seconds the rapper is stating he is a devil worshiper.


(Audio) Nicki Minaj’s Mother Has A Gospel Album Coming Out?!

Nicki Minaj is known for her explicit lyrics and extreme sex appeal. However, it looks like the Barbz isn’t the only one musically inclined. Word on the street is that her mother, Carol Maraj, is coming out with a gospel album of her own. The first single will be called “God is Good” and you can check out a snippet of the new track below.


(Photos) STRONG Genes! Nicki Minaj (With No Makeup) Poses With Her Family On Christmas

There is nothing like spending time with family on the holidays! This Christmas, Nicki Minaj kicked the wigs and the makeup to the side, and was simply Onika as she spent time with her parents, her brothers and her nieces. Everyone in the Maraj family looks so much alike, don’t they? Check out some pics from their time together in the gallery!


Guess Which Rapper’s Mom Is Readying A Gospel Single!

Nicki Minaj’s mother Carol Maraj went through a lot with Nicki’s father, including long bouts with domestic violence. She has since emerged as a survivor, and now wants to spread the message through her charity organization, The Carol Maraj Foundation, as well as her music. Carol is readying a gospel career, and on Saturday, November 23rd, will headline the ‘God’s Been Good’ concert at the St. Anthony Baptist Church in New York. You can get more details on the foundation and the show over at Carol’s Facebook. Nicki obviously gets it from her mama!


(Photos) It’s Crazy How Much Nicki Minaj & Mama Minaj Look Alike!

Nicki Minaj definitely gets it from her mama! The YMCMB beauty posted a photo of her mother, Carol Maraj, on Instagram over the weekend, and the resemblance is uncanny. I’m pretty sure this is what Nicki will look like when she’s older, and if that’s the case, SB shouldn’t be worried ’bout nothin’! Check the side-by-side pics in the gallery.


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