This is such an unfortunate situation. Nicki Minaj’s older brother, Jelani Maraj, was arrested earlier this week and charged with first-degree rape and first-degree course of sexual conduct against a 12-year-old girl. Bail for the 37-year-old was set at $100,000, which he posted yesterday. Nicki and Jelani are very close, with Nicki even having paid for his wedding over the summer. She has yet to comment.
(Photos) Ballin’: Nicki Minaj Picks Up The Tab For Her Brother’s Wedding!
Now that Nicki Minaj is bringing in some serious dough and is currently on The Pinkprint Tour, money ain’t a thang for the femcee! Over the weekend, Minaj’s older brother Jelani Maraj wed with Jacqueline Robinson in an extravagant wedding and reception. The two tied the knot in front of 200 guests at the Coral House on Milburn Lake in Baldwin, NY. Nicki posted a photo next to the groom [her brother] with a caption that reads:
“I would cross the ocean for u. I would go & bring u the moon. Promise u. For u I will. I love my brother so much man. Can’t believe I cried during his wedding and his first dance like a punk. May God bless him and his union. Tonight has been one of my favorite nights of all time. I do anything to see my brothers smile.”
Nicki generously picked up the tab for the entire wedding – coming to a total of $30,000. I’m sure that’s nothing for Nicki but it’s the sweet thought that counts! Check out some photos from Jelani’s wedding below.
