Combs, who was arrested on September 16 and has been denied bail twice while awaiting trial, has prompted widespread discussions online after Nicki Minaj unfollowed him. Many users pointed out the irony, considering her own husband, Kenneth Petty, has a criminal history. One commenter noted, “Unfollowed Diddy but she’s still married to Kenneth Petty,” referencing Petty’s status as a registered sex offender due to a 1995 conviction.

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty officially married in October 2019, though their relationship dates back further. In March 2019, she hinted at their marriage by calling Petty her “husband.” By June, she confirmed on her Apple Beats 1 show that they had obtained a marriage license, stating, “I think I have what I was striving for—just happiness. It was hard to reach a happy place, and now that I’m here, I don’t want to compromise that for anyone or anything.”

In August, she revealed that their wedding plans were in progress, mentioning they needed to renew their marriage license while traveling. On October 21, 2019, Minaj confirmed their marriage on Instagram with a heartfelt post: “Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty 102119.”

Close friends noted that Minaj preferred to keep the wedding details private, reflecting her desire for a more low-key life in recent years. Following their marriage, she expressed the joys of married life in a conversation with Lil Wayne, saying, “I didn’t think it would be as refreshing and calming as it is.”