Nicki Minaj's former tour manager Brandon Garrett has filed an assault lawsuit against the rapper, alleging she struck him in the face during a backstage confrontation after her Detroit concert at Little Caesars Arena on April 21.

According to the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Garrett claims he was summoned to Minaj's dressing room by her head of security, Larry Dathan. Upon arrival, he encountered eight staff members, including Dathan, Luke Montgomery, and former manager Deb Antney.

The confrontation allegedly began over staff management issues and escalated when Minaj became upset about Montgomery being sent to collect prescriptions. The lawsuit states Minaj "got very close to his face" and "open-handedly struck [Garrett] on the right side of his face," causing his head to snap back and his hat to fall off.

Following the incident, Garrett claims he:

• Locked himself in a nearby restroom for several hours
• Was informed he wouldn't continue with the tour to Chicago
• Took an Uber to Detroit airport
• Attempted to file a police report
• Later filed an official report in Detroit

Minaj's lawyer, Judd Burstein, has denied the allegations, stating, "If the lawsuit is as reported by TMZ, it is completely false and frivolous. We are confident that the matter brought by his ex assistant will be resolved swiftly in [Minaj's] favor."

The lawsuit seeks punitive, exemplary, and general damages. The case is currently pending in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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