US rapper Nicki Minaj has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian influencer Dr Penking, accusing him of cyberbullying and copyright infringement.

The dispute began after Dr Penking shared an old video of the rapper on X with the caption: “Nicki Minaj should understand that she has gotten old and retire.”

Minaj responded by questioning whether the influencer had permission to post the video and accused him of using the clip to harass her online. She also stated that he had been added to a legal case she had filed.

“Do you have permission to use this video that I filmed years ago to harass me on this or any platform? You’ve just been added to the suit,” she wrote.

Dr Penking defended his post, arguing that it was protected by freedom of speech and expression.

“Tell Nicki Minaj that myself and my team are ready and eagerly anticipating her papers. Freedom of speech and expression is supreme in all constitutions in the world, and I have the right to express my opinion at all times,” he asserted.

“Is she old? Yes, she is 43. There is nothing harassing about this. It is publicly accessible information on Wikipedia. Should she retire? That’s my personal opinion, and I stand by it. You can agree or disagree. I will not be bullied or intimidated by Nicki Minaj or any other ‘celebrity,’” Dr Penking added.

The dispute reflects growing tensions between celebrities and social media personalities, particularly around issues of online commentary, copyright, and harassment on digital platforms.