Global rap star Nicki Minaj faced a significant legal hurdle as her second attorney, Matthew Abbott, moved to withdraw from her $10 million defamation lawsuit. The case, filed by former fan Tameer Peak and refiled in late 2025, has already seen the departure of her previous counsel, Judd Burstein. Abbott’s exit leaves the rapper searching for new representation at a critical juncture in the litigation.
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Reports indicate that Abbott’s decision to step away stems from a lack of communication. The attorney reportedly attempted to reach Minaj and her financial team numerous times via text and email over several months but received no response. Despite the friction, Abbott has requested the court to grant Minaj additional time to secure a new legal team. This development follows Burstein’s earlier departure, which he claimed was unrelated to the merits of the “frivolous” case.
Nicki Minaj has been dumped by her lawyer handling one of her cases due to a “communication breakdown” as she faces a $10 million lawsuit … this according to new legal docs.
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This legal turmoil coincides with Minaj’s increasing involvement in political circles, including her vocal support for Donald Trump. The pressure of the lawsuit, combined with recent public controversies, led the rapper to deactivate her official Instagram account earlier this month. As the $10 million case continues to draw intense public interest, observers are waiting to see if Minaj can stabilize her legal defense before the court’s next deadline.
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