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Second Attorney Seeks to Withdraw From Nicki Minaj’s $10 Million Defamation Case

The judge set a deadline for Minaj to respond to her lawyer’s withdrawal request.

Overview

  • Attorney Matthew Abbott filed court papers to step down, citing months without contact from Minaj despite repeated outreach to her and her accountants.
  • The case was brought by former fan Tameer Peak, refiled in late 2025, and seeks $10 million over alleged defamation and related claims.
  • Abbott previously asked the court for additional time so Minaj could secure permanent replacement counsel.
  • The court has not ruled on Abbott’s motion, and a response deadline for Minaj is now in place.
  • Minaj’s prior lawyer Judd Burstein left the matter earlier and said his departure was unrelated to the merits of Peak’s claims.