Judge Sets September Hearing on Nicki Minaj's $229,541 Unpaid Legal Fees
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Updated · Law Commentary · Jul 14
Judge Sets September Hearing on Nicki Minaj's $229,541 Unpaid Legal Fees
3 articles · Updated · Law Commentary · Jul 14
Summary
A September hearing is now scheduled on Gordon Rees' bid for a default judgment after Nicki Minaj allegedly failed to answer its lawsuit over $229,541 in unpaid legal bills.
The debt stems from the firm's defense of Minaj in a 2023 copyright suit over her 2014 song "I Lied," a case that ended in a confidential 2024 settlement.
Gordon Rees sued in March, saying Minaj breached a retainer that required monthly payment regardless of the case outcome; court records indicate she still has not responded.
The retainer also allows the prevailing party in the collection case to recover attorneys' fees, potentially increasing Minaj's exposure beyond the original bill.
The dispute adds to Minaj's recent payment-related legal troubles, including a $500,000 judgment she later paid and a separate March lawsuit seeking $275,000 in alleged unpaid concert fees.