Nicki Minaj Faces $275K Lawsuit Over Unpaid Concert Production Costs
Nicki Minaj is being sued by production company 24/7 Productions (USA) Inc. For allegedly failing to pay $275,149.62 in expenses related to her 2023 Jingle Ball performances and promotional events for her album Pink Friday 2, according to court filings.
Details of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed on March 23, 2026, in Novel York, claims that 24/7 Productions provided services including travel logistics, security staffing, on-site management, audio, lighting, rigging and ground transportation for Minaj’s appearances at Jingle Ball in Chicago and Atlanta, as well as promotional events in New York [1]. The company alleges it fronted the costs with the expectation of reimbursement, which never materialized.
According to the complaint, Minaj’s team approved itemized budgets for the shows and acknowledged the debt, stating they would remit payment “as soon as it is received.” Despite this, 24/7 Productions claims it has not received any payment for the $275,000+ in expenses [2].
Previous Work and Continued Services
Interestingly, 24/7 Productions initially partnered with Minaj during the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, providing live entertainment production services. The company was subsequently hired to provide full-scale production services for Minaj’s 79-indicate Pink Friday 2 tour in 2024, despite the outstanding balance from the previous year [3].
Financial Details and Allegations
The production company alleges that the Jingle Ball performances generated approximately $650,000 in revenue for Minaj, yet the invoices totaling over $275,000 remained unpaid [4]. 24/7 Productions is seeking the full $275,149.62, plus interest and court costs, citing breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Response from Nicki Minaj
As of March 25, 2026, representatives for Nicki Minaj have not publicly responded to the lawsuit [1].
Recent Financial Issues
This lawsuit comes after Minaj settled a debt exceeding $500,000 in January to prevent a forced sale of her $20 million Los Angeles mansion [1].