Judge Poised to Force Sale of Nicki Minaj’s $20 Million Mansion Over Unpaid Judgment

A Los Angeles judge has signaled that she is ready to order the sale of Nicki Minaj’s Hidden Hills mansion—valued at $20 million—to satisfy a default judgment owed to a former security guard. 

The Legal Trigger

• The judgment stems from a 2019 concert in Frankfurt, Germany, where security guard Thomas Weidenmuller says Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, assaulted him. Weidenmuller won a default judgment of $503,318 after Minaj and Petty failed to respond to the lawsuit.  
• During a court hearing on November 24 2025, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cindy Pánuco declared that her “tentative is to grant” the motion for forced sale—pending final mortgage documentation.  

Mansion Details & Financial Context

• Minaj purchased the Hidden Hills home in October 2022. It carries a mortgage of approximately $13.3 million and a homestead exemption of $722,151, leaving roughly $6 million in equity if appraised at $20 million. That figure would cover the judgment and related enforcement costs.  
• The security guard’s representatives claim they attempted multiple collection efforts—including levies and garnishments—but none succeeded. That led to the motion to seize the property.  

Why This Matters

• The move marks a rare example of a celebrity’s sole‑property being targeted through forced sale to satisfy a civil judgment.
• For Minaj, with reported net worth estimates between $150 million and $190 million, the public spectacle may carry reputational risk—even if the property sale leaves her with millions after satisfying the debt.  
• It underscores the legal reality: when a judgment goes unpaid, even high‑profile entertainers can have major assets used in execution of court orders.

What to Watch Next

• Whether Minaj or Petty will negotiate a settlement before the sale is finalized.
• The hearing set for January 22, 2026—it will decide if the forced sale will move forward or if alternative remedies will be accepted by Judge Pánuco.  
• Potential repercussions for Minaj’s business ventures, endorsements, and public image based on how the situation unfolds.