Kenneth Petty Biography
Kenneth Petty whose full name is Kenneth “Zoo” Petty is an American registered sex offender and a convicted murderer. He is well known for dating the American rap queen Nicki Minaj. The two got together towards the end of 2018 but the relationship remained a secret until Nicki made public through her Instagram account.
Kenneth Petty Age| Birthday
Kenneth Petty was born on April 7, 1978, in Queens, New York City borough, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on April 7th every year. Petty turns 42 years old in 2020.
Kenneth Petty Height and Weight
Petty ‘Zoo’ is a man of gigantic stature. He stands at a height of 5 feet and 11 inches. He also weighs a massive 171 lbs (78 kgs). Kenneth has a body measurement of 40-32-35 inches. He has a bicep size of 14.5 inches. He wears a shoe of size 9 (US). He has dark brown eyes and his hair color is black.
Kenneth Petty and Nikki Minaj
The 40-year old Kenneth Petty is currently dating American rapper, Nicki Minaj. They met a few months back. Their affairs gained attention after Nicki Minaj posted pictures of them together on her Instagram account. Minaj previously dated American rappers, Safaree Samuels and Meek Mills.
Minaj, referred to her new boyfriend, convicted sex offender Kenneth Petty, on the newest episode of her Beats1 show Queen Radio this link opens in a new tab on Apple Music, as her “husband.”
While on the show, which was recorded from London ahead of her March 14 concert in Birmingham, she said; “Every night when I get out of the shower, my husband takes this really good lotion that we just bought, and he massages my feet and rubs them, and he rubs each toe individually, and the heel, and the ball of my foot, and he does it all,”.
However, it is not immediately clear if Minaj is actually married or is just using the term for fun.
Kenneth Petty Getting Married to Nicki Minaj
On Friday 22nd June 2019, Nicki Minaj released a new episode of Queen Radio—something she hasn’t done in a while, where she casually revealed that she and her BF Kenneth Petty are gearing up to get married. She said on the show, “We did get our marriage license…I think I have what I was striving for, just happiness. It was so hard to get to a happy place. Now that I’m there, I don’t want to compromise that for anyone or anything.”
The two dated back when Nicki was 16. Petty and Nicki Minaj rekindled their relationship in 2018. As per their sex life, Nicki claims they get intimate 3 to 4 times per night. The two got married on October 21, 2019. The announcement was made via Minaj’s Instagram page. Prior to his relationship with Nicki, Petty was romantically linked to Noelle. He’s also rumored to have 5 children from previous relationships.
Nicki Minaj $1.1M Wedding Ring
On this year (2019) Halloween day, 31st October, Nicki and her husband Kenneth dressed in costumes for Halloween inspired by murderous dolls Chucky and Bride of Chucky. Nicki Minaj took the opportunity to flaunt her Enormous $1.1M wedding ring bought by her new husband Petty.
According to TMZ, Minaj’s new husband, 41, was involved in every step of the design and making of her giant, square-cut jewel, which took several months.
Jewelers at Rafaello said that Petty, who is a registered sex offender due to a previous rape charge involving an underage girl, oversaw the design of the wedding band as well as the finished piece’s delivery, handing over what is estimated to be $1.1 million — the ring’s value.
Kenneth Petty Net Worth
Petty is a convicted sex offender and murderer. There is no official information regarding his net worth. It will be updated soon.
Kenneth Petty Crimes
Nicki Minaj wasn’t exaggerating when she spit the bars, “Cause all I want is karats and some big drug money/I’m only loyal to the niggas that’ll bust guns for me” on Queen single “Good Form.” No longer interested in men softened by living a high life, Minaj clearly has no problem linking up with career criminals who spent years doing hard time. To date, Petty has been arrested twelve times for crimes ranging from driving with a suspended license to first-degree attempted rape and first-degree manslaughter.
Petty also served seven years of a ten-year sentence handed down in 2006 in the shooting death of a man named Lamont Robinson. As dictated in the official criminal complaint, Petty shot Robinson “with a loaded handgun (sic) multiple times thereby causing his death.” In addition to this shocking crime, many are up in arms about Petty’s 1994 attempted rape conviction. According to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Petty was convicted of using a “knife/cutting instrument (e.g., ax, ice pick, screwdriver, switchblade, Kung Fu stars, cane sword, etc.)” during the attempted rape and sentenced to spend between 18 and 54 months in prison. Still listed as a level two sex offender in New York, Petty will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
To make matters worse, Minaj hopped on the ‘Gram to defend her man’s violent crime. “He was 15, she was 16… in a relationship. But go on awf Internet. y’all can’t run my life. Y’all can’t even run y’all own life,” said Minaj, clapping back at the dissenters who flooded the comment section of a picture of herself and Petty with digs at his past.
Kenneth Petty Job | Occupation
Petty was a music executive under the moniker Zoo Bang. As Petty has married his wagon to Minaj’s star, reports have surfaced detailing his interest in becoming a music executive. Allegedly, the two are in talks to produce a number of business deals together.
Kenneth Zoo Petty Gun
After appearing on Instagram Live with his 36-year-old rapstress beau, Petty has come under fire after fans spotted what appears to be a gun with an extended clip peeking out of his pocket.
Petty, who was convicted of first-degree manslaughter in 2002, faced major backlash from fans online. Many hailed the move as irresponsible in light of America’s mass shooting crisis.
Kenneth Petty Arrested
Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty was arrested on March 2020 for failing to register as a sex offender in California. Petty surrendered to the authorities and was taken into custody on March 4th where he pleaded not guilty. He was released on a $100,000 bond with his trial set for April 28, 2020.
Kenneth Petty Tattoo
Nicki Minaj’s new boyfriend Petty proves his love for her is permanent by getting a tattoo of her first name “Onika” on his neck. Sharing the video on her Instagram wall on Friday 22nd December 2018, the rapper, 36, checks herself out before turning the camera on Petty to debut the large, pink and black inking of her birth name, “Onika.” Written in a cursive font, the tattoo covers the entire right side of his neck.
Quick Facts About Kenneth Petty
- Real Name: Kenneth Petty
- Birthday: April 7, 1978
- How Old : Age: 42 years old
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York, United States
- Height: 5ft 9in (176 cm)
- Occupation: Music Executive
- Marriage(s): Nicki Minaj
Frequently Asked Questions About Kenneth Petty
Who is Kenneth Petty?
Petty is a music executive under the moniker Zoo Bang. He rose to fame due to his relationship with rapper Nicki Minaj. Petty is known for his extensive criminal background and for being a registered sex offender in New York. He was locked up from 2006 to 2013 for a manslaughter conviction in New York. His rap sheet also includes 1-count of attempted first-degree rape
How old is Kenneth Petty?
Petty was born on 7 April 1978. His full name is Kenneth “Zoo” Petty. His birthplace is Queens, New York City borough in the United States. He holds an American nationality. He belongs to Afro-American ethnicity. He follows Christianity. His zodiac sign is Aries. He is 42 years as of 2020.
How tall is Kenneth Petty?
Zoo Petty stands at a height of 1.81 m.
Is Kenneth Petty married?
Yes, he is married to Nikki Minaj. The two got married on October 21, 2019. The announcement was made via Minaj’s Instagram page. Prior to his relationship with Nicki, Petty was romantically linked to Noelle. He’s also rumored to have 5 children from previous relationships.
How much is Petty worth?
Kenneth has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Where does Kenneth live?
Because of security reasons, Petty Zoo has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
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