Nicki Minaj's Mother Slams Man Who Killed Rapper's Father With $150 Million Lawsuit

Carol Maraj, the mother of American rapper Nicki Minaj, has filed a $150 million lawsuit against the reckless driver accused of killing the artist's father.

Recall that AllNews reported that 64-year-old Robert Maraj was killed in a hit-and-run accident on February 13, 2021, and the man responsible, Charles Polevich, was turned himself in on February 17, 2021.

Polevich was charged with leaving the scene of the incident and tampering with physical evidence. He pleaded not guilty and was let go on bail, with an order not to leave the state of New York.

Nicki Minaj and her mother Carol Maraj

Newsday reports that Carol Maraj's lawsuit claims that Polevich was negligent, reckless, and careless when he hit Maraj with his car and fled the scene.

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Benjamin Crump, an attorney known for his civil rights cases, said of Polevich in a recent Instagram post: "He was not only irresponsible but more concerned about not running away and hiding than seeking help."

The late Robert Maraj and his daughter Nicki Minaj

Speaking with Newsday, Carol Maraj (the deceased's estranged wife) said she was very happy about Polevich's arrest, adding that her children were pleased that the culprit was caught.

Robert Maraj died in a hospital a day after he was hit by Polevich. His death was confirmed by a representative of Nicki Minaj.