Nicki Minaj's Brother Reportedly Charged with the Rape of a 12-Year-Old Child

It’s no secret that Nicki Minaj is close with her older brother, Jelani Maraj. In a surprising revelation, Jelani has just been charged with raping a 12-year-old child, according to reports.

via NY Daily News:

Jelani Maraj, 37, was arraigned Thursday on a first-degree rape charge and freed from a Nassau County jail on $100,000 bail.

“The victim was someone he had access to,” a source close to the case said.

Maraj is due back in court on Dec. 9.

As of now, there aren’t many details regarding what happened. We’ll keep you updated on any developments.

I would cross the ocean for u. I would go & bring u the moon. Promise u. For u I will. I love my brother so much man. Can’t believe I cried during his wedding and his first dance like a punk. May God bless him and his union. Tonight has been one of my favorite nights of all time. I do anything to see my brothers smile.

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