Nicki Minaj Bails Brother Out
Yesterday it was reported that Nicki Minaj's older brother, Jelani Maraj was charged with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl.
Newsday broke the story and stated that after being jailed for the offense, he was later released on $100,000 bail. At the time of the original report it was unclear who posted bail, but today it was reported by the New York Post that Minaj put up the money.
According to the Post the rapper paid the $100,000 bond backed by two homes that she owns in Long Island.
Jelani is due back in court on December 9.
BET.com is your No. 1 source for Black celebrity news, photos, exclusive videos and all the latest in the world of hip hop and R&B music.
Watch: Music News: BET Breaks: Whoa! Nicki Minaj’s Brother Accused of Serious Crime, in the video below.
(Photo by Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)
