The prankster contacted child services, which led to LAPD sheriff’s deputies showing up at Minaj’s California mansion. Another caller also falsely reported a fire at her house.
After examining the toddler, whose name has yet to be revealed publicly, they determined there were no signs of abuse.An anonymous caller falsely told police her 2-year-old son was being abused.It was soon apparent that the rapper had been “swatted,” and there was no truth to the bogus phone calls.
The “Super Bass” rapper, 40, is now pursuing legal action against those involved, the outlet also reported.She and Petty spoke to officers at their home, who determined there was no abuse.“Swatting” is the act of calling the cops or falsely reporting a crime in the hopes a large police response, or even a S.W.A.T. team, will show up at a specific location.
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