Nicki Minaj Says Person Who Swatted Her Is Facing Criminal Charges

Nicki Minaj has taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to claim that legal repercussions have finally been brought against a woman who allegedly called a swatting prank on her. On Wednesday, August 23, the “Pink Friday” rapper updated her fans on the process.

According to TMZ, Nicki Minaj has been a victim of several swatting pranks. Swatting is regarded as when a person calls the police, typically on a celebrity, and makes false claims to cause authorities – normally a SWAT team – to show up at their house. The woman, identified as “Stephanie Bell,” is reportedly facing criminal charges. 

“To the woman who made those swatting calls to my home…#WasItWorthItDumbo?” Nicki Minaj posted on X.

The incidents occurred at her San Fernando Valley home, and Nicki told her fans that they would see reports about Bell soon.

“I’m sure all your fave blogs will get that info to you guys real soon. Just like they couldn’t wait to post all those made up stories they got paid to post.”

Nicki added in another post, “Stephanie Bell. A warrant is in the system. Great detective work. So grateful. The DA filed one count for the swatting call and one for the false report to DCFS. To God be the glory.”

TMZ confirmed with law enforcement that Bell has been hit with two charges of deliberately reporting a false emergency by claiming that a child was being abused in Nicki’s home, and there’s currently a warrant out for her arrest.