Who is Rah Ali? Nicki Minaj's former associate demands apology from the rapper as she cuts ties in open letter

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Rashidah Ali, or Rah Ali, is Nicki Minaj's former associate, a socialite, and an entrepreneur from The Bronx, New York City. Rah owns high-end shoe boutiques in New York and Atlanta that have been featured on popular reality shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Basketball Wives.

Rashidah was also in the cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York in season three.


"I have been nothing but loyal and genuine": Rah Ali to Nicki Minaj

Rah took to X on October 29 to pen an open letter to Nicki Minaj, in which she cuts ties with the rapper.

The letter read,

"Nicki, Throughout the duration of our friendship. I have been nothing but loyal and genuine. And while you don't get a reward for doing what you're supposed to do, you certainly shouldn't get penalized for it. Even if you're going through a hard time right now, I can't allow you to destroy me and the business I've built."

She continued,

"I can't tell you how much it saddens me that you've now decided to turn on me, the person who was actually in your corner. You've empowered and given license to others to spread deplorable lies about me, smearing my character and throwing away the friendship. To be lied on by someone you don't know is one thing: for it to come from you is unimaginable. You have put me and so many people who care for you and rooted for you at risk."

She then addressed Minaj and asked her to "stop playing games with our lives." She also asked Minaj to show evidence for the allegations against her or apologize "instead of sensationalizing headlines."


What happened between Nicki Minaj and Rah Ali?

The two reportedly have been friends for years, and it's not exactly clear what went down between Nicki Minaj and Rah Ali. Ali's statement comes after Tasha K, in a recent social media post, alleged that Rah was using Minaj's name for personal gain.

The post read,

"Let's drank up, shall we WINOS?! Chileee... word on the curb is that Khadeeja (Nicki's former assistant) done slid into a new position! Rah Ali's babysitter AND sidepiece! 09 Now listen... they say Rah swings both ways, and ALLEGEDLY, Khadeeja handed over Nicki's Apple ID, passwords, and login info straight to Rah! Next thing you know, credit card details were pulled....and the rest? History. Rah was HISTORY! #BigBack I tried to spare you, but here we are... We throwin' HOTDOGS at HOES tonight!"

Minaj is yet to respond to the allegations and Rah's open letter.


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Edited by Deebakar