Nicki Minaj has posted bail for her older brother after he was arrested and charged with raping a 12-year-old.
Jelani Maraj, 37, was released from jail in Nassau County, New York, on Friday after his sister put up $100,000 bond.
According to the New York Post, the bond is guaranteed by two homes owned by the rapper, 32, in Baldwin, New York - one that is home to her mother and the other that is used by her brother.
She's pictured with him in August
Jelani was arraigned on Thursday and is charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sexual conduct against the preteen.
Each charge carries a sentence of nine to 25 years in prison.
Details about the alleged rape, such as the victim's gender, or when and where the sexual assault happened, have not been revealed.
Charged: Jelani, 37, was arraigned on Thursday and faces one charge of first-degree rape and one count of first-degree sexual conduct against a 12-year-old. He's pictured in his mug shot released by Nassau County
The Anaconda hitmaker is very close to her older brother and splashed out $30,000 on his August wedding to longtime girlfriend Jacqueline Robinson.
She posted a photo of herself with Jenalia at the wedding on her Instagram along with a message about how much she loves him, People reported Saturday.
'I would cross the ocean for u. I would go & bring u the moon. Promise u. For u I will,' Nicki wrote.
'I love my brother so much man,' she added. 'I do anything to see my brothers smile.'
Flesh and blood: Nicki posted two homes she owns as collateral for Jelani's bond. She's pictured with her mother Carol and younger brother Micaiah, left, and Jelani, right in this social media photo
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