"What started with some occasional Trump-positive tweets on X has since snowballed into the rapper speaking at conservative conventions and literally holding hands with the president as his so-called "No. 1 fan." Considering Minaj's identity as an immigrant, as well as her fans, primarily Black, female, and/or LGBTQ+ listeners-all demographics that have been specifically targeted by Trump's policies-her political shift has been upsetting to watch."
"It has even been protested and mocked by her industry peers, as evidenced by this past weekend's Grammy Awards. During the opening monologue, host Trevor Noah pointed out Minaj's absence, a remark that earned cheers from the audience. Naturally, this stunt resulted in yet another X rant from the rapper, calling the awards ceremony a "ritual" that will "backfire" because "God will not be mocked.""
"As shocking as Minaj's vocal support of the president may be, you'd be mistaken in thinking that it came out of nowhere. The rapper has been slipping into more conservative territory for quite some time now. In order to understand her final destination at Turning Point USA, let's take a look at her history of increasingly controversial decisions-or, as I like to think of them, a cursed Hansel and Gretel-esque series of internet breadcrumbs-that brought us here."
Nicki Minaj escalated from occasional pro-Trump tweets to public endorsement actions, including speaking at conservative conventions and appearing hand-in-hand with the president. Her immigrant background and a fan base largely composed of Black, female, and LGBTQ+ listeners—groups targeted by Trump-era policies—have fueled dismay among supporters. Industry peers protested and mocked her alignment, exemplified by Trevor Noah noting her Grammy absence to audience cheers. Minaj responded on X, calling the awards a "ritual" that will "backfire" and asserting "God will not be mocked." The shift reflects a gradual movement into conservative politics culminating in Turning Point USA appearances.
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