Friday, May 15, 2026 - Nicki Minaj has opened up about why she aligned herself with the MAGA movement, saying her political shift was influenced largely by frustrations involving Jay-Z and former US President Barack Obama.
In an interview with Time, Nicki claimed there is a “large
but quiet resentment” toward Jay-Z within parts of the rap industry, alleging
that the music mogul attempted to sabotage her career. She also pointed to
Jay-Z’s close relationship with Obama as part of her frustrations.
According to the rapper, she dislikes what she sees as
pressure on Black entertainers to automatically support the Democratic Party.
Nicki also criticised comments Obama made during the 2024 election campaign
suggesting some Black male voters were uncomfortable supporting Kamala Harris.
She described the remarks as “condescending.” The rapper
said she later felt welcomed by prominent MAGA figures after publicly
criticising Democrats, including conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who has
since died.
According to Nicki, that support encouraged her to lean
further into the movement. The rapper also recently showed off what she
described as a “Trump Gold Card,” claiming it was gifted to her by Donald Trump
and allegedly grants her citizenship privileges.
Her comments have sparked mixed reactions online, with
supporters praising her outspokenness while critics questioned some of her
claims and political alignment.
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