Nicki Minaj sparked political controversy after she posted a cryptic message that appeared to support Donald Trump while mocking Cardi’s past support of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
On Tuesday night (October 14), the New York rapper uploaded a throwback photo of himself with the caption: “For permission to post my flattering photo again. Thanks, President.”
The post immediately sparked speculation that Minaj was aligning herself with Trump and sparked a wave of backlash online.
The posts didn’t stop there. Many viewed this as an attack on Cardi B, and Minaj later made pointed remarks in reference to Cardi’s support of Harris during the 2024 campaign.
“Epiphany makes politicians think she will lead them to victory,” she added. “People across the country think she knows her stuff. Haha. How much more money did Vice President Harris raise for her campaign? Oops.”
The comments section was filled with criticism, with many questioning Minaj’s political stance and its alignment with her core audience.
“Being a Trump supporter and knowing that 80% of your fan base is lesbian is definitely a choice,” one user wrote.
Another added, “Never refuting MAGA Minaj’s accusations.”
Others pointed to a disconnect between her apparent support for Trump and her diverse fan base. “Being Maga when the majority of your fans are POC and LGBTQ,” one person commented.
Some even speculated there was an ulterior motive behind the post, with one user writing: “Sounds like she’s desperate for Trump to pardon her sex offender husband.”
Just weeks after Minaj and Cardi B resumed their long-standing rivalry, social media is making waves.
Their most recent clash was on Cardi’s album Am I Drama? 》 which broke out online in late September and early October. Soaring to the top of the charts.
The argument quickly escalated, with the two rappers exchanging insults and dragging their families into the fray.
Although Minaj has made politically charged comments in the past, she has never officially endorsed Trump or any other U.S. political candidate. She also publicly stated that she was not a U.S. citizen and therefore could not vote in U.S. elections.
