Rapper Nicki Minaj has once again found herself at the center of controversy — this time for publicly praising former President Donald Trump while taking jabs at his political rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, and even mocking fellow artist Cardi B in the process.

Nicki Minaj’s Pro-Trump Post Sparks Fan Outrage

On Wednesday, Nicki Minaj took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a message applauding Trump, leading to a wave of mixed reactions across social media. The post came as a surprise to many, given Minaj’s typically ambiguous political stance.

“Flattering photos are allowed to be posted of me again. Thanks, POTUS,” Minaj wrote.
“Epiphany had politicians thinking she would lead them to a victory. Had Live Nation thinking she knew her sh*t. lol. How much money did VP Harris have stacked up for her campaign, again? Yikes.”

Her message appeared to praise Trump while trolling Kamala Harris, adding fuel to her already heated online presence. The remarks quickly spread across social media, igniting debate within her fanbase — known as the Barbz — and the wider hip-hop community.

Imagine being Trinidadian (an immigrant), not even being able to vote (not a citizen) and siding with the man who would deport you back to Port of Spain… settle down

— Trini ALT Gyal :3 (@Dexignerdreams) October 15, 2025

Fans React: ‘Definitely a Choice’

The responses to Minaj’s endorsement were deeply divided. While some fans defended her right to speak her mind, others criticized her for supporting a polarizing political figure.

One user replied, “Imagine being Trinidadian (an immigrant), not even being able to vote (not a citizen) and siding with the man who would deport you back to Port of Spain… settle down.”

Another wrote, “Being a Trump supporter knowing 80% of your fanbase are gay femboys is definitely a choice.”

A third fan remarked, “I’ve always known that Garbs, OvHoes, and MAGA are literally the same fanbases. Thanks for confirming.”

GrandMAga Minaj has finally come out with her red hat!👏🏾👏🏾 This is the move that mfts take when they at they lowest. We been knew with your dog whistles to Rep Luna, who’s a fucking joke & recruits black into MAGA by “listening” & make them feel heard as she gets into “action”… pic.twitter.com/5LVP6NU0BA

— Giselle’s Tyrant Daughter (@2catstacks) October 15, 2025

Wtf Nicki..Turning to Kanye right in front of our eyes..

— BlackLove (@RealLifeEnt) October 15, 2025

More Drama: Nicki Cancels Her Upcoming Album

Adding to the firestorm, Minaj later took to X to announce she’s canceling her next studio album, following a string of rants aimed at Jay-Z and Roc Nation.

“They came BEGGING the QUEEN for a tour & album & I said NOPE!!!!! LMFAO. Wanted to patch it up. They needed help from the QUEEN & the BARBZ,” she wrote.
“I called the Barbz on the secret BARB phone & it was a resounding NOOOOOOOO. Just like the casinooooooooooooooooooo… [JAY-Z] let me find out you gon let Desiree take the fall alone. I don’t blame you. That ugly ass hoe. Btch gon snitch anyway. You might as well beat her to it. Conspiracy. False imprisonment. Civil rights violations???? RUN!!!!!!!!”

She followed up shortly after, writing:

“Ok I’m not going to put out the album anymore. No more music. Hope you’re happy now [JAY-Z]. Bye, Barbz. Love you for life.”

Minaj had previously teased a new album for March 2026, but it now appears those plans are uncertain.

A Chaotic Week for the Rap Queen

This week’s outbursts mark the latest in a series of social media controversies surrounding Minaj. Between her feuds with Roc Nation, erratic tweets, and polarizing political comments, the rapper has kept fans — and critics — on edge.

While it’s unclear whether she intends to stick by her decision to shelve the album, her latest statements suggest that the tension between Minaj and parts of the music industry is far from over.