Nicki Minaj Voices Trump Support at AmericaFest 2025

Rapper Nicki Minaj surprised audiences at the AmericaFest 2025 conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday by appearing in a sit-down discussion with Erika Kirk, the widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk and current leader of Turning Point USA. During the event, Minaj voiced support for former President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, while addressing issues like religious persecution in Nigeria and racial unity in the United States, drawing both applause from attendees and criticism from parts of her fan base.

Minaj, known for her influential career in hip-hop since the late 2000s, has increasingly aligned herself with conservative figures. At the conference, organized by the youth-focused nonprofit Turning Point USA, she praised Trump for raising awareness about violence against Christians in Nigeria, a country she said she holds dear due to personal connections, including her pastor and fans she calls "Nigerian Barbz." She urged the audience not to be silenced by "bullies" and emphasized standing against such injustices. Minaj also encouraged young conservatives, telling students, "I'm rooting for you," and dismissed backlash to her political stance with a...