Nicki Minaj has publicly praised former President Donald Trump for his recent comments regarding the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. On November 1, 2023, Minaj took to Twitter to express her support for Trump’s post on Truth Social, where he claimed that “radical Islamists” are attacking Christians for their beliefs. This marks a notable shift in Minaj’s stance, as she had previously criticized Trump’s policies, particularly his hardline immigration measures.
In her tweet, Minaj articulated her feelings of gratitude for living in a country that allows religious freedom. She stated, “Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion.” Minaj underscored the importance of respecting diverse beliefs, saying, “We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other.”
Minaj also highlighted the global nature of religious persecution, adding, “Numerous countries all around the world are being affected by this horror & it’s dangerous to pretend we don’t notice.” She thanked Trump and his team for addressing the issue, concluding her message with, “God bless every persecuted Christian. Let’s remember to lift them up in prayer.”
In response to a Muslim fan who echoed her thoughts on universal religious freedom, Minaj affirmed, “Exactly & there are ‘extremists’ in every religion,” extending her support to her Muslim followers, referred to as “Barbz.”
The pop star’s commendation of Trump did not go unnoticed in the media, especially given her previous criticisms of his administration. In addition, Minaj’s mention of Trump’s granddaughter, Kai, in connection with a viral TikTok trend added a lighter note to her social media activity. She acknowledged Kai’s participation in a mashup of “Beez In The Trap” and “What’s Up?” which has become popular on the platform.
Despite this moment of praise, Minaj is currently navigating several online conflicts, including a dispute with Keyshia Ka’Oir, the wife of rapper Gucci Mane. Minaj has accused Ka’Oir of imitating her style for an extended period. Observers are keen to see if she will address this ongoing feud or respond further to the backlash regarding her support for Trump.
As discussions continue, fans and followers are likely to voice their opinions on both sides of this evolving narrative.
