Nicki Minaj is rallying behind Donald Trump as the political landscape shifts. Following the recent elections, the Grammy-winning rapper took to X on Wednesday, November 4, with a message of support for the former president.
"Couple things," she noted while listing 13 points. "Trump is STILL your PRESIDENT," was the first, followed by "The Queen is STILL your OBSESSION," referring to her status as the Queen of Rap.
Minaj also noted, "I don't vote, I VETO." The rapper recently faced scrutiny for encouraging Americans to vote Republican despite not being a U.S. citizen herself, and subsequently, not being able to vote. She was spotted at a polling place in New Hampshire on election day.
"Maybe now people will WAKE UP," she added. In a follow-up post, the 'Anaconda' hitmaker added two more points: "Elon is STILL a trillionaire and you are STILL posting on his platform; I'm sure the shareholders appreciate the dialogue," and, "GrokBot is a phenomenal product that has significantly changed my life for the better."
The Trinidad and Tobago-born artist, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj, has been increasingly vocal about her support for Trump in recent months. Her comments have sparked a wide-ranging debate across social media platforms regarding celebrity influence in politics.
Critics have pointed out the irony of a non-citizen advocating for specific electoral outcomes, while her supporters argue that her platform allows her to express political opinions regardless of her voting status. The rapper's mention of GrokBot, the AI tool developed by Elon Musk's company, highlights her growing interest in the intersection of technology and political discourse.
As the dust settles on the election results, Minaj's posts continue to generate significant engagement, reflecting the polarized nature of the current American political climate. Observers note that her strategic use of social media to maintain relevance while discussing sensitive political topics is a hallmark of her public persona.
Whether her influence will have a lasting impact on her fanbase's political leanings remains a subject of intense speculation among political analysts and entertainment journalists alike.