Nicki Minaj launches online tirade after Grammy Awards joke and political backlash

Rapper Nicki Minaj sparked controversy online after responding angrily to a joke made about her at the Grammy Awards, following a month marked by public political appearances and criticism.

During the Grammy Awards broadcast, host Trevor Noah joked that Minaj was absent because she was “at the White House with Donald Trump,” delivering a satirical line that drew laughter from the audience.

Soon after the show, Minaj took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a series of angry messages aimed at Noah, the music industry, and several high-profile figures. In one post, she made remarks about Noah’s sexuality, which were widely criticized for being inappropriate and speculative.

Minaj also repeatedly mentioned Jay-Z, claiming—without evidence—that allegations involving him were being ignored. She went on to accuse unnamed music industry figures of extreme wrongdoing, including ritual abuse and child exploitation. These claims have not been supported by any evidence.

In additional posts, Minaj said she had been “sabotaged” by industry leaders after speaking about past abuse and claimed her projects were intentionally delayed to harm her financially. She said she plans to “expose” what she described as brainwashing techniques used within the industry.

The outburst followed Minaj’s recent and highly publicized support for President Donald Trump. In December, she made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, where she praised Trump and Vice President JD Vance in front of a conservative crowd.

More recently, Minaj attended a Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, DC, where she stood alongside Trump and described herself as “probably the president’s number one fan.” She said criticism of her political stance only strengthened her support for him.

At the event, Minaj also pledged between $150,000 and $300,000 toward the administration’s Trump Accounts program, which is intended to benefit children born between 2025 and 2028.

As of now, neither Trevor Noah nor Jay-Z has publicly responded to Minaj’s remarks. Social media platforms and advocacy groups have condemned her posts, while debate continues over celebrities’ growing role in political discourse and misinformation.