How Nicki Minaj went from Queen of Rap to controversial Trump cheerleader
- Posted on January 29, 2026
- By The Independent
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How Nicki Minaj went from Queen of Rap to controversial Trump cheerleader
Once the unassailable ‘Queen of Rap,’ Nicki Minaj has grown increasingly estranged from the music industry — and embraced by conservatives — culminating in a public show of support for Donald Trump that stunned fans. Carsen Holaday traces the controversies, feuds and fan backlash that reshaped her career
