Nicki Minaj just stepped into a space many did not expect, and it is already sparking a lot of noise online.
The Rap superstar made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest alongside Erika Kirk, the widow of political polarizer Charlie Kirk and the organization’s new leader, and the move is being framed as everything from a bold crossover to a full-blown controversy.
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Per reports, Minaj was introduced as a surprise guest for an on-stage Q&A session with Kirk at the conservative conference in Phoenix.
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Nicki Minaj makes an appearance at Turning Point USA America Fest with Erika Kirk. pic.twitter.com/E9mVyPT6Cb
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The appearance immediately lit up social media, with critics questioning why the hitmaker would align herself with a group closely tied to MAGA politics and culture-war messaging.
Supporters, meanwhile, argued she was simply exercising her right to show up where she wants, regardless of who is in the room.
AmericaFest has been under a brighter spotlight this year following the death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie, with many detailing the charged atmosphere around the event and its headline moments.
She’s doing too much to get her p*** husband off
Wether good or bad. Nicki will be talked about. Nicki is no longer rooted in fear.
Not following the masses.
I love that 4 her.
Cancel Nicki !! 😂
You ungrateful bastards are the same ones with hands stuck out to Trump. Waiting for more checks
I’m a Nicki fan, that’s why the p**** looks like Pink Friday💅🏼
#MAGA wins!!!!
Oh so Beyonce and all the other mf can be political but Nicki can’t?
F the democrats
We are free people we don’t give a f what the democrats think, y’all are dmb
When Beyonce does this, Trump calls for her to be investigated. When Piggy does it, they tap dancing house co””ooons defend her with Yaaasss Massa.