Nicki Minaj is joining a Trump administration initiative. The rapper will serve as a celebrity judge for the Small Business Administration’s Patriot Pitch Competition.
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Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the SBA, announced the celebrity panel on X. Minaj expressed her excitement in a post, writing:
“This is a major, MAJOR KEY. Sooooooooooo looking forward to this!!! Imagine being a part of the Trump Administration’s initiative to support small businesses. Let’s GO!!!!!!!!!!”
This is a major, MAJOR KEY 🔑.
Sooooooooooo looking forward to this!!!
Imagine being a part of the Trump Administration’s initiative to support small businesses. Let’s GO!!!!!!!!!! 🎀 https://t.co/ykXLkjQlag— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 31, 2026
She will join the panel alongside Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia and private equity fund manager Grant Cardone. Former Superman actor Dean Cain will host.
The competition began in May as part of the SBA’s Freedom 250 celebrations. Five finalists will compete for a tiered prize pool totaling $1 million, with first place receiving $400,000.
The finale takes place on September 18 in Washington, D.C. It remains unclear where the show will air.
Minaj has been a vocal supporter of President Trump. Her role in the competition marks another step in her increasingly public political alignment.
The competition aims to support small businesses across the country.
