Controversy Surrounds Nicki Minaj Amid Deportation Petitions.
A large number of Change.org petitions have been circulating, calling for the deportation of rapper and singer, Nicki Minaj, back to her native Trinidad and Tobago. The most popular petition, which started in July 2025, garnered over 83,000 signatures at its peak, with many citing her perceived hypocrisy following a recent appearance alongside conservative activist Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest event.
At the event, Minaj praised President Donald Trump's administration and sparked outrage among LGBTQ fans, who felt betrayed by her comments. One petition, started by 16-year-old Tristan Hamilton in Chicago, has seen significant traction, with over 41,000 signatures collected. The young petitioner expressed concern that Minaj's actions would "leave her LGBTQ fans feeling deeply betrayed" and argued that the rapper needs to be held accountable for her words.
Critics point out that Minaj's own immigration status is unclear and had previously advocated for migrant children's rights before allegedly switching sides with her recent AmericaFest appearance. In 2024, she stated, "I'm not a citizen of America" during a TikTok Live stream, adding that it was surprising she hadn't received honorary citizenship due to her tax payments.
Many of Minaj's fans have taken to social media platforms to express disapproval and disappointment with the petitions, calling out what they see as hypocrisy among some petitioners. The situation highlights the ongoing complexities surrounding immigration policies in the US, particularly for minority groups, and the potential consequences faced by public figures who fail to meet community expectations.
Minaj's team has yet to respond to requests for comment on the matter.
A large number of Change.org petitions have been circulating, calling for the deportation of rapper and singer, Nicki Minaj, back to her native Trinidad and Tobago. The most popular petition, which started in July 2025, garnered over 83,000 signatures at its peak, with many citing her perceived hypocrisy following a recent appearance alongside conservative activist Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest event.
At the event, Minaj praised President Donald Trump's administration and sparked outrage among LGBTQ fans, who felt betrayed by her comments. One petition, started by 16-year-old Tristan Hamilton in Chicago, has seen significant traction, with over 41,000 signatures collected. The young petitioner expressed concern that Minaj's actions would "leave her LGBTQ fans feeling deeply betrayed" and argued that the rapper needs to be held accountable for her words.
Critics point out that Minaj's own immigration status is unclear and had previously advocated for migrant children's rights before allegedly switching sides with her recent AmericaFest appearance. In 2024, she stated, "I'm not a citizen of America" during a TikTok Live stream, adding that it was surprising she hadn't received honorary citizenship due to her tax payments.
Many of Minaj's fans have taken to social media platforms to express disapproval and disappointment with the petitions, calling out what they see as hypocrisy among some petitioners. The situation highlights the ongoing complexities surrounding immigration policies in the US, particularly for minority groups, and the potential consequences faced by public figures who fail to meet community expectations.
Minaj's team has yet to respond to requests for comment on the matter.