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Nicki Minaj wasted no time in reacting to Trevor Noah’s Grammy Awards quip about her recent support of President Donald Trump.
The rapper hit back at Noah with a homophobic slur, writing on X: “Trevor refuses to come out the closet when everyone in the industry knows his boyfriend. Allegedly.”
Her post on X comes after Noah, who hosted Sunday’s ceremony, mixed comedy with politics during the ceremony, taking a swipe at Nicki Minaj for her absence while drawing a pointed connection to former US president Donald Trump.
While opening the show, Noah joked that Minaj was “still at the White House discussing very important issues,” a remark that drew laughter and applause from the audience. The comment appeared to reference Minaj’s recent public alignment with Trump, which has become a source of controversy among fans and critics alike.
Minaj has recently attended a US Treasury event where she was awarded a Trump Gold Card, further fueling speculation about her political leanings. Once known for avoiding overt political affiliations, the rapper has increasingly voiced support for Trump, a shift that has sharply divided her fanbase.
Despite holding 12 Grammy nominations over her career, Minaj has yet to win the award. Her most recent nominations came in 2024 for two categories tied to a song featured in the Barbie soundtrack.
Following Noah’s remarks, Minaj addressed the situation on social media, criticizing Democrats and pushing back against celebrity backlash over her political views. She openly praised Trump, calling herself one of his strongest supporters.
She also called the Grammys a “ritual”.
She wrote: “As they do their ritual tonight, God almighty will reveal himself to them. The ritual will backfire on them. God will not be mocked. Blessed is the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. Every tongue that rises up against me in judgement shall be condemned & put to shame. Watch.”
Below is the statement Trevor Noah made that angered Nicki Minaj.
Nicki Minaj has taken aim at Trevor Noah following a joke he made about her during the Grammy Awards, igniting a fresh wave of controversy online.
The rapper reacted swiftly on X (formerly Twitter) after Noah, who hosted the ceremony, referenced her absence while blending comedy with politics during his opening remarks. Minaj accused the comedian of hypocrisy and made personal allegations about his private life, remarks that immediately drew criticism and sparked intense debate across social media.
The clash began when Noah, addressing the audience at the Grammys, joked that Minaj was “still at the White House discussing very important issues,” a line that drew laughter inside the venue. The comment was widely interpreted as a nod to Minaj’s recent public alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump, a stance that has divided fans and critics alike.
Minaj has recently fueled political speculation after attending a U.S. Treasury event, where she was presented with a Trump Gold Card, further intensifying scrutiny of her evolving political identity. Once known for steering clear of partisan politics, the rapper has increasingly voiced open support for Trump—marking a notable shift that has unsettled parts of her fan base.
Following Noah’s remarks, Minaj took to social media not only to attack the Grammys host but also to criticise Democrats and push back against what she described as elite backlash within the entertainment industry. She openly declared herself a staunch supporter of Trump and questioned the integrity of major award institutions.
In one particularly charged post, Minaj referred to the Grammys as a “ritual” and framed the night in religious terms, suggesting divine judgment would fall on those who opposed her.
Despite earning 12 Grammy nominations throughout her career, Minaj has yet to win the coveted award. Her most recent nominations came in 2024, tied to two categories linked to a track featured on the Barbie movie soundtrack.
As reactions continue to pour in, neither Trevor Noah nor the Recording Academy has publicly responded to Minaj’s comments, leaving the dispute to play out across social media and fan communities.
The episode has once again reignited conversations around celebrity politics, satire, and where comedy crosses into personal territory on one of music’s biggest global stages.
