Nicki Minaj, self-described as "President Trump's #1 fan," has quite an impressive musical resume. Rejecting many easier routes in favor of musical independence and always being able to write her won songs made the road longer, but she wouldn't have it any other way.

Snapshot of a long journey (more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicki_Minaj)

Nicki Minaj (born Onika Tanya Maraj) is currently making headlines for her vocal entry into American politics and a series of viral social media confrontations.

Current Headlines & Viral Moments

Political Shift: In early 2026, Minaj publicly declared herself "President Trump's No. 1 fan," appearing onstage with him at a U.S. Treasury summit in Washington, D.C.. She cited her own experiences with "bullying" and "lying" from the media as the reason for her empathy toward him.

Grammy Outburst: Following the 2026 Grammy Awards, Minaj launched an extensive "X rampage" after host Trevor Noah made a joke at her expense.

Social Media Exodus: Reports indicate she recently deleted her Instagram account after losing an estimated 10 million followers following her appearance at a Turning Point USA event.

Heavy On It" Records: She continues to lead her own record label, Heavy On It, which she founded in 2023 to sign new talent.

'''Musical Legacy & Achievements"

Sales Record: She is thebest-selling female rapper of all time, withover 100 million reported sales worldwide.

Diamond Status: In 2024, she became thefirst female rapper to have multiple diamond-certified solo songs(for "Super Bass" and "Starships").

Chart History: Herdebut album, Pink Friday, reached No. 1on the Billboard 200, and her latest studio album, Pink Friday 2, was released in late 2023.

"Accolades: She hasearned 12 Grammy nominations, 9 American Music Awards, and 8 MTV Video Music Awards.

Personal Life

Family: She has been married to Kenneth Petty since 2019 and they have one son, born in 2020.

Origins: Born in Trinidad and Tobago, she moved to Queens, New York, at age five and laterattended the prestigious LaGuardia High School for performing arts."

Photo Credit: Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour was the highest-grossing concert tour ever by a woman in hip-hop (Getty Images for Live Nation)

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