Nicki Minaj Is Not “Crazy.” She Is Being Consistent.
Nicki Minaj’s appearance alongside conservative figures at AmericaFest sparked widespread backlash, with many dismissing her political behavior as erratic or unhinged. But a closer look at her public record shows a pattern, not a breakdown. From past lyrics and interviews to recent public endorsements and appearances, Minaj has repeatedly signaled political views that align with conservative talking points. Calling her “crazy” ignores her consistency, her agency, and the influence she continues to wield in both music and politics.
Her true colors have been visible for years
When Nicki Minaj went on stage with Erika Kirk on the fourth day of Turning Point’s AmericaFest, Black America collectively rolled their eyes and called her crazy. But just because you may think she is crazy does not mean she is.
It is clear why some may think Mrs. “Beez in the Trap” is a little unhinged. In 2025, she went on X and took shots at almost everyone in America. Cardi B, Jay-Z, SZA … even California Governor Gavin Newsom caught strays. Minaj has joined Ye and Gucci Mane in the “someone needs to take their phone away so they can stop posting dumb sh*t on social media” all-stars.
So it is understandable why some looked at her on that stage last week and thought the woman has completely lost her mind. But those people would be wrong. The Trinidadian rapper has been showing us who she is for years.
Back in 2012, in the middle of the first Black president’s reelection campaign, Nicki said on the track ‘Mercy’ on Lil Wayne’s Dedication 4, “I’m a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy bitches are f—ing up the economy.” She later said it was a joke…but was it?
Then in 2015, she seemed to be open to supporting Trump when she told Billboard, “There are points he has made that may not have been so horrible if his approach wasn’t so childish.” She was later critical of him on the 2016 Black Barbies freestyle and in 2020 when she said she “refuses to join the Trump bandwagon.” Those were all hints that she was trying to be the rap version of Candace Owens, but she had her MAGA coming out party in late 2025.
In November she reposted an official White House TikTok video touting all of Trump’s purported achievements since he took office in January. She then stood with Trump after the president posted about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. And the same month, Minaj spoke at the United Nations on behalf of the Trump administration.
You can jump on social media and call her crazy in an attempt to dismiss what she is doing if you want, but that doesn’t make it true. When Nicki was on stage with Erika Kirk, she didn’t look unhinged or deranged. She was clear eyed, thoughtful and in control. In other words, she was the opposite of a crazy person.
And despite her outright embrace of Trump last year, she had an impressive 2025. In fact, Billboard named her the best female rapper of all time because of fan support and how she continues to dominate as the best-selling female rapper.
To call her crazy is to dismiss what she is saying. There is a reason why conservatives want her on their team, and it is not because she has a screw loose. Her influence is undeniable.
Nicki Minaj’s recent political activity would not be surprising if we had been paying attention. She has been giving us hints that this is who she is for years.
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