Nicki Minaj reveals how Jay-Z, others pushed her to support Trump

Rapper Nicki Minaj has revealed that California Governor Gavin Newsom and rapper Jay-Z played pivotal roles in her recent shift towards the Republican Party and her vocal support for President Donald Trump.

Nicki Minaj reveals how Jay-Z, others pushed her to support Trump. Rapper Nicki Minaj has revealed that California Governor Gavin Newsom and rapper Jay-Z played pivotal roles in her recent shift towards the Republican Party and her vocal support for President Donald Trump. In a detailed interview with Time, the 43-year-old artist said a turning point came when her repeated requests for a meeting with Newsom were ignored, despite several ‘swatting’ incidents at her home caused by online trolls. “He just completely ignored me, with all the money I spent in taxes,” Minaj said, adding that the experience influenced her decision to publicly embrace Trump and conservative politics. Minaj credited Republican congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna for helping her navigate the situation in 2025, connecting her with federal law-enforcement officials and a...