Nicki Minaj deletes Instagram after fans vent fury at Trump endorsement

Fans have been quick to point out instances when the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper, 43, has been critical of the president, now that she appears to endorse him wholeheartedly.

Minaj was the surprise guest at the Turning Point USA Conference on Sunday, sharing the stage with Erika Kirk, the widow of murdered far-right figurehead Charlie Kirk.

“Don’t be Newscum,” she said in reference to California governor Gavin Newsom, according to NME.

“Young men, you have amazing role models like our handsome, dashing president, and you have amazing role models like JD Vance, our vice president.”

Minaj spoke out after trading criticisms with leading Democrat Mr Newsom on social media.

But back in 2018, during Mr Trump’s first term in office, she had criticised his immigration policy which had seen some children separated from their parents.

"I came to this country as an illegal immigrant,” wrote the Port-of-Spain-born Minaj.

"I can’t imagine the horror of being in a strange place & having my parents stripped away from me at the age of 5. This is so scary to me. Please stop this."

Fans have spoken out online about the change in views from Minaj.

"I stopped being a 'barb' [a term for a Minaj fan] a long time ago due to her transphobia, apologist nature, misogyny and overall downgrade as a person and artist, but now, more than ever, I feel that Nicki the Homophobic Barbie has GOT to go.

“We need to make an example out of her."

Another has started a petition for her to be deported back to Trinidad and Tobago, which the Mirror reported has garnered more than 18,000 signatures.

"Her public platform carries weight and responsibility, and her recent statements are a stark contrast to the solidarity she once showed, leaving many feeling deflated and disillusioned," the petition said.

Minaj is thought to be working on a sixth album, having released her most recent LP Pink Friday 2 during a turbulent 2024, that saw her cancel UK shows after being arrested for drug possession. She has one child with Kenneth Petty, her husband since 2019.