Nicki Minaj is not exactly easing into political commentary these days.
Instead, she’s charging headfirst, and this week her target was California Governor Gavin Newsom.
In a flurry of posts, the rapper tore into Newsom over his stance on issues involving transgender children, mocking both the governor and his supporters with a new nickname: “The Gav Nots.”
Her tone was sharp, sarcastic, and unmistakably Nicki.
She framed Newsom as out of touch with everyday concerns, arguing that adults should be focused on children being healthy, safe, and happy — not using them as political talking points.
To drive it home, she punctuated her comments with memes and pop-culture imagery, including her now-familiar use of the horror villain Chucky.
A Familiar Nickname Game, Trump-Style
Minaj didn’t stop at policy criticism.
She leaned into ridicule, coining pet names and painting Newsom as a pretty face chasing an unwinnable dream.
One post compared him to Tom Cruise — but with a brutal twist.
In Minaj’s telling, Newsom may look the part, but his political “mission” is destined to fail.
She even offered him tongue-in-cheek advice: forget the race, hop on a jet ski, let the wind blow through that famous hair, and enjoy life instead.
The message was clear — in her view, this road ends badly for him.
MAGA Energy and a Growing Political Persona
This attack on Newsom didn’t come out of nowhere.
It’s part of a broader, increasingly loud political pivot from Minaj, who has been openly flirting with MAGA themes for weeks.
She recently praised Vice President JD Vance, calling him “an assassin,” and even delivered remarks in support of President Donald Trump at the United Nations.
Her posts now regularly blend politics, memes, and celebrity culture into something that feels half rally, half performance art.
Supporters cheer the boldness; critics accuse her of stirring chaos.
Either way, she has people watching.
JD Vance, Memes, and ‘Top Tier Comedy’
Minaj’s fascination with JD Vance has become a storyline of its own.
After a now-deleted post caught the vice president’s attention, she followed up with a series of cryptic messages praising his quick wit and debating skills.
She described Vance as razor-sharp, fast-thinking, and dangerously effective in political arguments.
In her words, he’s not just funny — he’s lethal.
She urged opponents not to debate him at all, framing him as someone who blends different worlds with ease.
Along the way, she tossed in playful slogans like “Vance > Rants” and “Vance > Ants in the pants,” pairing them with images of pop culture figures that left fans and critics alike scratching their heads.
When the Vice President Became a Barb
The dynamic escalated when Vance publicly declared himself a fan of Minaj, aligning himself with her fanbase — the famously loyal “Barbz.”
He even weighed in on her long-running feud with Cardi B, posting “Nicki > Cardi” on social media.
That single line reopened a rivalry that dates back years, most infamously to a 2018 fashion event where Cardi B hurled a shoe at Minaj, leaving her with a visible bump on her head.
The feud has never fully cooled, and now it’s spilling into political territory.
The GOP Embrace and the Fallout
Minaj’s political turn has sparked a noticeable reaction.
Conservative voices online have rallied around her, celebrating her willingness to challenge Democratic figures and cultural norms.
At the same time, the cost has been real.
Reports suggest that several high-profile celebrities, including Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter, quietly unfollowed Minaj as her pro-Trump messaging intensified.
The shift has clearly strained relationships within the entertainment industry.
Trump, Musk, and Nigeria
Beyond domestic politics, Minaj has also praised Trump on international and religious issues.
Earlier this month, she shared a video of Trump dancing with Elon Musk, captioning it simply as a “mood.”
In another post, she thanked the president for taking action against the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, stressing that religious freedom should transcend belief differences.
That message resonated strongly with some fans, particularly those from regions affected by religious violence.
‘Dear Papi Trumpo’ and a Citizenship Joke
In one of her more playful posts, Minaj addressed Trump directly — in Spanish — asking for honorary U.S. citizenship.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, she is not an American citizen, and the post read more like satire than a serious request.
Still, it added another layer to her growing public alignment with the administration.
A Political Divide Even Among Rappers
The contrast between Minaj and Cardi B now extends beyond music into politics.
Cardi endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election and actively campaigned for her.
She also conducted a friendly interview with Joe Biden during the 2020 race, though she later criticized his presidency.
Minaj, meanwhile, appears to be moving in the opposite direction — louder, bolder, and far less concerned about backlash.
Waiting on Newsom’s Response
As the posts continue to circulate, a spokesperson for Governor Gavin Newsom has been contacted for comment.
For now, Minaj seems content to keep posting, keep poking, and keep shaping a political persona that blends celebrity spectacle with sharp-edged commentary.
Whether this is a phase or a lasting transformation, one thing is clear: Nicki Minaj has firmly entered the political conversation — and she’s not whispering.
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