The 68th Annual Grammy Awards ignited a firestorm, even without Nicki Minaj physically present. Host Trevor Noah’s opening monologue took direct aim at the rapper, suggesting she was occupied at the White House with former President Donald Trump, engaged in “very important issues.”
The joke, delivered with a visual assist from Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s approving thumbs-up, wasn’t met with silence. Minaj swiftly responded, unleashing a series of explosive posts on social media that quickly dominated the conversation.
Minaj didn’t shy away from a personal accusation, alleging that Noah was concealing his sexuality. She claimed the industry was well aware of his relationship, adding a pointed “allegedly” to the claim, instantly escalating the conflict.
The rapper’s statements quickly moved beyond the personal, venturing into deeply controversial territory. She asserted that powerful figures were “sacrificing children as a way of gaining & maintaining power,” and warned against supporting the Democratic party, claiming it led to spiritual ruin.
Minaj’s critique extended to the Christian community, declaring any Christian voter who chose the Democrats a “fool.” She accused the party of enabling disrespect towards religious worship, claiming a deliberate disregard for moral boundaries and integrity.
The artist also revisited a long-standing feud, directly accusing Jay-Z of predatory behavior. She drew a stark comparison to potential public outrage over a rapper interacting with a minor, suggesting similar actions had been overlooked in Jay-Z’s past.
Her accusations didn’t stop there. Minaj alleged a deliberate sabotage of her documentary due to her openness about past abuse, claiming industry leaders attempted to financially destabilize her in order to exert control.
Minaj also leveled accusations against the Democratic party regarding immigration and voter demographics. She questioned their automatic assumption of support from the LGBTQ+ community, suggesting a shift in focus towards securing votes through other means.
In a particularly startling claim, Minaj made a direct assertion about Chrissy Teigen’s personal life, alleging a hidden aspect of their identity, again qualifying the statement with “allegedly.”
Concluding her extensive online statement, Minaj invoked religious imagery, predicting divine intervention against those she perceived as her adversaries. She ended with a defiant “Toodles,” leaving a trail of shock and debate in her wake.
