Nicki Minaj Deportation Petitions Explode Past 100,000 Signatures After Political Controversy
The Barbz are officially in civil war mode as multiple online petitions calling for Nicki Minaj’s deportation to Trinidad have now surpassed 100000 signatures combined. The backlash erupted after Nicki’s eyebrow raising appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on December 21st where she praised Donald Trump and shared the stage with conservative commentator Erika Kirk.
One petition alone has already crossed 70000 signatures with several others gaining traction across Change dot org. The most viral petition was allegedly created by someone using the name Pedonika Minaj claiming the rapper is spiraling and experiencing psychosis which has some questioning whether parts of the movement are satirical or deeply unhinged.
Former fans particularly within the LGBTQ community say they feel betrayed pointing to Nicki’s reported comment to Kirk that boys should just be boys which many interpreted as a sharp departure from her past support of queer communities. Petition organizers also reference her marriage to Kenneth Petty a registered sex offender along with allegations that Nicki has harassed and intimidated his victims.
Another petition cites her recent beef with Jay Z and Beyoncé where Nicki claimed Jay owes her 20 million dollars from her TIDAL equity stake calling her attacks on the respected power couple unacceptable and damaging.
Legal experts have been quick to clarify that these petitions have zero legal authority as Change dot org campaigns are purely symbolic and cannot force deportation. However the controversy gained extra fuel after Nicki confirmed during a 2024 TikTok Live that she is not a United States citizen holding a green card despite living in the country since childhood. She previously joked that she deserves honorary citizenship due to how much she pays in taxes.
The timing could not be worse with the uproar exploding just days before New Year’s Eve casting a shadow over what should have been a celebratory period for the self proclaimed Queen of Rap. While some believe the petitions are trolling others insist the anger from former fans is very real.
Either way the internet has spoken loudly with over 100000 people signing their names to express disappointment in Nicki Minaj’s recent choices.
