Trevor Noah shades Nicki Minaj with
At the Grammys, what started as playful audience interaction evolved into a pointed public moment. Comedian Trevor Noah, while complimenting various artists from the floor, highlighted one notable absence: Nicki Minaj.
His specific quip, suggesting she was “still at the White House with Donald Trump,” functioned as more than a simple joke. It served as a sharp public judgment, a point emphasized by the audience’s loud and approving reaction.
The moment quickly reverberated online, where many viewers shared the clip with a sense of vindication. For them, the crowd’s response was clear evidence that industry sentiment had shifted against the rapper.
However, away from the ceremony, Nicki Minaj has responded with defiance, using the criticism to strengthen her position. She has framed the backlash, including petitions for her deportation, as a personal catalyst.
In reaction, she announced her move to finalize her U.S. citizenship, sarcastically crediting “my wonderful, gracious, charming President.” This statement further solidified her political alignment.
While a “Gold Card” from Trump may be a mere keepsake, the cultural and political division her affiliation represents is substantial and genuine.
Trevor Noah’s televised roast did not invent this rift within her public perception. Instead, it acted as a stark reveal, demonstrating how deeply entrenched the divide already was.
