President Donald Trump shakes hands with Trinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj during an event on "Trump Accounts" at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee / Getty Images)
Another fan account posted, "Officially a Republican!!!!!!! I’ll never vote for a democrat ever again," alongside a photo of Minaj and Trump. The post also surpassed 300,000 views.
A third account wrote, "MAGA BARBZ IT IS I will never vote dem again!!" in a post that drew more than 70,000 views.
The online reaction follows a series of political statements and public appearances by Minaj over the past week that drew widespread attention. Earlier this month, the rapper voiced support for voter ID laws in a post on X, questioning why the issue remains a subject of debate in the U.S. The comments drew praise from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.
Nicki Minaj attends the world premiere of Amazon MGM’s Melania at the Trump–Kennedy Center, Jan. 29, in Washington, D.C. (Taylor Hill/WireImage via Getty Images)
Minaj’s political shift has also drawn backlash from critics and some fans. Viral clips have circulated showing her music being booed in clubs, while online petitions calling for her deportation have gained traction. She has also faced public criticism from Trevor Noah at the Grammys last week.
Some critics have argued that Minaj’s alignment with Trump is motivated by a desire to secure pardons for her brother and husband. Minaj has pushed back on that narrative, saying that criticism of her political views "motivates me to support him more."
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Despite the flurry of online discussion, it remains unclear whether the social media posts will translate into voter registration or turnout.
Fox News Digital reached out to Minaj’s representatives for comment but did not receive a response by publication time.
Fox News Digital's Lori Bashian, Ashley Carnahan, and Larry Fink contributed to this reporting.
Jasmine Baehr is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital, where she covers politics, the military, faith and culture.
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