Nicki Minaj drags Trevor Noah after he mentioned her at the Grammys, asks him to come out the closet

Nicki Minaj wasted no time in reacting to Trevor Noah’s Grammy Awards quip about her recent support of President Donald Trump.

The rapper hit back at Noah with a homophobic slur, writing on X: “Trevor refuses to come out the closet when everyone in the industry knows his boyfriend. Allegedly.”

Her post on X comes after Noah, who hosted Sunday’s ceremony, mixed comedy with politics during the ceremony, taking a swipe at Nicki Minaj for her absence while drawing a pointed connection to former US president Donald Trump.

While opening the show, Noah joked that Minaj was “still at the White House discussing very important issues,” a remark that drew laughter and applause from the audience. The comment appeared to reference Minaj’s recent public alignment with Trump, which has become a source of controversy among fans and critics alike.

Minaj has recently attended a US Treasury event where she was awarded a Trump Gold Card, further fueling speculation about her political leanings. Once known for avoiding overt political affiliations, the rapper has increasingly voiced support for Trump, a shift that has sharply divided her fanbase.

Despite holding 12 Grammy nominations over her career, Minaj has yet to win the award. Her most recent nominations came in 2024 for two categories tied to a song featured in the Barbie soundtrack.

Following Noah’s remarks, Minaj addressed the situation on social media, criticizing Democrats and pushing back against celebrity backlash over her political views. She openly praised Trump, calling herself one of his strongest supporters.

She also called the Grammys a “ritual”.

She wrote: “As they do their ritual tonight, God almighty will reveal himself to them. The ritual will backfire on them. God will not be mocked. Blessed is the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. Every tongue that rises up against me in judgement shall be condemned & put to shame. Watch.”

Below is the statement Trevor Noah made that angered Nicki Minaj.