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Rapper Nicki Minaj on Sunday made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona that was memorializing late activist Charlie Kirk.
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Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event ↗ (opens NBC Chicago) Published Dec 21, 2025
Same headline from 14 more outlets NBC Chicago's feed description Rapper Nicki Minaj on Sunday made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona that was memorializing late activist Charlie Kirk.
Rolling Stone
Nicki Minaj Joins Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA's AmFest, Praises Trump and Vance: 'They're One of Us' ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Dec 20, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description Nicki Minaj was a surprise guest at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2026, where she joined CEO Erika Kirk for a Q&A.
Fox News
Rapper Nicki Minaj teams up with new Turning Point USA leader Erika Kirk for Q&A session ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Dec 20, 2025
Fox News's feed description Erika Kirk welcomed rapper Nicki Minaj for a surprise Q&A at AmericaFest on Sunday amid the rapper's growing Trump support over Christian persecution in Nigeria.
New York Post
Nicki Minaj makes surprise appearance with Erika Kirk at TPUSA’s America Fest — urges young men to be more like Trump ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Dec 20, 2025
New York Post's feed description Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance with Erika Kirk at AmericaFest Sunday, where she took questions from Charlie Kirk's window and urged young men to be like "handsome, dashing" President Trump — while ripping California Gov. Gavin "Newscum."
Los Angeles Times
Nicki Minaj takes stage with Erika Kirk, praises Trump and mocks Newsom ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times) Published Dec 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance with Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA's Phoenix convention.
Variety
Nicki Minaj Joins Erika Kirk for Turning Point Q&A, Reaffirming Anti-Trans, Pro-Trump Views and, in a Faux Pas, Praising ‘the Assassin JD Vance’ ↗ (opens Variety) Published Dec 20, 2025
Variety's feed description Nicki Minaj joined Erika Kirk at the Turning Point USA gathering, reaffirming pro-Trump views and awkwardly referring to JD Vance as an 'assassin.'
PJ Media
What Nicki Minaj Just Said About Trump and Vance May Surprise You ↗ (opens PJ Media) Published Dec 20, 2025
PJ Media's feed description Nicki Minaj surprises with support for Trump and Vance at AmericaFest. A bold political statement.
Breitbart News
Nicki Minaj Urges Men to Look to 'Amazing Role Models' Trump & Vance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Dec 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description Rap megastar Nicki Minaj urged men to look to "amazing role models," such as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, at Turning Point USA's | Entertainment
PBS NewsHour
WATCH: Nicki Minaj discusses faith and politics with Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA summit ↗ (opens PBS NewsHour) Published Dec 21, 2025
PBS NewsHour's feed description Rapper Nicki Minaj on Sunday made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona that was memorializing late activist Charlie Kirk, and used her time on stage to praise President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, calling them “role models” for young men.
Newsweek
What did Nicki Minaj say at the Turning Point USA event? ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Dec 21, 2025
Newsweek's feed description Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday.
The Hollywood Reporter
Nicki Minaj Praises Trump During Surprise Appearance With Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA Event ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Dec 21, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on Sunday, joining Erika Kirk on stage to praise Donald Trump.
Breitbart News
Watch: Nicki Minaj Praises Trump and Vance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, Slams Gavin ‘Newscum’ Newsom ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Dec 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description Rap megastar Nicki Minaj praised President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on Sunday. "This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them," she said, adding that Trump and Vance make her "feel proud to be American."
ABC 7 Chicago
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with support for Trump, Vance at Turning Point event ↗ (opens ABC 7 Chicago) Published Dec 21, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description Nicki Minaj surprised Republicans with her support for Trump and Vance, who she called "an assassin" at a 2025 Turning Point event with Erika Kirk.
Fox News
Nicki Minaj praises Trump, JD Vance at TPUSA event, says she has 'utmost respect' for them ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Dec 21, 2025
Fox News's feed description Rapper Nicki Minaj surprised AmericaFest attendees by praising President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for giving people "hope" during dark times.
Breitbart News
Watch: Rap Megastar Nicki Minaj Takes the Stage at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Dec 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description Culture met conservative politics on Sunday, when rap megastar Nicki Minaj took the stage at Turning Point USA's 2025 America Fest in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fortune
The Daily Dot
Nicki Minaj showed up at at Turning Point event, made an "assassin" joke, and turned a surprise cameo into a mess ↗ (opens The Daily Dot) Published Dec 21, 2025
The Daily Dot's feed description Nicki Minaj’s surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest drew backlash after an awkward onstage exchange with Erika Kirk.
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