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Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president Headline from NBC Chicago
During his monologue, Trevor Noah joked about Nicki Minaj meeting and praising Donald Trump at the White House.
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Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president ↗ (opens NBC Chicago) Published Feb 1, 2026
Same headline from 8 more outlets NBC Chicago's feed description During his monologue, Trevor Noah joked about Nicki Minaj meeting and praising Donald Trump at the White House.
The Daily Dot
"Ranting, raving, being transphobic": Grammys crowd cheers when Trevor Noah says Nicki Minaj "isn't here"—and she does not take it well ↗ (opens The Daily Dot) Published Feb 1, 2026
The Daily Dot's feed description Trevor Noah's Nicki Minaj at the Grammys elicited loud cheers. Minaj, President Trump, and the internet quickly responded.
Variety
Trevor Noah Roasts Nicki Minaj at Grammys for Going MAGA: ‘She’s Still at the White House With Donald Trump’ ↗ (opens Variety) Published Feb 1, 2026
Variety's feed description Trevor Noah took aim at Nicki Minaj at the Grammys over her very vocal support of Donald Trump.
The Hollywood Reporter
Nicki Minaj Responds to Trevor Noah’s Grammys Jokes: “God Will Not Be Mocked” ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Feb 1, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Grammys host Trevor Noah channeled Donald Trump to jab at Nicki Minaj during the show; Minaj has been responding on Twitter.
Forbes
Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Rant: Slams Democrats, Jay-Z, More After Trevor Noah’s Grammy Dis ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Feb 1, 2026
Forbes's feed description Noah roasted Minaj during his opening monologue at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, joking she wasn’t at the awards show because she was still at the White House with President Donald Trump.
Rolling Stone
Trevor Noah Pokes Fun at Nicki Minaj, Trump, and Ticketmaster During Grammys Monologue ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Feb 1, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description Trevor Noah poked fun at Nicki Minaj and Trump and asked Pharrell for some discount codes during his 2026 Grammys opening monologue.
Newsweek
Trevor Noah mocks Nicki Minaj’s Trump friendship at 2026 Grammys ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Feb 1, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Trevor Noah mocked Nicki Minaj's Trump alliance at the Grammys, joking she was at the White House amid backlash over her support.
Fox News
Justin Bieber stuns Grammys by performing in underwear; Trevor Noah jokes about Nicki Minaj in monologue ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Feb 1, 2026
Fox News's feed description Trevor Noah hosts the 68th Grammy Awards and jokes about Nicki Minaj's absence, saying she's "at the White House with Donald Trump" during his opening monologue.
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