Overview
- Two Change.org drives now show 87,436 and 46,416 signatures, reflecting a rapid surge since late December, according to the latest tallies reported on January 4.
- The escalation followed Minaj’s December 21 AmericaFest appearance in Phoenix, where she praised President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.
- The largest petition originated in July 2025, and newer petitions launched after AmericaFest include one by 16-year-old Tristan Hamilton, who says LGBTQ+ fans feel betrayed.
- Clubs and social-media clips highlight backlash, with videos of boos, cleared dancefloors, and remixes removing her verses gaining significant views.
- Reports note Minaj was born in Trinidad and Tobago, holds a U.S. green card, and that calls for deportation over her statements lack a clear legal basis under First Amendment protections.