Nicki Minaj Declares Herself Trump’s ‘Number One Fan,’ Pledges Massive Funding to ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children – Hip-Hop World Reels

In a surprise appearance that has sent shockwaves through entertainment and political circles, rapper Nicki Minaj stepped onto the stage at the inaugural Trump Accounts Summit in Palm Beach, Florida, hand-in-hand with President Donald Trump, proclaiming herself his “number one fan” and committing substantial personal funds to seed savings accounts for newborns under the newly expanded program.

The event, billed as a celebration of the “Trump Accounts” initiative—tax-advantaged savings vehicles designed to give every American child a financial head start at birth—quickly became the most talked-about moment of the young administration’s second term. Minaj, dressed in a custom red power suit emblazoned with subtle “Barbz” motifs, took the microphone after Trump’s opening remarks and delivered an unscripted, fiery seven-minute speech that blended personal testimony, religious conviction, and unapologetic political allegiance.

“People tried to bully me, tried to smear him, tried to make me turn my back,” Minaj said, voice steady. “But God is protecting this man. I see it every day. And if the hate only makes me love harder, then call me the number one fan—because I am.” She then announced she would personally fund “hundreds of thousands” of dollars into Trump Accounts, specifically earmarking contributions for children of her fanbase (“my Barbz babies”) and encouraging other high-profile supporters to follow suit.

The remarks came just weeks after Minaj had quietly liked and reposted several pro-Trump messages on X, fueling speculation about her political leanings. Her public embrace marks one of the most high-profile celebrity endorsements of Trump’s second term and ties her even closer to Lil Wayne, her longtime mentor and Young Money label founder, who received a presidential pardon from Trump in 2021 and has maintained warm relations with the former—and now current—president ever since.

Reaction in the hip-hop community has been swift and polarized. Prominent voices on the left-leaning side of rap condemned the move as a betrayal of the genre’s historic alignment with social justice causes. “Nicki just traded legacy for clout,” tweeted one influential producer under anonymity. Others defended her autonomy. “She’s been saying ‘I do what I want’ for 15 years—y’all shocked now?” wrote a popular Barbz account that has since gained 400,000 followers in 48 hours.

Industry insiders say the endorsement could cost Minaj mainstream brand partnerships already strained by previous controversies, while simultaneously opening doors in conservative media, crypto circles, and Trump-aligned business networks. Early reports indicate several major advertisers paused campaign discussions within hours of the speech.

Trump, visibly pleased, hugged Minaj onstage and quipped, “She’s tougher than half my cabinet—and twice as loyal.” He later posted on Truth Social: “Nicki Minaj just showed the world what real strength looks like. The haters are melting. BIG WIN!”

Lil Wayne has not yet commented publicly, but sources close to the YMCMB camp say he views Minaj’s stance as consistent with his own past support for Trump and anticipates no rift. “They’ve always moved how they move,” one associate told reporters. “This isn’t new—it’s just louder.”

The Trump Accounts program itself—expanded from pilot legislation passed late last year—allows parents or guardians to receive an initial $1,000 federal deposit per newborn, with additional private contributions eligible for tax advantages. Minaj’s pledge is among the largest individual commitments announced to date, though exact figures remain unconfirmed pending paperwork.

Critics argue the optics of a billionaire entertainer funding accounts tied to a polarizing political figure risk politicizing what was sold as a bipartisan children’s savings effort. Supporters counter that private philanthropy is exactly how the program was designed to scale.

As clips of the moment rack up hundreds of millions of views across platforms, the internet remains divided: memes range from “Queen of Rap goes full MAGA” to tearful fan edits captioned “She’s finally free to speak her truth.” Whatever the long-term fallout, one thing is clear—Nicki Minaj has once again rewritten the rules of celebrity influence, and the conversation is far from over.