Nicki Minajs Cringe Trump Fantasy Sparks Backlash

Nicki Minajs Cringe Trump Fantasy Sparks Backlash

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marked Presidents' Day with a bizarre tribute to that was quickly roasted by fans.

The Anaconda hitmaker, 43, paid homage to the Commander-in-Chief, 79, on X by posting two photos that were digitally altered to replace what looked to be her husband, Kenneth Petty, 47, with Trump.

The duo matched in Barbie pink outfits while cruising in a car, with Trump throwing the 'okay' symbol up with his hand.

Upon closer inspection, a reflection of Minaj's husband appeared to be visible in the window behind Trump's head. 

The snaps saw Minaj, an ardent  and a self-proclaimed 'number one fan' of the president, counting stacks of cash. 

The rapper wore a pink striped t-shirt and layer of diamond chains, while Trump matched her in a pink Nike zip-up and jeans featuring intricate pink floral embroidery. 

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Nicki Minaj, 43, marked Presidents' Day with a bizarre tribute to Donald Trump, 79, that was quickly roasted by fans

'Happy #PresidentsDay,' the star — born Onika Tanya Maraj — wrote in the caption.

The Anaconda hitmaker paid homage to the Commander-in-Chief on X by posting two photos that were digitally altered to replace her husband, Kenneth Petty, with Trump

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The post was quickly slammed as 'cringe' and 'tacky' by fans 

Upon closer inspection, a reflection of Minaj's husband appeared to be visible in the window behind Trump's head; Seen with Petty in an Instagram snap

In the last three months, Minaj has advocated for Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media, supported Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in December 2025, and appeared hand-in-hand onstage with Trump himself at the Trump Accounts Summit in January. 

Following her appearance with Trump, Minaj called herself the president's 'number one fan.' 

She even sat alongside the president and the first lady at the premier of Melania's eponymous documentary earlier this month. 

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