Nicki Minaj drew criticism for reposting a Trump White House TikTok that used her music to advertise controversial coverage wins.

Nicki Minaj stirred backlash on-line Tuesday after resharing a White House TikTok that showcased former President Donald Trump celebrating his administration’s insurance policies utilizing a remix of her music.

The video highlighted Trump’s stances on border management, gasoline costs and transgender athletes in sports activities—prompting criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and immigrant communities who seen the publish as an endorsement of discriminatory agendas.

The TikTok, initially posted by the official White House account, featured a montage of Trump’s newest strikes set to Nicki Minaj’s music “Va Va Voom.”

Critics pounced on the rapper and questioned why the Trinidad and Tobago-born artist would amplify a message tied to anti-immigrant and anti-trans rhetoric.

Many pointed to the irony of Minaj, an immigrant herself, participating with content material that promotes insurance policies seen as exclusionary and famous the power of her LGBTQ+ followers.

“Majority of her fanbase is part of the LGBTQ they are her core audience and supporters,” one consumer wrote. Another stated: “She’s not even American why tf is she feeding into the ‘protect our people’ ‘Americans first’ like she’s one of them. They wil be the first to tear her down when needed.”

Supporters of Minaj argued that her repost was extra about acknowledging the usage of her music than a political endorsement.

Last week, Nicki Minaj re-posted The White House’s mashup of “Beez in the Trap” and 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” whereas displaying Trump and Melania strolling hand-in-hand on a balcony. The footage additionally included clips from Trump’s inauguration and was set to a beat that has not too long ago gone viral on social media.

Nicki Minaj reposted the clip to her personal platforms, responding with enthusiasm. On X, previously Twitter, she wrote, “The President & First Lady of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Barbz, idk which one of you uploaded this to the white house TikTok but just know unlimited backstage GAG CITY FOR LIFE. Idk what timeline we’re on right now, I’m just goin w|the flow.”

Nicki Minaj additionally beforehand praised Trump’s feedback on non secular persecution in Nigeria, additional fueling debate about her stance on world and home points.

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