Nicki Minaj’s Old Attack on 'Brainless' Melania Resurfaces as She Attends Film Premiere

The Inquisitr

A viral blast from the past is haunting the red carpet as #NickiMinaj attends the world premiere of the new documentary, Melania, at the #TrumpKennedyCenter. Social media sleuths have resurfaced a 2016 clip where the rap icon famously labeled the First Lady #Brainless, creating an awkward backdrop for her new role as the administration's "Number One Fan." Just one day after receiving a #GoldTrumpCard and pledging six figures to the #TrumpAccounts initiative, Minaj was spotted laughing with GOP officials and celebrating the $40 million #AmazonOriginal film. This report investigates the "Great Pivot" of Nicki Minaj, the #Barbz reaction to her MAGA advocacy, and whether the First Lady has truly forgiven the 2016 "brainless" jab. From #Inquisitr to the front lines of the #2026Midterms, we break down the most unlikely alliance in Washington.  #NickiMinaj #MelaniaTrump #Trump2026 #BreakingNews #MelaniaDocumentary #TrumpAccounts #GoldCard #USPolitics #Barbz #NickiMinajNews #WhiteHouse #TrumpKennedyCenter #GOP #Inquisitr #NewsUpdate #ViralVideo #NickiMinajTrump #AmazonPrime #WashingtonDC #PoliticalPivot #CelebrityNews #NewsAnalysis #Trump79 #Midterms2026 #Melania #PinkFridayPolitics

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00:00Nicki Minaj has publicly declared her support for President Donald Trump, marking a major

00:04political shift after years of outspoken criticism of him and his family.

00:08The 43-year-old Trinidadian-born rapper appeared on stage at a Treasury Department summit on

00:12January 28th to promote the launch of Trump Accounts, where she introduced Trump and praised

00:17his leadership.

00:18She described herself as one of his strongest supporters and said criticism only strengthened

00:22her resolve to back him.

00:23She also attended the world premiere of Melania Trump's documentary at the Kennedy Center

00:27in Washington, D.C. on January 29th.

00:30Minaj's endorsement contrasted sharply with her earlier public stance.

00:33During a 2016 concert in Brooklyn ahead of the presidential election, she harshly criticized

00:38Melania Trump and voiced support for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

00:42In subsequent years, Minaj condemned Trump's immigration policies and stated in a 2020

00:46interview that she would not support him.

00:48Her political pivot became visible in late 2025.

00:51In October, she reposted a video of Trump's granddaughter dancing to her song, which Trump

00:55later used in social media posts.

00:57In November, Minaj thanked Trump for his position on Christian persecution in Nigeria and joined

01:01U.S. Dallas Ambassador Mike Waltz to discuss the issue.

01:05In December, she made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, where she

01:09expressed admiration for Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.

01:13Minaj has since amplified her support across social media, including praise for Trump's financial

01:17literacy initiative for children introduced under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

01:22She described the program as a long-term investment in future generations.

01:25At the Kennedy Center premiere, Minaj was seen alongside prominent media and political figures,

01:30including Maria Bartiromo, Phil McGraw, and Richard Grinnell, further highlighting her growing

01:35presence within Trump-aligned circles.

01:37Her public support represents a clear departure from her previous public criticism and earlier

01:41political positions, marking a notable change in her public stance.

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