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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Tom Murray

Cyndi Lauper defends Nicki Minaj collaboration over Trump allegiance

  • Cyndi Lauper says she doesn’t regret her 2023 collaboration with Nicki Minaj despite the rapper's vocal support for Donald Trump, explaining that she does not believe in cancel culture.
  • Speaking to The Guardian , the veteran singer and LGBT+ rights advocate emphasised that excluding people prevents constructive political dialogue, stating that people must be allowed to evolve.
  • Minaj publicly declared herself Donald Trump's "number one fan" during an event in January 2026, marking a complete shift from her previous criticism of the president.
  • The rapper's alignment with the Republican president became evident in late 2025 following her praise of his administration and his policy stance on Nigeria.
  • Lauper, who previously worked with Donald Trump on The Celebrity Apprentice in 2010, highlighted the importance of engaging with individuals across the political spectrum to encourage mutual understanding.

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