Nicki Minaj has been mocked following her appearance on Fox News' My View with Lara Trump, where the rapper urged young Americans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections and told them to 'vote red now'. The 43-year-old also faced social media criticism over her hairstyle, with some users accusing her of wearing a 'TEMU wig'.
For context, Minaj used the interview to encourage young people to participate in elections beyond the presidential race, while reiterating her support for President Donald Trump. She told viewers that voting was the way to have a say in what happens in the country and urged young Americans to take part in local elections as well.
Nicki Minaj Urges Young Voters To Vote Red
Minaj delivered a direct message to young Americans during the interview, telling them their voices were necessary and encouraging them to become more involved in political decisions.
'Think about how much you want a say in what happens and realize that the only way to have that is by voting - not just voting for the president, but just voting in all of the local elections,' she said.
She then made her preference for Republican candidates clear, adding, 'Please, and vote red now.' The remark came as Minaj doubled down on her support for Trump during the Fox News appearance.
Minaj also addressed Black voters and criticised Democrats over what she described as attempts to restrict independent political thinking. She said Black people had, for a long time, felt they should 'just vote blue'.
'We're not allowed to think, we're not allowed to voice concerns, to make an argument as to why we don't like a particular candidate,' Minaj said, while alleging that people who make different political choices can face 'smear campaigns' and 'outright nasty behavior'.
Nicki Minaj's Wig Draws Online Mockery
The political remarks were not the only part of the interview to attract criticism. Social media users also focused on Minaj's appearance, with one X user asking, 'Lmao why Nicki Minaj have on a Temu wig? Girl really fell from Grace Cooning!'
Another critic mocked what they described as Minaj's 'stiff a-- wig', while another wrote, 'Nicki Minaj thought she was that girl without her glam team a good stylist a good hair stylist , a mess,' before adding, 'Wig hard like metal.'
The comments targeted an aspect of Minaj's image that has long been associated with her public persona. The source describes her as known for colourful, bold and theatrical wigs, including dramatic cuts, long styles and vivid shades such as neon green, bright pink and blonde.
Nicki Minaj Faces More Criticism Online
After Minaj's political remarks were shared on social media, other users criticised her comments. One wrote, 'Nicki Minaj has lost her damn mind forreal,' while another questioned what she was talking about and compared her remarks unfavourably with supporters of the MAGA movement.
A third critic said Minaj 'can't even vote' and argued that she should stay out of politics if she wanted to revive her career. The source notes that Minaj was born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, holds Trinidadian citizenship and was raised in New York City. It also states that non-citizens are legally barred from voting in US federal and state elections.
Minaj's message to young voters remained emphatic. 'Now is not the time to think that your voice will not be heard,' she said. 'Your voice will not only be heard, but your voice is very necessary right now for the country and for the world.'
