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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Catherine Armecin Martin

Is Nicki Minaj Not a US Citizen? Rap Queen's Citizenship Issue Resurfaces Amid Calls for Deportation

Erika Kirk with Special Guest Nicki Minaj at TPUSA's AmFest on Dec. 21, 2025 (Credit: Screenshot: Youtube/RightSideBroadcastingNetwork)

The global superstar known for her chart-topping hits and 'Barbie' persona is currently facing a different kind of spotlight. Despite living in the United States since the age of five, Nicki Minaj has recently sparked a firestorm of online debate regarding her legal status in the country.

As a prominent figure in the music industry, her personal history is often a topic of public interest, and it has become even more intense, especially to her critics, after she publicly supported President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Netizens, including TV personalities, are talking about Minaj's citizenship amid calls for her deportation.

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