The four-day conference hosted by the right-wing youth activism group founded by Charlie Kirk featured many conservative speakers, including Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk; Ben Shapiro; Tucker Carlson; Megyn Kelly; and Vice President JD Vance.

The rapper, who has embraced President Donald Trump and his “Make America Great Again” movement, said being a Republican is in vogue.

Rapper Nicki Minaj expressed support of Trump and JD Vance at Turning Point USA AmericaFest. She previously mentioned the president in "Black Barbies."

Nicki Minaj was front and center at Turning Point's AmericaFest to publicly confirm her support of Donald Trump and his administration.

Following Nicki Minaj's AmericaFest appearance, a resurfaced clip of the late Charlie Kirk dissing Minaj as a role model for young women as surfaced.

Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance on the final day of Turning Point USA’s annual convention, AmericaFest, taking the stage with the organization’s CEO, Erika Kirk. On Sunday, Dec. 21, the rapper walked hand-in-hand with Charlie Kirk’s widow before the pair sat down for a conversation.

Nicki Minaj recently appeared at the Turning Point summit in Arizona, USA, on December 21, 2025. During the event, the singer was asked by Erika Kirk what advice she has for young boys, stating that they should not follow the lead of California Governor Gavin Newsom:

Nicki Minaj's surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest has ignited fierce criticism, with detractors linking her support for conservative figures to her marriage to Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender.