Nicki Minaj ignites controversy after suggesting Trevor Noah is in a relationship following his humorous remarks at the Grammys.
Nicki Minaj stirred considerable discussion online after commenting on Trevor Noah’s sexuality during a heated social media interchange that attracted international notice.
<pThis event took place after Noah, who hosted the 2026 Grammys for the sixth year in a row, made a light-hearted jab at the rapper.
During his opening jokes, the South African comedian made mention of Minaj’s political connections, humorously stating: “Nicki Minaj is not here. She’s still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues.”
This comment seemed to provoke a strong reaction from Minaj, who subsequently shared a provocative message implying that Noah was concealing his sexual orientation.
“Trevor refuses to come out of the closet when everyone in the industry knows his boyfriend. Allegedly,” she stated.
Her post circulated widely on social media, picked up by various outlets including celebrity blogger Maphepha Ndaba, intensifying discussions and eliciting a spectrum of reactions from South African internet users, fans of both Noah and Minaj.
Responses varied dramatically, with some individuals supporting Minaj while others criticized her for making assertions about Noah’s personal life.
One user commented, “She hasn’t been at the Grammys since 2012, but she’s still a topic👏. She’s really a queen,” while another remarked, “Trevor is that famous utjelwa off ngu Nicki😂😂👏👏.”
