Nicki Minaj has reignited debate about her political stance after publicly thanking President Donald Trump for his comments on religious persecution in Nigeria. Newsweek reached out to Minaj's representative via email for comment on Monday outside regular working hours.

Nicki Minaj expressed gratitude to President Trump for designating Nigeria a country of concern over alleged Christian persecution.

The rap superstar said the president’s comments about the West African country gave her a “deep sense of gratitude.”

Rapper and artist Nicki Minaj praised the Trump administration for speaking out against the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump administration says court rulings allow partial restoration of SNAP funding President Donald Trump’s administration ...

President Donald Trump got some surprising praise, on Saturday, from rap star Nicki Minaj — who has largely stayed apolitical in recent years.

Rap superstar Nicki Minaj recently thanked President Donald Trump for shedding light on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.