Donald Trump drew attention at a Michigan political rally after making suggestive comments about Nicki Minaj’s appearance, prompting a reaction from rapper 50 Cent on social media.
During the event at McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center on Sunday, Trump singled out Minaj, who was seated nearby, and commented on her physical appearance in front of the audience.
“By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful a*s before: Nicki Minaj,” Trump said, according to the supplied report.
He then described her appearance as “hard to miss” and invited the “Super Freaky Girl” rapper to stand and wave to the crowd. Trump later added, “I hope Nicki wasn’t insulted, but we love Nicki,” before saying, “She’s been with us for a long time.”
Minaj appeared to acknowledge the audience by waving, according to the report, and continued showing support for the Republican candidates at the event.
The moment also caught the attention of 50 Cent. In a social media post that was later deleted, the rapper expressed confusion about the political moment, writing, “Man I got feeling we fvcked, you know what’s going on because I don’t know what’s going on!”
The post added another entertainment-industry reaction to a rally that brought together politics and celebrity culture.
Minaj, 43, has increasingly expressed support for Trump and his political agenda. According to the supplied account, she traveled to Michigan aboard Air Force One and has described herself as the president’s “No. 1 fan.”
Her appearance was also political. Minaj delivered a speech supporting Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers and gubernatorial candidate John James, who are campaigning against Democratic opponents Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson, respectively, according to the report.
The rally also renewed discussion about whether Minaj could eventually take on a formal role in the Trump administration. The supplied material references speculation about her potentially becoming White House press secretary, but it does not establish that she has been offered or is being formally considered for the position.
Trump’s remarks placed Minaj’s appearance in the spotlight for reasons beyond her political endorsements. While she attended to support Republican candidates, his comments about her body became a separate talking point, drawing attention to the intersection of celebrity, politics and public image.
The episode also illustrates how quickly a political event can become an entertainment-news story when prominent artists and public figures share the same stage.
