Nicki Minaj rips ‘Newscum’ in surprise appearance with Erika Kirk at AmericaFest

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Rapper Nicki Minaj criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and referred to him by the Trump-coined nickname “Newscum,” first coined by President Donald Trump.

Minaj, whose legal name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, took to X Dec. 12 to issue a litany of criticisms against the California governor regarding his stance on transgender procedures for children. Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk invited Minaj to read the tweets from her phone during AmericaFest on Sunday, which Minaj followed with a new message for Newsom.

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