Thousands petition to deport rapper Nicki Minaj to TT

A Change.org petition calling for the deportation of 43-year-old Trinidad-born rapper Onika Tanya Maraj, known as Nicki Minaj, has reached more than 120,000 supporters.
Initiated last year by liberal game-changing activists at Change.org, their numbers surged to disproportionate proportions with a plea to immigration authorities to “review Nicki Minaj’s residency status in the United States and consider deporting her back to Trinidad & Tobago.”

Justification for the online action focused on the rapper’s bold admonition to the LGBTQ+ community that “boys should just be boys.”
According to reports, the talent made the comment, which incensed fans and sympathizers, who resorted to hastily posting criticisms on social media.

Apparently, her reversed stance from support for the target group fueled a response that: “These statements aren’t just insensitive; they undermine the very foundation of a community that looked up to her for advocacy and understanding.”

Another contention with the popular rapper claims Minaj’s ” incessant lambasting of Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and his wife Beyonce demands attention.

“Deporting Nicki Minaj back to Trinidad would serve as a reminder that public figures need to be accountable for their words and the broader impact they have on diverse communities,” the social media urging read.

However, the most recent disfavor focuses on the immigrant’s alignment, which parallels that of MAGA Republicans.
Reportedly, four days before Christmas, Minaj joined Erika, the wife of former Republican Charlie Kirk, to express solidarity with his conservative views.

Allegedly, Minaj walked onstage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, holding hands with the widow to publicly demonstrate affinity with the ideology propagated by loyalists to the assassinated right-wing spokesman.
Compounded with those controversial actions, Minaj is being maligned for espousing rhetoric associated with MAGA principles.

Perhaps the most offensive to critics was stating “love” for both President Donald Trump and VP JD Vance.
That five years ago, the 43-year-old talent declared she was “not gonna jump on the Trump bandwagon” completely casts a contrary viewpoint to the political mindset.
Things and times must have changed. At least Minaj has.

In response, the disappointed web protesters again responded, saying, “Nicky Minaj’s actions and words have taken a turn that has left many of her supporters and those who once found solace in her music feeling betrayed.”

Wikipedia describes the influencer as “a dominant force on the Billboard charts.”
Minaj is reputed for being the first woman to achieve 100 Hot 100 entries in the entertainment sphere.

Her chart-topping hits include “Say So,” “Super Freaky Girl,” “Trolls,” and “Barbie World.”
A trendsetter and achiever, she has also maintained top-10 credibility with hits such as “Super Bass,” “Anaconda,” “Side to Side,” and “Motorsport.”

Allegedly, two years ago, Minaj explained: “I was born on a beautiful island called Trinidad and Tobago.
However, I’ve been in the United States for many years.
You would think that with the millions of dollars that I have paid in taxes to this country, that I would have been given an honorary citizenship many, many, many thousands of years ago.”

As of this writing, Minaj maintains possession of a green card. The document grants legitimacy to her residency, as her travel and work status have been approved by Homeland Security.

Meanwhile, a growing number of petitioners are continuing to endorse the notion of an investigation of the immigrant rapper by ICE enforcers.

A majority appears to be aligned with deporting the wealthy, fashion-forward, foreign-born target.
Among the apparent left-leaning, former fans are those who claim to wish her well on returning to the Eastern Caribbean domicile,

At least one objective perspective from the American Civil Liberties Union reminded endorsers that “Criticizing US foreign policy or voicing any other opinion is protected by the First Amendment. — no matter your immigration status.”Mamdani appoints Jamaican to top city post

In a pre-inauguration move to reform the Board of Education, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced a Caribbean immigrant as the next Chancellor of New York City.

Prior to enjoying a historic swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on New Year’s Day, the transitional politician named Lamar Samuels to the post.
Now officially seated as the number one citizen, Mayor Mamdani will rely on the Jamaica-born educator to manage a $40 billion budget.

Most important to the position is that the immigrant will decide policy for more than one million students in New York City.

A graduate of Lehman College, Samuels traversed the system, acquiring numerous academic credentials, before emerging as a principal of the Bronx Writing Academy.
Diasporans are hoping to glean more than the ABCs of education and are also optimistic they will acquire no less than the fundamentals of learning.

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