The Late Charlie Kirk Slams Rapper Nicki Minaj As ‘Not a Good Role Model’ in Resurfaced Video

Nicki Minaj made headlines this weekend after appearing at a Turning Point USA event alongside Erika Kirk, the widow of late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. But as photos from the sit down circulated online, an older clip of Charlie resurfaced that painted a far less flattering picture of his views on the rapper.

In the footage, filmed during a college debate in April 2024, Charlie criticized Minaj as someone he did not consider a positive role model for young Black women.

He appeared confused on Minaj’s catalogue, however, as he referenced lyrics about “wet female genitalia” — seemingly confusing Minaj with Cardi B and the song “WAP,” which features Megan Thee Stallion. Minaj was not involved in the track and has been publicly at odds with Cardi for years.

It’s unclear whether Charlie’s views on Minaj evolved before his death in September. The clip began circulating again after Minaj’s appearance with Erika at the TPUSA gathering.

As the National Enquirer previously reported, Minaj also drew attention during the event for an awkward verbal slip in which she referred to J.D. Vance as “the assassin,” prompting an audible reaction from the crowd. Erika quickly defused the moment and brushed it off with humor.

The appearance further fueled speculation about Minaj’s political leanings, which have increasingly aligned with conservative figures in recent months. While the rapper has previously insisted she is not choosing sides, her warm reception at the Turning Point USA event suggests a growing comfort in those circles.