Nicki Minaj sparks uproar after claiming Trevor Noah has a boyfriend following Grammys jab
Nicki Minaj set social media ablaze after making claims about Trevor Noah’s sexuality in a heated online exchange that quickly drew global attention.
The rapper took to X after Noah poked fun at her during the 2026 Grammy Awards, which he hosted for a sixth consecutive year.
While delivering his monologue, the South African comedian joked about Minaj’s political stance, quipping: “Nicki Minaj is not here. She’s still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues.”
The remark appeared to trigger a sharp response from Minaj, who later posted a controversial message suggesting that Noah was hiding his sexuality.
“Trevor refuses to come out of the closet when everyone in the industry knows his boyfriend. Allegedly,” she wrote.
Screenshots of the post were widely shared, including by celebrity blogger Maphepha Ndaba, further fuelling debate and drawing reactions from South Africans, fans of Noah, and Minaj’s supporters alike.
Online responses were mixed, with some users rallying behind the rapper and others criticising her for making personal claims about the comedian.
One commenter wrote, “She hasn’t been at the Grammys since 2012, but she’s still a topic👏. She’s really a queen,” while another added, “Trevor is that famous utjelwa off ngu Nicki😂😂👏👏.”