At Turning Point USAs AmericaFest, rap sensation Nicki Minaj made a bold declaration, stating her newfound political voice stems from a growing frustration with being "pushed around."
She emphatically proclaimed, "Im not going to back down ever again," a sentiment that resonated with the massive audience in attendance.
As reported by Breitbart, Minaj's remarks came during a conversation with Erika Kirk, who inquired about the rapper's recent foray into political discourse. Minaj candidly responded, "I just got tired of being pushed around," a statement that was met with enthusiastic applause from the crowd.
The "Super Bass" artist elaborated, "Sometimes you just get tired of it, and then you realize, Wait a minute, I have something inside of me thats stronger than whats out there.'" Her resolve was clear as she added, "When youve had enough, you realize, Wait a minute, why do I even care about these people and what they think? Who are they? They dont even know who they are."
Minaj's appearance at AmericaFest marked a significant moment in her political journey, as she vowed, "Im not going to back down anymore," reinforcing her commitment to stand firm in her beliefs. Her interaction with Turning Point USAs social media post, where she replied with an American flag emoji, further underscored her patriotic stance.
During the event, Erika Kirk also questioned Minaj about the backlash she faces from her industry peers due to her political views. Minaj dismissed the criticism with a quip, "I didnt notice," and confidently asserted, "We dont even think about them. Were the cool kids." She continued, "The other people, theyre the ones who are still just disgruntled, but really theyre just disgruntled with themselves." Minaj's perspective is that those who harbor anger are often at odds with their own identities, stating, "They are angry with themselves."
The rapper's defiance is coupled with a message of positivity and resilience. "Because were going to stay joyful, and peaceful, and iconic, and smart, and were going to stay thinkers in a world that doesnt want us to think," she declared, emphasizing the importance of maintaining intellectual independence.
Minaj has recently been vocal about various political issues, notably praising President Donald Trump for his attention to the "mass slaughter" of Christians in Nigeria by radical Islamists. She has also criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for his policies on transgender children.
Her participation at AmericaFest, where she openly shared her views, is seen as a tribute to Turning Point USAs founder, Charlie Kirk, who was tragically assassinated on September 10 while advocating for free speech.
The event, which was the first AmericaFest since Kirk's assassination, drew over 30,000 attendees, marking it as the largest gathering in the organization's history. A source familiar with the planning revealed that Minaj's involvement was arranged following Kirk's untimely death, highlighting the significance of her presence at the conference.
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