Nicki Minaj publicly blasted Trevor Noah after he joked about her during his Grammys opening monologue, accusing him of hiding his sexuality and later invoking strong religious language about “rituals” and “God will not be mocked.”

What Trevor Noah Said First

Trevor Noah’s joke came during his 2026 Grammys opener, where he pointed out that Nicki Minaj was not at the ceremony.

He then quipped that she was instead at the White House with President Donald Trump, “discussing very important issues,” a jab at her visible support for Trump and recent political appearances.

That one-liner tapped into a bigger narrative that Nicki has been publicly leaning into politics, attending Trump-linked events and praising him online.

Nicki Minaj’s Direct Shot at Trevor Noah

Nicki reacted on X (Twitter) a few hours after the broadcast and made it clear she did not find the joke harmless.

In a now-viral post, she accused Trevor Noah of “refusing to come out the closet when everyone in the industry knows his boyfriend,” and ended the message with the word “allegedly.”

That line was widely read as a homophobic jab, because she weaponized rumors about his sexuality as a way to hit back at him.

Example paraphrase of the gist (not a direct quote):
Nicki essentially said Trevor is hiding his sexuality and that insiders supposedly know he has a boyfriend, then added “allegedly” as a legal/PR shield.

Her Religious and “Ritual” Posts

Her response didn’t stop with the one personal shot.

In a separate post, Nicki framed the Grammys and the industry in spiritual terms, writing that as “they do their ritual tonight, God Almighty will reveal himself to them,” adding that the ritual would backfire, “God will not be mocked,” and that every tongue rising against her would be condemned and put to shame.

Those posts fit into a broader pattern of Nicki recently talking about alleged “satanic rituals,” “sacrifices,” and spiritual darkness in the entertainment industry, especially around big award shows.

How People Reacted Online

Many viewers initially treated Trevor’s line as standard award-show shade, but the tone shifted once Nicki’s clapback landed.

A lot of commenters, including many LGBTQ+ fans and South African supporters of Trevor, criticized Nicki for using sexuality as an insult and called the tweet homophobic.

Some key reactions included:

  • Fans saying that someone’s sexuality is “not something anyone owes the public,” even if you add “allegedly.”
  • South African users rallying behind “our Trevor,” framing her comments as an unfair personal attack rather than a proportional joke response.
  • Others arguing that Trevor’s Trump joke was edgy but still in the realm of comedy, while Nicki’s response crossed a line into outing and religious fearmongering.

At the same time, a segment of Nicki’s fanbase defended her, saying she has the right to push back hard when she feels targeted by mainstream platforms and hosts.

Mini FAQ: “What Did Nicki Minaj Say About Trevor Noah?”

  • She accused him of secretly having a boyfriend and “refusing to come out of the closet,” adding “allegedly” at the end.
  • She suggested that industry insiders already know about his supposed relationship.
  • In separate posts, she warned that Grammys “rituals” would backfire, declared “God will not be mocked,” and said any tongue rising against her would be condemned.
  • Her comments sparked backlash for being homophobic and for using religious language to frame the Grammys and her critics as spiritually corrupt.

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