A petition calling on immigration authorities to deport musician Nicki Minaj “back to Trinidad” due to her “harmful rhetoric” is circulating online.
The petition was started on Change.org by Tristan Hamilton, who, according to the web page’s description, is a 16-year-old “who stands up for what he believes.” As of Thursday morning, it has over 54,000 signatures.
“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 petition says. “It’s not just about one person’s fall from grace; it’s about holding everyone to a standard of compassion and consistency, especially when they possess significant influence.”
Minaj said during a TikTok livestream in 2024, “I’m not a citizen of America,” but suggested she could be given “honorary citizenship” given how much she has paid in taxes, according to Vibe.
The musician has not always been a supporter of Trump, as she took issue with his handling of immigration during his first term. In 2018, Minaj said on her Instagram account, which has since been deactivated, that she came to the United States “as an illegal immigrant” when she was five years old, according to Billboard.
Another petition on Change.org seeking Minaj’s deportation to Trinidad was started in July 2025 and crossed 75,000 signatures last week, possibly due to her AmericaFest appearance. However, unlike the newer petition, this one calls for her deportation over her feud with rapper Jay-Z and his entertainment company, Roc Nation.
Minaj boasts 47 million followers on Facebook and over 25 million on X. She has a new album scheduled to be released on March 27, 2026.
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Model Amber Rose defended Minaj’s appearance at AmericaFest last month, saying her friend has “the right to her own political opinion.” Rose also asked, “What’s wrong with talking to Erika [Kirk]?” and said she did not understand “the logic” behind the controversy.
The Washington Examiner contacted the petition’s author, Hamilton, and the Department of Homeland Security for comment.
