A Change.org petition demanding the deportation of rapper Nicki Minaj from the USA has gained important traction, crossing greater than 70,000 signatures as of midweek.
The petition emerged following Minaj’s current high-profile look at a Turning Level USA occasion, a conservative political group. Critics cited the looks as proof of a shift in her public persona, a transfer that has drawn backlash from parts of her fan base and the broader public.
Earlier this yr, Minaj was additionally concerned in a extremely publicized dispute with Jay-Z and Roc Nation. The petition claims her current actions are dangerous and portrays her as unfit to stay in the USA, although no authorized foundation for deportation has been established.
The marketing campaign was created by a person utilizing the title “Pedonika Minaj,” a username that seems to be a play on the rapper’s nickname “Barbie” whereas additionally referencing her husband, Kenneth Petty, who’s a registered intercourse offender. The petition web page contains a number of previous reserving pictures of Petty from necessary registry check-ins.
As well as, the petition criticizes Minaj for publicly defending her husband and references earlier allegations that she tried to intimidate people linked to his case. Minaj has beforehand denied wrongdoing associated to these claims.
McKoys Information understands that inquiries have been made to officers in Trinidad and Tobago relating to the petition, although no response or official place has been confirmed.
