Rapper Nicki Minaj suggested she has received expedited residency in the United States after posting an image of what she described as a Trump Gold Card, which she said was given to her “free of charge,” while showering praise on President Donald Trump.
The Trinidad-born artist shared the image on X, showing off the card that the Trump administration has promoted as a pathway for wealthy foreign nationals to gain permanent residency. The card is reportedly priced at $1 million, though Minaj strongly implied she did not pay for it. She captioned the image simply, “Welp…”
Moments later, Minaj followed up with a series of posts mocking critics and celebrating the apparent status change. “Residency? Residency? The cope is coping,” she wrote, before adding, “Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President.”
Minaj’s comments immediately drew attention because of her past immigration story. In 2018, she publicly revealed that she was brought into the United States as a child and described herself as having entered the country illegally at a young age. Her latest posts suggest she is now on a fast track toward legal permanent residency and eventual citizenship.
The Trump Gold Card, which the administration has highlighted in recent months, grants immediate eligibility for permanent residency and allows holders to apply for U.S. citizenship after five years. While the program is marketed toward wealthy foreign nationals, Minaj’s comments indicate she may have received the card without paying the standard fee.
Her social media posts came just hours after she appeared alongside Trump at a Treasury Department event promoting his new “Trump Accounts” initiative for children. During the event, Minaj publicly aligned herself with the administration and pledged financial support, making her admiration for the president unmistakably clear.
“I am probably the president’s No. 1 fan, and that’s not going to change,” Minaj told the audience. She brushed off critics who have taken issue with her support for Trump, saying their opposition only strengthens her resolve.
“And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all,” she said. “It actually motivates me to support him more.”
Minaj’s open embrace of Trump and his policies marks a notable moment, particularly given her high-profile status in the entertainment industry, where support for the president has often been met with backlash. Her remarks and posts suggest she sees the Trump administration not only as politically aligned with her views, but also personally supportive.
The rapper’s reference to “finalizing that citizenship paperwork” indicates that her immigration status may soon change permanently, though no official confirmation has been released regarding the specifics of her residency or citizenship process. Still, her posts strongly suggest she views the Gold Card as a significant step forward.
Minaj’s enthusiastic praise of Trump as “gracious” and “charming” underscores her willingness to publicly stand by the president despite criticism. As reactions continue to ripple across social media, her embrace of the Trump Gold Card and the administration’s immigration initiatives has added another high-profile endorsement to Trump’s growing list of celebrity supporters.
