While Trump cabinet members made up most of the high‑profile attendees at the premiere ofMelania Trump's new documentary, one rap superstar stood out among the others.
Nicki Minajattended the Thursday, Jan. 29 screening of "Melania" at the newly renamedTrump-Kennedy Centera day before the film hits theaters on Jan. 30.
She donned a baby-blue keyhole dress from Maison Schiaparelli, paired with gold cuff bracelets and drop earrings.
The "Anaconda" rapper was spotted alongside Fox Business anchorMaria Bartiromoand"Dr. Phil" host Phil McGraw. She was photographed laughing with Richard Grenell, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions.
Her appearance aligns with herrecent public support for the Trump administration, which she revealed in November when she praised Trump's announcement of possible military action against the Nigerian government over "the killing of Christians."
At the Trump Accounts Summit in DC on Jan. 28, Minaj declared herself the president's biggest fan, adding, "That's not going to change." The event was hosted by the U.S. Treasury Department and showcased the president'sgovernment-supported investment accounts for babies.
"And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all," she added. The "Super Bass" hitmaker's support for Trump had shocked and outraged longtime fans after she previously touted herself as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.
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At Turning Point USA's America Fest in December, Minaj joinedCharlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirkin calling Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance "amazing role models."
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First lady Melania Trump took a rare step into the spotlight at the premiere ofher "Melania" documentaryon Jan. 29, 2026. See her red carpet look.
Nicki Minaj says she got the Trump 'gold card'
On Jan. 28, Minaj took to X to reveal she nowholds theso-calledTrump "gold card"with the caption "Welp."
The card offers applicants residency and a path to U.S. citizenship in exchange for a $150,000 "DHS processing fee" and a "$1 million gift,"according to the card's government page.
"Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President," she said in a follow-up post and "Gold Trump card free of charge."
In a2018 Facebook post, the rapper said she entered the U.S. "as an illegal immigrant" at age 5, but in a since-deleted comment on the X thread, she wrote, "Residency? This isn't for Residency. I've had that for decades."
Minaj was born in Trinidad.
Contributing: Jay Stahl and James Powel
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Nicki Minaj attends 'Melania' documentary premiere amid Trump praise
