A Change.org petition calling for the deportation of rapper Nicki Minaj to Trinidad and Tobago has surpassed 70,000 signatures, gaining renewed momentum as 2026 starts afresh.
The petition, which first appeared online during the summer, accuses the Trinidad-born artist of what its creator describes as “erratic behavior” and alleges a pattern of public conduct that has alienated sections of her fan base.
The petition’s language includes claims that Minaj has engaged in harassment of fellow music industry figures Jay-Z and Beyoncé and raises concerns about her marriage to Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender whose criminal record has long drawn public scrutiny.
A second, separate petition calling for Minaj’s deportation has also gained traction in recent weeks, amassing more than 29,000 signatures since its launch earlier this month.
That campaign centers on Minaj’s appearance at a Turning Point USA conference, a conservative political gathering, where she spoke alongside Erika Kirk, the widow of late right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk.
The newer petition criticizes Minaj’s remarks at the event, arguing that her statements conflict with her earlier image as a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights. Petition organizers contend that her comments promoted what they describe as outdated social views and undermined communities that once viewed her as an ally and advocate.
Despite the growing number of signatures, legal experts note that online petitions on platforms such as Change.org have no binding legal authority and cannot trigger deportation proceedings. Immigration decisions in the United States fall under federal law and are handled by immigration courts and relevant government agencies, not by public petitions.
Still, the rapid spread of the campaigns highlights a widening rift between Minaj and parts of her audience, reflecting broader cultural and political tensions surrounding celebrity speech, activism, and accountability in the digital age.
Minaj has not publicly responded to the petitions.
