Trump Praises Nicki Minaj, Saying “I Love Nicki Minaj, Her Skin’s So Beautiful” During Black History Month Event
At a White House reception marking the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, US President Donald Trump turned heads with an unexpected focus on rapper Nicki Minaj.
In the East Room, Trump said, “I love Nicki Minaj. She was here a couple of weeks ago. She’s so beautiful,” before complimenting her skin and joking about the length of her nails, asking whether they were “real,” a question Minaj reportedly “didn’t want to get into.” The remarks, full of personal admiration, quickly went viral on social media.
The attention reflects a recent trend, as Minaj has publicly aligned with Trump, supporting initiatives like the “Trump Accounts” program and describing herself as potentially his “No. 1 fan.” Trump, in turn, has repeatedly praised her achievements as one of the most “successful” female rappers during public appearances, including a January summit where she appeared onstage.
Although Black History Month events typically honor historical figures and civil rights icons such as Muhammad Ali, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King Jr., Trump’s extended commentary on Minaj’s beauty and nails became the most shared moment online, overshadowing much of the other programming.
💬| President Trump mentions @NICKIMINAJ at Black History Month Reception:
— "I love Nicki Minaj…Her nails are so long, I said 'Nicki, are they real?' She didn't want to get into that." pic.twitter.com/kTit2z0rZl
— The Onika Magazine (@onikamagazinee) February 18, 2026
