Grammys 2026: Why Did Trevor Noah Troll Nicki Minaj For Supporting Donald Trump?

When it was confirmed that Trevor Noah would return as the host for theGrammys 2026, fans knew what to expect! The biggest night in music was held at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026. For the sixth and final time, the South African comedian and writer took to the stage to entertain guests and viewers alike. While most of his jokes landed well, his jibe at rapper Nicki Minaj drew the loudest reaction, both inside the venue and online. For the unversed, during his opening monologue, Noah roasted Nicki for being a Donald Trump supporterWhat Did Trevor Noah Say About Nicki Minaj, Donald Trump?"Nicki Minaj… is not here," he said, and the crowd erupted in cheers. Referencing her political stance, he joked that the rapper "still at the White

House with Donald Trump, discussing very important issues."Noah didn't stop there. He went on to mimic Trump and joked, "Actually, Nicki, I have the biggest a**, everybody’s saying it. I know they say it’s you, but it’s me."Why Did Trevor Noah Troll Nicki Minaj?At a time whencelebrities are speaking out against ICE's immigration crackdown and vocally expressing their stance on Trump and MAGA, Nicki Minaj viosted the White House. Flaunting her gold card, which gives wealthy immigrants a US citizenship, she said, "I will say that I am probably the president's number one fan, and that's not going to change."Holding his hand at the podium, she continued, "And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more."She called him "my wonderful, gracious, charming president" and warned his critics, saying she will not let them "get away with bullying him." Nicki added, "He has a lot of force behind him, and God is protecting him. Amen."For those unversed, Nicki, born Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, is Trinidadian. She holds Trump’s “gold card,” launched in December. Reportedly, immigrants can pay $1 million (£723,650) plus a $15,000 (£10,854) processing fee in exchange for US residency. Amid the clampdown on illegal immigration, the scheme has received criticism.