When it was announced that Trevor Noah would be returning as the host for the Grammys 2026,, fans were already aware of what to anticipate! The most significant
evening in music took place at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026. For the sixth and final occasion, the South African comedian and author graced the stage to amuse both attendees and viewers. While many of his jokes were well-received, his comment about rapper Nicki Minaj elicited the strongest response, both in the venue and on social media. For those who may not know, during his opening remarks, Noah poked fun at Nicki for being a Donald Trump supporter. What Did Trevor Noah Say About Nicki Minaj, Donald Trump? "Nicki Minaj… is not present," he remarked, prompting the audience to erupt in applause. Alluding to her political views, he quipped that the rapper was "still at the White House with Donald Trump, discussing very significant matters." Noah continued his routine, imitating Trump and joking, "Actually, Nicki, I have the largest a**, everyone’s talking about it. I know they claim it’s you, but it’s really me." Why Did Trevor Noah Troll Nicki Minaj? At a moment when many celebrities are voicing their opposition to ICE's immigration policies and openly criticizing Trump and MAGA, Nicki Minaj visited the White House. Showcasing her gold card, which provides affluent immigrants with US citizenship, she stated, "I will admit that I am likely the president's biggest supporter, and that won’t change." Holding his hand at the podium, she added, "And the negativity or what others say does not impact me at all. In fact, it inspires me to support him even more." She referred to him as "my amazing, gracious, charming president" and cautioned his detractors, asserting that she would not allow them to "bully him." Nicki remarked, "He has a lot of strength behind him, and God is watching over him. Amen." For those who may not know, Nicki, whose full name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, hails from Trinidad. She possesses Trump’s “gold card,” which was introduced in December. It is reported that immigrants can pay $1 million (£723,650) along with a $15,000 (£10,854) processing fee in exchange for US residency. In light of the crackdown on illegal immigration, this program has faced criticism.
