Nicki Minaj has found herself in the middle of political discussions recently, facing scrutiny over her social media activity and her public statements on California Governor Gavin Newsom. Reports have surfaced suggesting bot amplification of her conservative political posts. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj also made waves with her sharp critique of Gavin Newsom’s remarks on his SAT scores and dyslexia.
Bot Activity Around Nicki Minaj Posts
Recent reports suggest that Nicki Minaj’s political posts, particularly those favoring President Donald Trump, have been significantly amplified by bots. According to a Politico report, thousands of bots on X (formerly Twitter) have been working to boost her pro-Trump content. This activity allegedly helped her posts reach millions of views online. Cyabra, a disinformation detection company, identified over 18,000 bots involved in this coordinated effort. The company’s CEO noted that this kind of orchestrated activity at the intersection of politics and music is unusual.
Defending Nicki Minaj’s Influence
However, Trump media adviser Alex Bruesewitz pushed back against the Politico report. He claimed the findings from Cyabra were unreliable. Bruesewitz argued that Cyabra has alleged partnerships with figures who are known rivals of Nicki Minaj, specifically mentioning Cardi B’s agent. He stated that Nicki Minaj, as a prominent female rapper, doesn’t need bots to promote her. Bruesewitz also expressed doubts about Cyabra’s tools and data accuracy, as reported by XXL. Cardi B later responded to Bruesewitz on X, threatening legal action and defending Cyabra’s legitimacy.
Nicki Minaj Criticizes Gavin Newsom
Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj also made headlines for her strong reaction to comments made by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom discussed his SAT scores and dyslexia during a talk in Atlanta. He shared that he scored 960 on the SAT and struggles with reading due to his learning disability. He explained his intention was to be vulnerable and connect with the audience.
Backlash Over Newsom’s Remarks
Nicki Minaj took to X to voice her disapproval of Newsom’s remarks. She suggested his approach was patronizing, stating, “His way of bonding with black ppl is to tell them how stupid he is & that he can’t read.” She accused him of slowing his speech as if speaking to children. Minaj claimed this showed Newsom genuinely believed the audience was unintelligent. She also implied he had received unearned advantages in his career. This criticism was also noted by AllHipHop and HotNewHipHop.
Newsom Responds to Criticism
Gavin Newsom later addressed the backlash, particularly the accusations of racism. He questioned why critics focused on his comments while remaining silent on past remarks by Donald Trump. Newsom defended his statements, explaining they were about authenticity and vulnerability, not making assumptions about intelligence. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens also provided context, emphasizing that “context matters more than a headline” and that residents don’t need to be told when to be offended
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