"Why Did the Black Community Turn on Nicki Minaj

Why have a lot of Black fans turned away from Nicki Minaj? Look, Nicki was the queen for years. Pink Friday, the mixtapes, Super Bass – she paved the way for female rappers, no cap. Black women, especially, rode hard for her because she represented that unapologetic Black girl magic in a industry that wasn't always kind to us. But lately? Especially toward the end of 2025 into now, January 2026? There's been a massive shift. Fans unfollowing in droves, petitions popping up, people straight-up saying they're done. What happened?