A 2024 video of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk resurfaced online as rapper Nicki Minaj’s appearance at the Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest event in Phoenix sparked fresh attention and debate. In the clip, which began circulating widely on social media this week, Kirk is seen during a college debate saying he did not consider Minaj “a good role model for 18-year-old Black girls,” referencing her and other artists when discussing cultural influences — remarks that have now drawn renewed scrutiny given Minaj’s involvement with the conservative gathering.
Minaj’s presence at the event alongside Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk and current leader of the organization, has been the center of discussion among fans and political commentators. The rapper spoke about her personal beliefs, praised former President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, and addressed topics including faith and public discourse during her onstage conversation.
The resurfaced comments from Kirk originally stem from a 2024 exchange in which he critiqued aspects of contemporary music and culture, naming Minaj in the context of his argument about role models. That footage has now gone viral again, drawing reactions both online and in media as people note the juxtaposition between Kirk’s past statements and Minaj’s current high-profile appearance at the conservative event.
