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11.11.2023 / 12:09

Nicki Minaj on her Covid controversy: “I like to make my own assessment of everything”

Nicki Minaj has spoken out about her controversial COVID-19 tweets that she made in 2021.The rapper went viral for her series of tweets on the vaccine – most famously, she claimed a friend of her cousin in Trinidad became impotent after receiving the vaccine. “His testicles became swollen,” she wrote on X/Twitter. “His friend was weeks away from getting married, now the girl called off the wedding.

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Nicki Minaj talks COVID 19 vaxx controversy: I don’t ‘go with the crowd’

Vogue December cover story published Thursday. “I’m one of those people who doesn’t go with a crowd,” the “Super Bass” singer told the outlet.

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Drake Reschedules Young Money Reunion Show After Contracting COVID-19

Drake contracting covid can release a sigh of relief. The rapper announced Thursday that he tested negative and will be performing with Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne on August 6 at OVO Fest’s Young Money Reunion.Taking to Instagram to share the announcement, Drake wrote, «Negative test…positive outcome…this was the only date available until the fall and because the family is so solid everybody is flying back in to make it happen for you all…SEE YOU SATURDAY…young moulaaa.»A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi)Earlier this week, Drake announced that his set at the October World Weekend scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to him contracting COVID-19. “I am truly devastated to say that I tested positive for Covid and the Young Money Reunion show scheduled for tonight is being rescheduled to the SOONEST date possible,” the Canadian MC wrote on his Instagram Stories.

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Drake Tests Positive for COVID-19, Postpones Young Money Reunion Show

Drake announced that his set at the October World Weekend scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to him contracting COVID-19. “I am truly devastated to say that I tested positive for Covid and the Young Money Reunion show scheduled for tonight is being rescheduled to the SOONEST date possible,” the Canadian MC wrote on his Instagram Stories. “I will keep the city posted and share the new date whenever we have it locked.

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Nicki Minaj gets into it with Philadelphia health department over her viral vaccine tweet

Nicki Minaj has responded to the Philadelphia Public Health Department’s take on her viral COVID tweet from last year, where she expressed scepticism around the vaccine.The rapper originally discussed the COVID vaccine in a series of tweets posted on September 13. She started by replying to a Twitter user who noted Minaj had last appeared in public over a year ago.

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50 Cent Jokes About Nicki Minaj’s ‘Swollen Testicles’ Claim About COVID Vaccine On ‘Kimmel’

Rapper/media mogul 50 Cent dropped by Thursday night’s edition of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show.

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Rose McGowan says she “stands with Nicki Minaj” following COVID vaccine controversy

Nicki Minaj after the rapper faced a backlash this week over her remarks about the coronavirus vaccine.Minaj, who said that she would get vaccinated “once I feel I’ve done enough research”, claimed on Monday (September 13) that her cousin’s friend in Trinidad had been made impotent by a COVID vaccine and “his testicles became swollen”.The claim was subsequently dismissed by Trinidad and Tobago’s health minister Terrence Deyalsingh, who said that their department “wasted so much time yesterday running down this false claim”.England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said that Minaj should be “ashamed” of her comments, while US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said the rapper should “be thinking twice about propagating information

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White House offered Nicki Minaj phone call to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine

FILE - Rapper Nicki Minaj is seen arriving to the 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp.

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White House Offers Nicki Minaj a Call to Discuss Her COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns, Official Says

Nicki Minaj a call with a doctor, according to an official, after she expressed concerns this week about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The rapper tweeted on Monday that she wants to do more research before getting vaccinated and claimed that a friend of her cousin's had experienced adverse effects from it, which health officials have refuted. «My cousin in Trinidad won't get the vaccine cuz his friend got it & became impotent.

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Nicki Minaj’s ‘swollen testicles’ COVID-19 vaxx claim false, says Trinidad authorities

tweeted Monday shortly after revealing that she wouldn’t be attending the Met Gala due to its vaccine requirement. “His testicles became swollen.

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Nicki Minaj says her Twitter account was suspended for spreading COVID misinformation

Nicki Minaj has revealed that her Twitter account was temporarily suspended this week for spreading misinformation around COVID-19.The rapper has hit the headlines this week after claiming in a tweet on Monday (September 13) that her cousin’s friend in Trinidad had been left impotent after being vaccinated against the virus. “His testicles became swollen,” she added.“His friend was weeks away from getting married, now the girl called off the wedding.

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Nicki Minaj says she was invited to White House after COVID-19 vaccine tweet

Screenshot of Nicki Minaj Instagram story. (Instagram)A Twitter spokesman told Buzzfeed on Wednesday evening, "Twitter did not take any enforcement action in the account." Minaj tweeted earlier in the day that the White House had invited her to visit after she revealed her hesitancy to get the COVID-19 vaccine on Twitter earlier in the week.

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White House offers to talk to Minaj about vaccines

The White House is willing to set up a call for rapper Nicki Minaj about the safety and effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccine after she said she wanted to do more research on vaccines before getting one.

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Stephen Colbert sends up Nicki Minaj’s COVID-19 misinformation with ‘Super Balls’

The Late Show host Stephen Colbert has parodied Nicki Minaj‘s now-infamous COVID-19 misinformation tweet with a parody of her 2011 hit ‘Super Bass’.The parody was entitled ‘Super Balls’, a reference to Minaj tweeting second-hand and unverified anecdotal information about her cousin’s friend having an adverse side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine.Pre-empted by footage of a fake news team discussing Minaj’s statement, a Minaj soundalike then raps over the song with new lyrics about “swollen testes” and “beach ball nads.”Watch the ‘Super Balls’ skit below:Billboard reports that Colbert spoke about the 2021 Met Gala in the cold open of Wednesday night’s Late Show (September 15), discussing the various attendees and outfits at the gathering.

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Dr. Fauci Says There's 'No Evidence' Supporting Nicki Minaj's Claims That COVID Vaccine Causes Impotency

Nicki Minaj that suggested the COVID-19 vaccine could cause reproductive issues. Minaj, who has over 22 million Twitter followers, sparked controversy Monday for a series of tweets she posted about the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the Met Gala.«They want you to get vaccinated for the Met,» the 38-year-old wrote.

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Trinidad & Tobago health minister pushes back on Nicki Minaj’s claim of cousin’s friend’s swollen testicles

Earlier this week, Nicki Minaj posted her thoughts on COVID-19 vaccines and the Met Gala. It did not go over well.

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Nicki Minaj's Covid-19 vaccine claim false - Trinidad health minister

Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh has criticised as "false" the claim by American rapper Nicki Minaj that a person on the Caribbean island suffered swollen testicles after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine.

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Nicki Minaj’s Covid Vaccine Claims Denied By Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister — Watch

The health minister of Trinidad and Tobago has denied Nicki Minaj‘s claim that her cousin’s friend developed swollen testicles after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. On September 13, the “Super Bass” rapper tweeted that she would not be attending the Met Gala because she did not want to get vaccinated, and the event required proof of vaccination for all who walked the carpet. Her reasoning for not getting the jab was due to a very bizarre claim that her cousin’s friend became “impotent” and had “swollen testicles.”

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Trinidad & Tobago Health Minister shuts down Nicki Minaj’s vaccine claims

Nicki Minaj’s claims about the COVID-19 vaccine.The rapper claimed in a tweet on Monday (September 13) that her cousin’s friend in Trinidad had been left impotent after being vaccinated against the virus. “His testicles became swollen,” she added.

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Nicki Minaj says her cousin’s pal ‘is willing to talk’ after bizarre claim ‘testicles swelled up due to Covid vaccine’

NICKI Minaj says her cousin's friend is willing to be interviewed "for the right price" - days after she alleged that his testicles swelled up due to receiving the Covid vaccine. The 38-year-old singer, of Trinidad, made the baseless claim Monday - moments after revealing to her millions of followers that she had not been jabbed.

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Richard Madeley slams ‘idiot’ Nicki Minaj after her bizarre row with Chris Whitty over Covid vaccines

RICHARD Madeley branded US rapper Nicki Minaj an "idiot" after her bizarre spat with Professor Chris Whitty. Nicki, who has 22million Twitter followers, claimed on the social media site that a Covid vaccine left her cousin's friend impotent.

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GMB's Richard Madeley brands Nicki Minaj an 'idiot' after Covid jab rant

Good Morning Britain anchor Richard Madeley has slammed American rapper, Nicki Minaj, following her recent claims surrounding the Covid-19 vaccines.The rapper has found herself at the centre of a feud between Boris Johnson and Professor Chris Whitty following her bizarre claims.However, Richard was less than impressed after Nicki whose real name is Onika took to Twitter, claiming a relative became impotent after receiving the coronavirus vaccination.Following her posts, England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said during a Downing Street press conference last night: "I regret to say, I think they know that they are peddling untruths but they still do it, in my view, they should be ashamed."Nicki, 38, posted a series of tweets

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Anthony Fauci says there is “no evidence” to Nicki Minaj’s COVID vaccine claims

Nicki Minaj‘s anecdote about a family friend becoming impotent after getting vaccinated for COVID-19.Earlier this week, Minaj said she didn’t attend the 2021 Met Gala because attendees were required to be vaccinated. The rapper has not been vaccinated yet but said she would “once I feel I’ve done enough research”.She also said her cousin in Trinidad “won’t get the vaccine cuz his friend got it & became impotent”.“His testicles became swollen.

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Nicki Minaj says she will get COVID-19 vaccine “once I feel I’ve done enough research”

Nicki Minaj has revealed that she’s “sure” she’ll get vaccinated against COVID-19 to go on tour and once she feels she’s “done enough research”.The rapper discussed the COVID-19 vaccine in a series of tweets posted earlier tonight (September 13). She started by replying to a Twitter user who noted Minaj had last appeared in public over a year ago.

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Nicki Minaj Skips Met Gala After Contracting COVID: I Couldn’t ‘Hold My Baby’

The “Queen of Rap” sadly won’t be attending the 2021 Met Gala. Nicki Minaj, 38, announced via Twitter on Monday (Sept. 13) that she contracted COVID-19 and won’t be attending this year’s star-studded event in New York. Nicki admitted that she was not vaccinated against the virus, and explained to her followers that the infection was also the reason she skipped out on the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. “I was prepping for vmas then i shot a video & guess who got COVID?” she wrote.

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Driver surrenders in hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's father: Cops

NEW YORK - A man was arrested on Long Island Wednesday for the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj's father.At a news conference from police headquarters, Nassau County Police announced that Charles Polevich, 70, of Guam, had turned himself into police. Polevich also has a home on Long Island.Get breaking news alerts in the FOX5NY News app. Download for FREE!On Feb.

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Man arrested in hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's father

MINEOLA, N.Y. – A 70-year-old man arrested Wednesday in the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj’s father stopped briefly to ask the injured man if he was OK but didn't call for help, police said.

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Rapper Nicki Minaj's father killed in hit-and-run

Singer/rapper Nicki Minaj accepts Best Female Hip-Hop Artist onstage during the BET AWARDS '14 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on June 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

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Police say Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver

MINEOA, N.Y. – The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York, police said.

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Trollz: 6ix9ine tops the Billboard 100 chart for the first time; Nicki Minaj gets her second highest track

6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj's controversial track titled Trollz dropped on the internet a week ago. Despite all the backlash received, the song has turned out to be 6ix9ine's biggest hit.

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Nicki Minaj drives fans wild as she goes topless for new Trollz music video

BRIT Award winner Nicki Minaj almost caused the internet to crash as she went topless in the new Trollz music video.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj come together for their new song Trollz; Watch

Looks like Tekashi 6ix9ine is back in the game these days. After teaming up with Akon for the remix of hit song Locked Up, Tekashi 6ix9ine has now collaborated with Nicki Minaj for yet another foot-tapping number.

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Nicki Minaj jokes about pregnancy speculation

Nicki Minaj is playing coy over baby rumours after appearing to tease Twitter followers about her pregnancy cravings and “nausea”.

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Nicki Minaj Hints She Might Be Pregnant While Admitting She’s ‘Throwing Up’ ‘Peeing Non-Stop’

Nicki Minaj seems to have weathered whatever marriage issue was going on with husband Kenneth Petty, 42, that caused her to change her Twitter handle from his surname. She’s back to being “Mrs. Petty” and is now teasing that they may have made a baby together! Barbie celebrated the success of Doja Cat‘s “Say So” remix that features the “Chun-Li- rapper, so she took 20 fan questions during a May 7 Twitter session. She gave her Barbz some clues that she might be pregnant, albeit she seemed to be kidding at times.

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Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat team up for the remix version of hit song 'Say So'

Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat have joined forces to treat the fans with some great music during the quarantine. The two pop singers have collaborated for the remix version of hit song 'Say So' and have released the song today on May 1. Nicki Minaj takes the lead while Doja Cat raps her way into our hearts in the disco-inspired track. You may not be able to hear the new party song at a club anytime soon, but nothing’s stopping you from dancing to it in your room.

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Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj appear on popular TikTok hits ‘Savage’ and ‘Say So’

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Nicki Minaj Fans Fear She Split From Kenneth Petty After She Drops His Name On Social Media

Nicki Minaj, 37, has been radio silent about new husband Kenneth Petty, 42, ever since he was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender in Los Angeles and later appeared in federal court. She has since dropped “Mrs. Petty” from her Twitter and Instagram profiles and replaced it with her latest single “Yikes” instead. Kenneth appeared before a federal judge on March 4 and pleaded not guilty for failing to register as a sex offender. He was then ordered to wear an ankle monitor, not to leave the Southern California area, surrender his passport and he was also given a curfew. He also can’t use drugs of any kind, even legal marijuana. He then had a mugshot taken by the LAPD.

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