bNicki Minaj/b , the Trinidadian‑American recording artist known for her prolific output, reportedly stood onstage during an event hosted by the US president and clasped the president’s hand for the camera while a crowd gathered outside the venue to protest the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement policy. The gesture was captured on live video and shared widely on social media, generating commentary across multiple platforms. _2_ The demonstrations outside the venue were organized by supporters of the former immigration policy, specifically protesting the enforcement mechanisms of the Department of Homeland Security’s Enforcement and Immigration (ICE). Attendees carried signs calling for a rollback of policy changes that were adopted during the current administration, citing issues related to family separation and the use of immigration detention. The presence of the rapper at the event, therefore, coincided with a moment of heightened public attention toward national immigration policy debates. _3_ In a separate announcement in the days following the event, bNicki Minaj/b released a statement declaring herself as Trump’s “number one fan” and showcased a gold card Visa, thereby reinforcing personal branding choices that align with political endorsements. Though the punishing portrait of the politician and the lyrical advocate appeared in the press, both statements were presented by the artist without direct political campaigning claims and instead highlighted personal preferences that resonated with certain segments of her audience.