Rap superstar Nicki Minaj is having a moment. And by that I mean she’s undergoing some sort of spiritual and political awakening, embracing conservative values and unashamedly standing for them at a time when it’s never been more unpopular to do so, especially in the entertainment industry. She’s hardly alone. Far more conservatives work in the arts than most people realize. However, many of them have allowed cancel culture to slap duct tape across their mouths.
That is not Minaj’s style. She clearly does not fear the opinions of her colleagues in the music world, and that fearlessness is refreshing. Minaj has been on fire lately, openly supporting President Donald Trump, hitting back at the Grammys for mocking her and her bold stand against leftism, and even appearing at a Turning Point USA event where CEO Erika Kirk interviewed her.
Her latest social media post about voter ID laws continues that trend. In the now-viral post, Minaj championed universal voter ID laws, questioning why the issue even requires discussion or debate.
“What sensible forward thinking cutting edge leading nation is having a DEBATE on whether or not there should be VOTER ID?!?!!!! Like?!?!? They’re actually fighting NOT to have ppl present ID while voting for your leaders!!!!!” she wrote on the platform. “Do you get it?!?!!!! Do you get it now?!?!!!”
Now, I know what you’re thinking. Rap megastar Kanye West once had a “moment” where he proclaimed faith in Christ and appeared legitimately transformed by the gospel. That transformation ultimately proved false, given his deep fall into debauchery and antisemitism, which he has not apologized for. But Jesus said we would know His true followers by the fruit they bear in their lives. No obedience means no saving faith. Period. Full stop.
Many people are probably skeptical of what looks like a sudden turn by Minaj, especially when they recall the situation with West. And that skepticism is perfectly reasonable. In fact, I’m a little skeptical myself. We’ve been burned by opportunists with massive platforms and influence before. But something I’ve learned in my walk with Christ is to give everyone a fair shake. Assume the best about people, not the worst.
For now, I’m choosing to believe that Minaj is genuinely beginning to walk toward the light. Someone of her caliber promoting solid values and actually living them out could help spread the message of liberty to places conservatives have historically struggled to reach. We should root for her and show support for her boldness whenever possible.
Plenty of people already are, as the response to her voter ID post shows. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) replied with a simple, short “Ty,” meaning “thank you.” The post comes as Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced a revised bill that would require voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
Lawmakers call the bill the SAVE America Act. According to Breitbart News, “The updated bill would expand the original proposal by adding a nationwide voter ID requirement for federal elections, requiring voters to present an eligible photo identification document when casting a ballot.”
Pray that Nicki Minaj has the fortitude to continue serving as a bold voice for truth, and that this change of heart truly takes root and blossoms into a life that bears fruit for liberty and, ultimately, for Christ. Nobody stands beyond the help and hope of Jesus—not even ultra-rich celebrities.
