Nicki Minaj Opens Up on Her Growing Interest in Politics

• Nicki Minaj says her political engagement stems from a long-held sense of purpose.
• Interest deepened during the last U.S. presidential election.
• She believes resistance and criticism can push people toward their next calling.
• Remarks made during an appearance on the Katie Miller Podcast.

Grammy-winning rapper and global music star Onika Maraj-Petty, professionally known as Nicki Minaj, has revealed why she is increasingly drawn to politics, describing it as a long-standing calling that became clearer during the last U.S. presidential campaign.

A Sense of Purpose Beyond Music

Speaking on the Katie Miller Podcast, Minaj explained that even before achieving fame, she felt destined for more than one path in life. “I had this strong premonition my whole life that I had a second job to do,” she said, emphasizing that her sense of purpose existed long before her music career took off.

The Queens-born artist said that the 2024 U.S. presidential race intensified her political interest, as she found herself reacting strongly to decisions and accurately predicting outcomes. “I was saying, ‘This is a bad idea’ or ‘This is a good idea,’ and the things I was saying were coming to fruition. It made me think, if it’s this easy, then maybe I should do it,” she noted.

Resistance and Criticism as Motivation

Minaj further shared that a recent, undisclosed experience reinforced her political ambitions. She highlighted how challenges, resistance, and criticism can sometimes nudge individuals toward their next purpose. “Sometimes people can push you so much that they push you all the way into your next calling, your next blessing,” she added.

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The clip of the discussion was shared on Instagram by XXL, giving fans and followers a glimpse into Minaj’s evolving perspective beyond the music industry.