Nicki Minaj fans say they’re leaving Democrat Party as rapper’s politics spark backlash and praise

Nicki Minaj’s recent embrace of President Donald Trump, including her support for voter ID laws and public praise for the president, is now sparking a fresh wave of political reaction online with some fans saying they are leaving the Democrat Party and aligning with Republicans.

The fan posts, first reported by Newsweek on Saturday, surfaced after a week of heightened attention around Minaj’s political comments. 

Several self-identified fans, often known as the "Barbz," said on X that...