Nicki Minaj is at the center of a storm once again—this time, sparked by a massive online petition demanding her deportation!

In a jaw-dropping twist, over 12,800 signatures have poured in on Change.org, as U.S. fans accuse the Trinidadian-born superstar of stabbing them in the back with what they describe as ‘harmful rhetoric.’ The explosive petition, launched by a fan named Tristan Hamilton, calls for Washington to examine the rapper’s visa situation, questioning her place in America after her recent, dramatic swing toward conservative politics.

“She used to inspire us—now she’s turned her back on what she once stood for,” Hamilton’s open letter charges, expressing heartbreak over Minaj’s dramatic shift in beliefs. Once a proud advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and progressive values, Nicki’s latest statements—such as telling Erika Kirk, widow of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, that ‘boys should just be boys’—have left longtime supporters stunned.

This all unfolds against the backdrop of a U.S. climate increasingly hostile to immigrants seen as out of step with so-called American ideals. Just this year, several non-citizens have faced deportation for speaking their minds on hot-button issues like the Israel-Hamas conflict. Calls for expulsion reached fever pitch again after the tragic death of right-wing personality Charlie Kirk, with social media ablaze over who deserves to stay.

Nicki, once an outspoken Trump critic, has raised eyebrows by embracing the MAGA agenda in recent months. In November, she made headlines claiming to collaborate with the Biden White House on Christian persecution in Nigeria—an issue that caught the attention of the current administration, which responded with force over the holidays.

The fight over Minaj’s future in the U.S.—she admitted during a September 2024 TikTok livestream that she doesn’t hold American citizenship—has ignited passions on both sides. Petitioners insist this is about more than a pop star’s surprising u-turn; they say it’s about demanding accountability from public figures, especially those with influence across cultures.

Messages seeking comment from Hamilton, the rap queen’s record label, and the Department of Homeland Security have gone unanswered as of Monday, but one thing’s clear: Nicki Minaj just found herself in the middle of America’s culture war—with fans ready to send her packing back to Trinidad.