Nicki Minaj’s ‘Free of Charge’ Citizenship Claims Raise Questions: Where Was She Born?
Nicki Minaj is no stranger to controversy. Her recent political leanings have put her at the center of even more controversy. Instead of going quiet, however, the rapper is doubling down, sharing her plans to attain citizenship in the United States “free of charge” under the “Trump Gold Card” program. The announcement has raised some questions, with many fans curious about Minaj’s upbringing and where she was born.
Where was Nicki Minaj born and raised?
Nicki Minaj has spent much of her life in the United States, but she’s not actually a United States citizen. Minaj was born in Trinidad and Tobago. She later moved to the United States to reunite with her mother, who had emigrated before her daughter. Minaj was around 5 when she landed on U.S. soil.
She was raised mainly in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Minaj has often discussed how the culture of New York City and Queens has shaped her persona and career aspirations. While she was raised in Queens from a young age, the “Super Bass” singer did reveal that she was initially undocumented. She is currently a legal permanent resident while she navigates the citizenship process. It is unclear exactly how long the process will take, but “Trump Gold Card” recipients are fast-tracked for citizenship.
What is the ‘Trump Gold Card’?
Nicki Minaj’s big citizenship announcement came after she received a “Trump Gold Card” directly from the president. The “gold card” she mentioned is a visa program that fast-tracks individuals toward citizenship if they demonstrate an interest and the ability to make a positive impact on the United States.
Nicki Minaj insists that she’ll now become a citizen “free of charge” with President Donald Trump’s backing. “Free” seems to be a subjective term for Minaj, as the visa program primarily relies on a massive donation to be considered eligible. According to CNBC, applications must demonstrate their potential impact by donating $1 million and paying a $15,000 processing fee. Minaj has not mentioned how much she may have donated to be accepted into the elite program.
