LOS ANGELES — Music artist and social media influencer Milan Christopher has issued a public letter announcing he can no longer support rapper Nicki Minaj, citing her alignment with political figures and movements he says endanger marginalized communities.
In a statement shared to his followers, Christopher — who has long identified himself as one of Minaj’s most loyal supporters — said the decision comes after years of admiration for Minaj’s artistry, impact, and cultural influence. The letter, however, marks a sharp break following Minaj’s recent political positioning and public appearances.
“This is a statement I never imagined I would have to write,” Christopher said. “For well over a decade, I have been one of Nicki Minaj’s most loyal, vocal, and dedicated supporters. But today, I must officially and publicly step back.”
Christopher’s letter centers heavily on Minaj’s association with former President Donald Trump and what he describes as “the ideology of white Christian nationalism.” He argues that such affiliations are historically tied to violence, discrimination, and systemic harm toward Black people, LGBTQ communities, immigrants, and other vulnerable groups.
He also criticized Minaj’s recent remarks at the United Nations, where she singled out Christian suffering in Nigeria — a point Christopher said overlooked the experiences of Muslims, secular children, LGBTQ Nigerians, and other groups subjected to kidnapping, trafficking, and violence.
“Violence in Nigeria is not selective, and our compassion should not be either,” he wrote.
Christopher connected his concerns abroad to issues facing Americans at home, listing what he described as ongoing threats to women’s reproductive rights, undocumented families, and the safety of Black Americans, particularly women. He stated that Minaj’s alignment with those in power “places millions in harm’s way.”
“Nicki’s talent is undeniable. Her influence is unmatched. But influence comes with responsibility,” he wrote. “And when that influence uplifts systems that actively harm Black people, women, LGBTQ people, immigrants, and vulnerable communities worldwide, I must choose my integrity over my fandom.”
Christopher emphasized that the letter was not written in anger but in “heartbreak, disappointment, and clarity,” noting that he had supported Minaj since her early career, referencing her “play time is over” era. He said he could no longer endorse anyone whose political alliances threaten the communities he belongs to and advocates for.
“I cannot stand beside or endorse anyone who stands with the very forces that endanger, oppress, and ostracize me, my community, my family, and our future generations,” Christopher wrote.
Minaj has not publicly responded to Christopher’s letter as of Wednesday.
Christopher, known for his appearances on reality television and his outspoken advocacy for LGBTQ rights, said his departure from Minaj’s fandom was made “peacefully” but firmly.
“This is not written in hatred,” he concluded. “It is written in heartbreak.”
