“A horrible human being”: Perez Hilton accuses Nicki Minaj of getting a hefty paycheck after her praise of TPUSA AmFest

Nicki Minaj’s appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmFest has sparked sharp reactions across pop culture, with Perez Hilton adding fuel to the debate. The rapper sat down with Erika Kirk at the conservative conference and spoke candidly about faith, politics, and leadership, remarks that quickly circulated online.

While Nicki Minaj said the experience was deeply personal and spiritually meaningful, Hilton publicly questioned her motivations, hinting that she was paid.

Perez Hilton questions Nicki Minaj’s TPUSA AmFest praise

During her AmFest appearance, Minaj praised the event in unusually reverent terms, telling the audience, “I've performed for crowds, huge crowds all around the world. And no matter how many songs I do on that stage, it didn't mean as much as this because this is a direct link for younger people. This is a direct link between young people and God.” The comment stood out given her global fame and typical performance-driven milestones.

Hilton reacted on his podcast with a pointed jab. “The zero-time Grammy award-winning rapper wants you all to know how much her appearance today at the Turning Point's conference means to her,” he said.

He added, “And what I want to really know is how much was Nicki paid. Get that bag. I'm not even mad.” Though he claimed political detachment, Hilton emphasized that his criticism wasn’t about ideology alone, saying he disliked Minaj because “she’s a horrible human being.”

The podcaster also revisited longstanding controversies tied to Minaj’s personal life, referencing her husband Kenneth Petty and her brother’s criminal convictions. “Nicki… just loves supporting those kinds of people,” Hilton claimed, alleging she helped fund her brother’s legal defense.



At the same event, Minaj praised President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, calling the administration “full of love and soul” and saying she could “relate to them.” When asked about backlash from the music industry, she dismissed it simply, saying she “didn't notice.”

As celebrities increasingly step into polarizing political spaces, Minaj’s AmFest appearance and Hilton’s reaction, underscore how fame, money, and ideology collide, leaving audiences divided over authenticity and intent.

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