Jasmine Crockett Calls Out Nicki Minaj After New Hampshire Midterm Cameo: “Only Out for Herself”

Nicki Minaj’s trip to the polls has turned into a full-blown political firestorm — and now a sitting member of Congress is weighing in.

The rap superstar made an appearance outside Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire, on midterm election day, showing up at a polling station as voters cast their ballots. The stop was part of a run of campaign-trail appearances for Nicki, who has spent recent weeks aligning herself publicly with President Donald Trump and his allies, including Erika Kirk. She was far from the only famous face in the Granite State on Election Day — Rob Gronkowski, Danny Amendola, Mike Tyson, and Floyd Mayweather were also spotted in New Hampshire — but it is Nicki’s appearance that has drawn the sharpest response.

That response came from Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas, who spoke with TMZ in New York City on Tuesday. Crockett did not mince words about the rapper’s recent political turn, saying she believes Nicki’s activism is driven by self-interest rather than the collective good. In Crockett’s view, Nicki is using one of the biggest platforms in music for the wrong reasons, and the congresswoman made clear she does not approve of the direction Nicki has taken.

But Crockett’s message was not only criticism. She also used the moment to urge everyday people to speak up and vote, arguing that the stakes right now touch everyone — citizens and non-citizens alike. She pointed to immigration enforcement and deaths in ICE custody as examples of why silence is not an option, and she called for unity across communities, saying people of different faiths and backgrounds should be standing together in moments like this. Her broader point: influence is a responsibility, and anyone who genuinely cares about more than themselves should be using their voice.

The timing added another layer to the story. Despite the star power deployed in New Hampshire, Democratic nominees swept both the state’s House and Senate seats, leading some observers to argue the celebrity push may have backfired. For Nicki, whose political evolution over the past year has surprised longtime fans and critics alike, the New Hampshire cameo is the latest chapter in a very public transformation — from rap icon to a fixture on the campaign trail.

Whether fans agree with Crockett or stand by Nicki, one thing is certain: the conversation around celebrity, politics, and power is not slowing down anytime soon. And with the midterms now in the rearview, all eyes will be on what Nicki does next — and who answers her.

What do you think about Jasmine Crockett’s comments — did she have a point, or is Nicki just using her voice like everyone else? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and keep those requests coming to Kiss 101.7! Hit us up on the request line at +1 302-357-9831 — we want to hear from you.

Source: TMZ and HotNewHipHop