Rapper Nicki Minaj unleashed a fiery rebuke of New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, calling her an “evil woman” and warning she will face divine retribution in a series of social media posts that have ignited political controversy ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race.
In a post on X, Minaj didn’t mince words about the Democratic governor, demanding her removal from office regardless of election outcomes. “Kathy Hochul is an evil woman. The Democratic Party should forfeit her seat because even if she wins, she will be of great consequence to them,” the Grammy-nominated artist wrote. “Downward spiral for her. She will not escape God’s wrath. She did not denounce evil when she had the chance.”
The rapper’s attacks intensified after she responded to video footage of Hochul making remarks about youth in the Bronx. In the clip, the governor discussed wanting to open up opportunities to “Black kids growing up in the Bronx who don’t even know what the word ‘computer’ is.”
Minaj seized on the comments, posting in all capital letters: “HOW MUCH MORE DO YOU NEED TO SEE & HEAR FROM THEM?!! HOW DARE YOU AS BLACK PEOPLE VOTE FOR THIS VILE WICKED CURSE OF A WOMAN? HOW DARE YOU AS CHRISTIANS?! SHE STAYS SILENT ON HARM BEING CAUSED TO THE INNOCENT & THIS IS WHAT SHE THINKS OF YOUR CHILDREN!”
The musician also used the opportunity to throw her support behind Republican Bruce Blakeman, who is challenging Hochul for the governorship.
Governor Fires Back at Rapper
Hochul didn’t let the criticism go unanswered. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, the governor suggested Minaj should spend less time online and distance herself from certain political influences.
“Maybe she oughta get outside and get offline a little more,” Hochul told reporters. “And stop going to Trump rallies, it’s kinda poisoning your mind.”
The exchange marks the latest chapter in Minaj’s increasingly public political engagement. The rapper has ramped up her support for President Trump since appearing at Turning Point USA’s Americafest last year, where she spoke about finding inner strength and rejecting outside pressure.
From Music Star to Political Voice
“Sometimes you just get tired of it, and then you realize, ‘Wait a minute, I have something inside of me that’s stronger than what’s out there,'” Minaj said at the Turning Point USA event, according to reporting from Breitbart.
She continued: “When you’ve had enough, you realize, ‘Wait a minute, why do I even care about these people and what they think? Who are they? They don’t even know who they are.”
The confrontation between one of hip-hop’s biggest stars and New York’s sitting governor highlights the increasingly blurred lines between entertainment and politics in American culture. Minaj, who has millions of followers across social media platforms, wields significant influence particularly among younger voters.
Her criticism of Hochul centers not just on policy disagreements but on what she characterizes as moral failings, invoking religious language about divine judgment and evil. The rapper’s appeal to both racial and religious identity in her posts suggests an attempt to mobilize specific voting blocs against the incumbent governor.
Hochul’s recorded comments about children in the Bronx have provided ammunition for critics who view them as condescending or out of touch with the communities the governor claims to serve. The clip has circulated widely on social media, where users have debated whether the remarks reflect genuine concern or unconscious bias.
Political Stakes and Celebrity Influence
The timing of Minaj’s attacks comes as New York’s gubernatorial race enters its final stretch. While Hochul has maintained her position as the Democratic incumbent, Republican challengers have sought to capitalize on voter dissatisfaction with various aspects of state governance.
Celebrity endorsements and criticisms have become increasingly consequential in modern elections, with figures from entertainment, sports, and business regularly weighing in on political contests. Minaj’s willingness to attack a sitting governor in such stark terms demonstrates the potential power of celebrity voices in shaping political narratives.
The rapper’s evolution into a more overtly political figure represents a broader trend of entertainers becoming more vocal about their ideological positions. Her appearance at conservative events and her defense of Trump administration policies have marked a departure from the typical political leanings associated with many hip-hop artists.
For Hochul, the exchange presents both risks and opportunities. While celebrity criticism can damage a politician’s image, particularly among younger voters, responses that appear dismissive could backfire by seeming out of touch or condescending themselves.
As the gubernatorial race continues, both Minaj’s criticism and Hochul’s response are likely to be dissected by political analysts and voters alike, adding another dimension to an already complex electoral landscape in America’s fourth most populous state.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/10/29/nicki-minaj-calls-new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-an-evil-woman-she-will-not-escape-gods-wrath/