Nicki Minaj Admits She’s Not a U.S. Citizen Despite Massive Tax Contributions
Nicki Minaj Shares Her Immigration Status in a TikTok Live Session
Nicki Minaj has revealed that despite paying millions of dollars in taxes over the years, she is still not recognized as a U.S. citizen. The rapper, originally from **Trinidad & Tobago**, made the surprising revelation during a TikTok Live session with a fan earlier this week.
Nicki Minaj Came to the U.S. as an Undocumented Immigrant
Arriving in the **United States** as an undocumented immigrant when she was just five years old, Nicki shared that her contributions through taxes have yet to result in her receiving citizenship. Despite her fame and financial success, the “Queen” rapper expressed frustration over not being granted an honorary citizenship after decades in the country.
Speaking Out Against Harsh Immigration Policies
In 2018, Nicki criticized the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies, reflecting on her own experience as an undocumented child. She voiced empathy for the children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, saying she couldn’t imagine the fear they must have felt.
Though Nicki Minaj has lived in the U.S. for most of her life and contributed millions to the economy, her path to citizenship remains unfinished.