Several viral rumors have spread about rapper Nicki Minaj—including that she lost 10 million Instagram followers and deactivated her account—since her controversial appearance at a Turning Point USA event, though most appear to be false.
Multiple articles and social media posts claim Minaj lost 10 million followers on Instagram and then deactivated her account, though there appears to be no evidence for these claims.
Social Blade, a social media analytics company, does not have any data for Minaj’s Instagram follower count after Oct. 20, ostensibly the date she deactivated, and there is no indication she lost millions of followers prior to deleting her account.
Among the dubious rumors spread on social media include viral posts claiming celebrities like Madonna and Beyoncé unfollowed Minaj on Instagram after the Turning Point conference—which would not be possible if her Instagram was deactivated in October.
Another claim went viral on X and TikTok purporting to show Rihanna calling Minaj a “clown” for speaking at the Turning Point event, though there is no evidence Rihanna actually weighed in on Minaj’s event appearance.
Singer Lizzo posted and deleted a TikTok video addressing Minaj’s Turning Point appearance, though the video has since been reuploaded by other users. In the video, Lizzo responded to a question from a fan about Minaj’s Turning Point appearance, saying she is “not...
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