The X post you're referring to (from 

@Raindropsmedia1
) claims that Nicki Minaj is "no longer considered an illegal immigrant" after receiving Donald Trump's "Gold Card," which supposedly grants her U.S. residency, thanks to her public support for Trump. The attached video appears to compile clips of her interviews, social media posts, and images of a shiny gold card featuring Trump's face and signature.This story went viral on January 28, 2026, after Nicki Minaj herself posted a photo of the card on X with the caption "Welp…", followed by comments like:
  • "Gold Trump card free of charge."
  • "Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President."
  • She mocked residency questions by saying "Residency? The cope is coping."
Key Facts About the Trump "Gold Card"The "Trump Gold Card" is a real immigration program launched under the current administration (via executive action around 2025). It offers a fast-tracked path to lawful permanent residency (green card status, often under EB-1 or EB-2 visa categories) and eventual citizenship for applicants who make a substantial financial contribution to the U.S. Treasury—typically described as a $1 million "gift" plus fees (around $15,000 non-refundable processing). A higher-tier "Platinum Card" version exists with even larger contributions.It's marketed as a way for wealthy foreigners to "substantially benefit" the U.S. and bypass slower traditional routes.Nicki Minaj's Background and Status
  • Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1982, she moved to the U.S. (Queens, New York) at age 5.
  • She has publicly stated she arrived as an "illegal immigrant" as a child (even though her parents later obtained lawful permanent residency/green cards).
  • As recently as 2024, she confirmed she was not a U.S. citizen (despite being a long-time legal permanent resident and paying taxes for decades).
  • She has never been described in credible sources as currently "illegal" or facing deportation in recent years—her status was permanent residency, not undocumented.
The viral claim that she was an "illegal immigrant" right before getting the card is misleading or exaggerated for dramatic effect. The Gold Card seems to have expedited or formalized her path to full citizenship (which she says she's now finalizing).Reactions and Context
  • Many replies call out perceived hypocrisy or "pay-to-play" immigration rules (e.g., "immigration rules clearly don’t apply equally").
  • Others joke about her past support for Trump or speculate it was a reward for loyalty (she called herself his "#1 fan" at a recent Trump-related summit promoting "Trump Accounts" for kids).
  • Some users correctly point out she already had long-term residency and wasn't "illegal" now.
  • There's backlash, including a Change.org petition (approaching 100k signatures) calling for her deportation, tied to her recent political statements.
In short: The post mixes truth (she got/received a Trump Gold Card and is moving toward citizenship) with exaggeration (portraying her as recently "illegal"). It's more of a symbolic/high-profile "win" for her after aligning with Trump, and the card itself is a controversial paid fast-track option that's sparked a lot of debate about fairness in U.S. immigration.