Nicki Minaj Reflects on COVID-19 Vaccine Controversy in Vogue Interview, Maintains Desire for Independent Assessment
In Vogue interview, rapper Nicki Minaj addresses her previous controversial comments about the COVID-19 vaccine, underscores her refusal to align with political groups, and clarifies her stance on body positivity.
- Nicki Minaj reaffirms her stance on not being influenced by political sides in her recent Vogue interview, maintaining her viewpoint on not advocating for politicians on social media.
- In 2021, Minaj faced backlash for expressing her skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccine, stating that she wanted to undertake her own research, particulary being influenced by an alleged incident of adverse effect on her cousin's friend.
- The allegations about the side-effects led to authorities in Trinidad launching investigations, which did not yield any supporting evidence, and Minaj's posts were marked as misinformation by Twitter.
- Despite support from several right-wing politicians and outlets, Minaj asserts her refusal to let others dictate her political beliefs or stances, insisting that her perspective doesn't change whether one leans left or right.
- Minaj also addresses her views on body positivity, celebrating all body types and discussing her personal experiences, but voicing concerns about health implications associated with body positivity.