Nicki Minaj calls Hochul "evil woman" on X, urges New Yorkers to vote Blakeman
Rapper Nicki Minaj attacked New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in posts on X and urged Black voters and Christians to back Republican Bruce Blakeman. Hochul told reporters Minaj should "get outside" and stop going to Trump rallies.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Rapper Nicki Minaj wrote on X that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is "an evil woman" who "will not escape God's wrath". New York PostR ““Kathy Hochul is an evil woman,” the Trinidadian Queens-raised rapper wrote on X Tuesday.” Read at New York Post ↗ NewsweekN “Minaj branded Democratic Governor Hochul "an evil woman" adding: "She will not escape God’s wrath."” Read at Newsweek ↗ Mixed · 2She also wrote that the Democratic Party "should forfeit her seat because even if she wins, she will be of great consequence to them" and that Hochul "did not denounce evil when she had the chance". New York PostR “The Democratic Party should forfeit her seat because even if she wins, she will be of great consequence to them.” Read at New York Post ↗ NewsweekN “She did not denounce evil when she had the chance.”” Read at Newsweek ↗ Mixed · 2In a separate post, Minaj urged Black people and Christians in particular to vote for Hochul's Republican opponent, Bruce Blakeman, writing "Vote BLAKEMAN!" New York PostR “HOW DARE YOU AS BLACK PEOPLE VOTE FOR THIS VILE WICKED CURSE OF A WOMAN? HOW DARE YOU AS CHRISTIANS?!” Read at New York Post ↗ NewsweekN “In a separate post Minaj urged “BLACK PEOPLE” and “CHRISTIANS” specifically to vote for Hochul’s Republican opponent Bruce Blakeman.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Right · 1The New York Post says Minaj was targeting a remark Hochul made at a Milken Institute Global Conference forum in May 2024, in which she said "black kids in the Bronx" did not know what computers are. New York PostR “Hochul made the offhand remark while speaking on stage at a forum during the Milken Institute Global Conference in May 2024.” Read at New York Post ↗ Mixed · 2Asked about the posts by reporters, Hochul said Minaj should "get outside" and stop going to Trump rallies because it was "poisoning" her. New York PostR ““She oughta get outside,” Hochul told reporters at a press conference Tuesday telling the rapper to “stop going to Trump rallies because it’s poisoning her.”” Read at New York Post ↗ NewsweekN “Hochul said the singer needed to “get outside” adding: “And stop going to Trump rallies, it’s kinda poisoning your mind.”” Read at Newsweek ↗ Mixed · 2Minaj is a supporter of President Donald Trump and, per the Post, has been campaigning for Republicans and Trump-backed candidates; Newsweek says she flew with Trump to a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25. New York PostR “the rapper continues to campaign for Republicans and President Trump backed candidates.” Read at New York Post ↗ NewsweekN “On October 25, Minaj travelled with President Trump to a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Centre · 1Newsweek reports that White House Communications Director Steven Cheung shared a video of Minaj on that flight and joked she might be the new White House press secretary; the official White House X account replied with an "eyeballs" emoji. NewsweekN “Steven Cheung, the White House Director of Communications, shared a video of Minaj on the flight jokingly adding: “Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary! @NICKIMINAJ””“The official White House X account responded to this with the “eyeballs” emoji.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Right · 1The Post adds that Blakeman raised the "black kids in the Bronx" comment earlier this month in the only gubernatorial debate, calling it "reprehensible" after Hochul accused him of palling around with white supremacists, which he denied. New York PostR ““I never went around with white supremacists; I’m offended by that. Let’s talk about your record,” Blakeman said.” Read at New York Post ↗ Mixed · 2The two outlets differ on when Minaj posted (the Post says Tuesday, Newsweek says Wednesday), and the Post calls the election "Tuesday's" without a date. New York PostR “pushed for GOP hopeful Bruce Blakeman in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election.” Read at New York Post ↗ NewsweekN “In an X post on Wednesday, Minaj said” Read at Newsweek ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left0 outlets
No left outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Presents the attack as a spin-off of the White House press secretary joke about Minaj, placing her in Trump's orbit.
- Emphasis
- Minaj's Trump ties, the Port Huron rally and Cheung's joke.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the Bronx comment that the Post gives as the trigger, or the debate exchange with Blakeman.
- Charged language
- “fiery attack”
- For example
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“Rapper and Donald Trump supporter Nicki Minaj launched a fiery attack on New York state's Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul” — Newsweek
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Leads with Minaj's attack on Hochul and her call to vote for Blakeman, using the Bronx comment as the grievance and Blakeman's debate line as backing.
- Emphasis
- Minaj's strongest wording, the Bronx computers remark, and Blakeman's criticism of Hochul at the debate.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the Port Huron rally with Trump or the White House press secretary joke.
- Charged language
- “goes scorched earth”“evil woman”“slammed”
- For example
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“Nicki Minaj goes scorched earth on ‘evil woman’ Hochul, urges NY voters to back Blakeman in gov race” — New York Post
“Blakeman scorched Hochul earlier this month during their sole gubernatorial debate” — New York Post
What every side reports
- Minaj called Hochul "an evil woman" in a post on X and said she "will not escape God's wrath".
- Minaj urged Black people and Christians to vote for Republican Bruce Blakeman.
- Hochul told reporters Minaj should "get outside" and stop going to Trump rallies.
Where accounts differ
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When Minaj posted
- Centre
- Newsweek says the X post was on Wednesday.
- Right
- The New York Post says she wrote on X on Tuesday.
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Wording of Hochul's reply
- Centre
- Newsweek quotes her as saying Trump rallies are "kinda poisoning your mind".
- Right
- The Post quotes her as saying they are "poisoning her".
Nicki Minaj person
Calls Hochul evil, says the Democratic Party should forfeit her seat, and urges Black voters and Christians to vote for Blakeman.
“SHE STAYS SILENT ON HARM BEING CAUSED TO THE INNOCENT & THIS IS WHAT SHE THINKS OF YOUR CHILDREN! Vote BLAKEMAN!”” — New York Post
Kathy Hochul person
Dismisses Minaj's attack, saying she should get outside and stop going to Trump rallies.
“Hochul said the singer needed to “get outside” adding: “And stop going to Trump rallies, it’s kinda poisoning your mind.”” — Newsweek
Bruce Blakeman person
Per the Post, Blakeman called Hochul's Bronx remark "reprehensible" at the debate and denied associating with white supremacists. He is not quoted responding to Minaj.
““I never went around with white supremacists; I’m offended by that. Let’s talk about your record,” Blakeman said.” — New York Post
Left0 articles
No coverage yet.
Centre1 article
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Nicki Minaj Takes Aim at Kathy Hochul Amid Press Secretary Buzz
Neutral Reports the exchange largely through quotes and links it to Minaj's Trump rally appearance and the press secretary joke.
Right1 article
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Nicki Minaj goes scorched earth on ‘evil woman’ Hochul, urges NY voters to back Blakeman in gov race
Mixed Reports Minaj's attack in vivid, combative language and ties it to the Bronx comment and Blakeman's debate criticism of Hochul.
- 29 Oct 04:22 First New York PostR Nicki Minaj goes scorched earth on ‘evil woman’ Hochul, urges NY voters to back Blakeman in gov race
- 29 Oct 07:57 +3h 35m NewsweekN Nicki Minaj Takes Aim at Kathy Hochul Amid Press Secretary Buzz
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