Rapper Nicki Minaj has intensified her criticism of former White House COVID-19 advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, releasing a satirical video and a series of social media posts in the wake of his recent Senate testimony.
In a video shared on Friday, Minaj impersonated Fauci writing in a diary, beginning with, "Dear Diary, well the press is hot for me." She continued the parody with exaggerated claims about her public image before pivoting to criticism of Fauci's pandemic leadership.
"Never mind that I sent millions of children back years on their education ... the elderly are alone and afraid, dying by themselves," Minaj stated in the video. She concluded the parody by saying, "If anyone asks questions, me and my gang ruins their lives."
The video followed Fauci's appearance before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times when questioned about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing occurred after the release of Fauci's pandemic-era diary by committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., which details his meetings and observations throughout the pandemic.
Minaj also posted on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, criticizing COVID-19 booster recommendations. "They started telling yall to get a new booster shot every 5 to 10 business days like it was the new Jordans droppin?!?!!!!!!! That's when I knew. I went in my backyard & started building the Arc. Nicki's Arc. I know the Lord won't send another flood but still," she wrote.
In another post, Minaj blamed Fauci for what she described as lasting emotional and societal damage caused during the pandemic. She detailed concerns for newborns, children, traumatized pregnant women, and the elderly, as well as mental health struggles among young people and a perceived loss of trust in government. The post included an AI-generated image depicting Fauci writing in a diary.
Minaj's remarks garnered both support and criticism online. Some users expressed agreement, sharing personal regrets about COVID-19 vaccinations and seeking justice. Actor Rob Schneider commented on X, calling Minaj "a rarity in show business, a real truth teller!!"
Conversely, critics argued that Minaj, as a musician, lacked the authority to comment on public health matters, contrasting her career with Fauci's decades of experience in science and public service. One critic wrote, "We studied science. You sang songs. We aren’t the same. Stay in [your] lane."
Minaj has previously voiced challenges to Fauci and COVID-19 policies, indicating that her public disagreement with the former advisor continues.