Nicki Minaj Praises Elon Musk at Starship Test Launch as Countdown Halts 40 Seconds Before Liftoff
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Updated · HotNewHipHop · May 22
Nicki Minaj Praises Elon Musk at Starship Test Launch as Countdown Halts 40 Seconds Before Liftoff
8 articles · Updated · HotNewHipHop · May 22
Nicki Minaj drew fresh attention at SpaceX’s Starbase site in Texas, thanking Elon Musk “for everything that you’re doing for humanity” during the latest Starship launch event.
About 40 seconds before liftoff, SpaceX scrubbed the 12th Starship test flight after technical issues interrupted the countdown, pushing the launch attempt to Friday.
The appearance quickly spread across social media, where reactions split between praise for backing space exploration and criticism of Minaj’s support for Musk and other conservative-linked figures.
The episode lands amid months of backlash over Minaj’s public support for President Donald Trump, underscoring how her political comments now drive as much attention as her music.
As celebrity worlds collide with tech ambitions, what is the true price of a superstar’s public endorsement?
What compels global superstars to risk their legacy by embracing controversial public figures and ideas?