In his sixth and final turn hosting the Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, Trevor Noah delivered a viral opening monologue that directly targeted Nicki Minaj‘s recent and vocal alignment with Donald Trump.
Addressing Minaj’s notable absence from the Crypto.com Arena ceremony, Noah joked, “Nicki Minaj is not here… She is still at the White House with Donald Trump, discussing very important issues.”
He followed with an impression of Trump debating her over physical features, declaring, “Actually, Nicki, I have the biggest ass.”
The bit, a departure from Noah’s typically apolitical Grammy style, drew loud cheers from the audience. It came days after Minaj dominated headlines for declaring herself Trump’s “No. 1 fan” at a U.S.
Treasury Department summit and promoting a new administration investment program.
The monologue highlighted the significant cultural reaction to the rapper’s political pivot.
