Nicki Minaj Poses With Trump, Declares Herself His 'No. 1 Fan' at Launch of Newborn Investment Program

Rapper Nicki Minaj held hands with President Donald Trump and posed for photographs with him during a summit at the U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday, where she spoke in support of his new program creating investment accounts for newborns.

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The event, held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, marked the launch of "Trump Accounts," which provide a $1,000 initial deposit from the federal government into tax-advantaged investment accounts for every child born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028.

Families can contribute up to $5,000 annually to the accounts, while employers can add up to $2,500 per year, with the funds invested in the stock market and accessible only when the child reaches age 18.

Minaj, who appeared alongside Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, pledged between $150,000 and $300,000 of her own money to fund such accounts for newborns of her fans, known as "Barbz."

The program stems from Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax legislation signed into law on July 4, 2025, and sign-ups will begin through the Treasury website in May, with contributions starting July 4.

"I absolutely love my Barbz. I want to see them bring healthy, and successful children into the world. Becoming a mother was the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me, and I want others to experience the same joy my son has brought into my life," Minaj said.

Trump ushered Minaj onto the stage, where the pair held hands in a moment that spread across social media platforms. Minaj also uploaded a joint TikTok video with Trump, in which she referred to him as "the best president of all time" and he called her the "queen of Rap."

"Well, I don't know what to say, but I will say that I am probably the president's number one fan. And that's not going to change. And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more," Minaj said.

Other contributors to the program include Michael and Susan Dell, who pledged $6.25 billion, and Ray Dalio, who committed $75 million in Connecticut, along with companies such as BlackRock, Charter Communications, Visa, Mastercard and Uber.

The accounts aim to promote financial literacy and address prosperity gaps in urban communities.