Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Posting Spree Boosted by Bots, New Report Claims

Rolling Stone

by Jon Blistein

February 23, 2026

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Nicki Minaj’s recent political engagement on X has sparked controversy after a report by disinformation firm Cyabra claimed that at least 33% of accounts interacting with her MAGA-related posts last fall were likely fake. The study analyzed 51 posts between November and December, revealing that out of over 55,000 profiles, nearly 19,000 showed signs of being bots or inauthentic accounts. This contrasts sharply with the typical 7-10% benchmark for fake activity on social media. Cyabra’s report suggests these fake accounts were part of a coordinated effort to amplify Minaj’s political content, using repetitive and uniform language to shape the tone of discussions around her posts. The bots’ behavior closely mirrored organic engagement patterns, making it difficult to distinguish them from real users. Many fake accounts posted short, repetitive comments designed to boost visibility rather than engage meaningfully. The report also highlighted a concerning overlap between Minaj’s supporters and those promoting content from Turning Point USA, a right-wing group tied to Charlie Kirk. This raises questions about whether the engagement was part of a deliberate strategy to manipulate public perception. While some genuine conservative influencers like Dom Lucre and Matt Wallace amplified Minaj’s message, they denied any coordinated effort. Lucre even criticized the report, suggesting it was an attempt to discredit Minaj by framing her as a bot-fueled influence peddler. Despite this pushback, the findings underscore broader concerns about authenticity in social media discourse and the potential for

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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/23/2026