Rap superstar Nicki Minaj has once again shown her admiration for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, publicly thanking him for what she described as “saving free speech” while celebrating his birthday.
The award-winning rapper shared the message on X as Musk marked his 55th birthday, adding another chapter to her growing public support for the Tesla and SpaceX boss.
Taking to her X account, Minaj posted a heartfelt birthday tribute addressed directly to Musk.
She wrote:
“Thank you for saving free speech, Elon. Happy Birthday. Love always. From Gag City & the Barbz!”
The post also featured a photo of Minaj posing alongside Musk. However, the image quickly sparked debate among fans, with some questioning whether it had been generated using artificial intelligence.
Neither Minaj nor Musk has commented on the speculation surrounding the photo.
This is not the first time the rapper has publicly applauded the tech billionaire.
Minaj previously visited SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas during a Starship launch event, where she commended Musk for his ambitions in science and technology.
At the time, she said:
“Major shoutout to Elon. Thank you for everything that you’re doing for humanity.”
Her latest birthday message further reinforces her support for the entrepreneur, who has become one of the world’s most influential—and polarizing—public figures.
As expected, Minaj’s tribute generated divided opinions online.
While many of her fans applauded her for expressing gratitude to Musk, others linked the post to her increasingly outspoken political views in recent months.
The rapper has faced criticism over her public support for conservative political figures and positions, particularly after openly embracing the MAGA movement earlier this year.
She also made headlines after blaming Jay-Z for what she described as damage to former U.S. President Barack Obama’s legacy, comments that sparked intense debate across social media.
Despite the criticism, Minaj has shown little sign of backing away from her opinions or distancing herself from Musk.
Her latest post has once again divided fans, with members of the Barbz and supporters of her fictional Gag City universe expressing mixed reactions to the endorsement.
Love it or hate it, Nicki Minaj continues to make it clear that she has no intention of staying silent about the people and causes she chooses to support—even when it sparks controversy.
