Nicki Minaj Speaks to COVID-19 Vaccine Controversy, 2 Years After … – Just Jared

Nicki Minaj is opening up about those viral tweets about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Its been just over two years since the 40-year-old rapper shared that she wasnt going to the Met Gala that year because she wasnt getting vaccinated.

At the time, she said she hadnt done enough of her own research, but reminded people to mask up. She also claimed that a cousins friend become impotent after getting vaccinated, and My cousin in Trinidad became a viral moment online for quite some time.

Now, in a new interview, Nicki is looking back on what she said at the time. Keep reading to find out what she said While speaking to Vogue, she maintained her stance and doesnt have regrets.

Im one of those people who doesnt go with a crowd, she said. I like to make my own assessment of everything without help from everyone.

Every time I talk about politics, people get mad, Nicki added. Im sorry, but I am not going to be told who I should get on social media and campaign for. Theres a lot we dont know thats going on in the government, and I dont think it changes whether you lean to the left or right.

ICYMI: Check out what else Nicki Minaj shared in her Vogue interview

Following her tweets in 2021, Nicki called out the Philadelphia Health Department for sharing her tweets about the vaccine. She also responded to the White House reaching out to her to talk about the vaccine.

While Nicki wasnt the only celebrity to speak against the vaccine, there was another person to defend Nickis comments.

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Nicki Minaj Speaks to COVID-19 Vaccine Controversy, 2 Years After ... - Just Jared