A video of Charlie Kirk making some awkward remarks about Nicki Minaj has reemerged online after the rapper unexpectedly attended a recent Turning Point USA event.
The video has attracted new interest following the ‘Starships’ singer’s surprise guest appearance at an event in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday (December 21).
The 43-year-old made an unexpected entrance, joining the stage for a Q&A with Erika Kirk, the widow of the late conservative activist.
Charlie Kirk, a father of two, was tragically killed while engaging with questions at a Turning Point USA event in September.
Authorities arrested Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, two days after the 31-year-old’s passing, charging him with seven counts, including aggravated murder and witness tampering.
During her attendance, Minaj became the center of a viral incident after she mistakenly praised Vice President JD Vance as an ‘assassin’ in a well-intentioned comment about President Donald Trump’s closest ally.
In light of Minaj’s mishap, Kirk’s previous remarks about her have resurfaced, creating an awkward situation.
The video, recorded during a previous event, features Kirk discussing what he perceived as problems within contemporary Black culture.
In the footage, he states: “Right now, Black culture is being held captive by influencers, songs and role models.”
When asked for clarification, Kirk further elaborated: “I mean, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B.”
Charlie Kirk: “I don’t think [Nicki Minaj] is a good role model for 18 year old Black girls” pic.twitter.com/fNfsLzau25
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The conversation then takes an uneasy turn as Kirk is directly questioned about his statements.
When challenged with, “Okay, Nicki Minaj is causing dads to leave the home?” he replies: “I don’t think that’s a good role model for Black 18-year-old girls. I don’t.”
This doesn’t reflect well for the rapper!
Regarding Minaj’s slip on stage, Kirk’s widow responded with understanding.
“Trust me, there’s nothing new under the Sun that I have not heard so you’re fine,” the 37-year-old widow remarked.
Speaking warmly to Minaj, she added: “Yes, we did, I love you; I love you.”
Erika continued: “You have to laugh about it. Truly, I have been called every single thing, and you know what God is so good, you let it roll right off your back – and this is what’s so beautiful about this moment, because if the internet wants to clip it, who cares?
“I love this woman, she is an amazing woman. She has a soul and a heart for the Lord, and words are words, but I know her heart and it doesn’t even matter – and you say what you want to say because I know your heart – and I do not judge that.”