FACT CHECK: Billboard and Others Falsely Link Nicki Minaj’s Instagram Deactivation to Turning Point USA Appearance
Nicki Minaj’s Instagram Deactivation Predates Controversial Turning Point USA Appearance A significant wave of misinformation has permeated mainstream entertainment journalism this week, with Billboard leading the narrative that rap icon Nicki Minaj deactivated her Instagram account as a direct response to backlash from her appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. Misinformation Surfaces as Media Links Nicki Minaj’s Instagram Deactivation to Turning Point USA Appearance. On December 21, 2025, Nicki Minaj appeared in Phoenix, Arizona, for a high profile sit-down with Erika Kirk , the widow of late activist Charlie Kirk . While the appearance sparked intense national debate, the claim that she shuttered her social media presence to escape the fallout is a demonstrable falsehood. Data from digital archives and social media tracking services confirm that Minaj’s Instagram account, @nickiminaj, was deactivated as early as October 20, 2025. This timeline places her de...