Nicki Minaj goes scorched earth on ‘evil woman’ Hochul, urges NY voters to back Blakeman in gov race

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McEntyre, N. (2026, October 29). Nicki Minaj goes scorched earth on ‘evil woman’ Hochul, urges NY voters to back Blakeman in gov race. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/us-news/nicki-minaj-goes-scorched-earth-on-kathy-hochul-urges-ny-voters-to-back-bruce-blakeman-in-gov-race/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-29 · by Nicholas McEntyre

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Nicki Minaj criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul, calling her an "evil woman" and urging voters to support Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman in the gubernatorial race. Minaj’s criticism stems from Hochul's earlier comment at a forum where she stated that “black kids in the Bronx” were unaware of what computers are, which Minaj considers offensive. In response, Hochul advised Minaj to stop attending Trump rallies and said her comments were "reprehensible."
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Nicki Minaj, the Trinidadian-American rapper, has harshly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul on social media, calling her an "evil woman" who will face divine retribution. Minaj's criticism comes amid speculation that she might be considered as a potential White House press secretary by President Trump. In multiple posts, Minaj urged voters to support Republican Bruce Blakeman over Hochul in the upcoming gubernatorial election, alleging that Hochul had been silent on issues affecting minorities and criticizing her for past remarks about "black kids in the Bronx." When asked about Minaj's comments, Governor Hochul appeared shocked and suggested Minaj should stop attending Trump rallies. The exchange highlights the contentious political climate surrounding the New York governor race set to take place soon.

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📰 Nicki Minaj Criticizes Governor Hochul
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“The articles describe different events: one covers Bruce Blakeman courting disaffected Democrats in the Bronx, while the other reports Nicki Minaj's criticism of Kathy Hochul and support for Blakeman on social media.”
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Nicholas McEntyre
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Bronx GOP Queens Trinidadian the Democratic Party

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Hochul PERSON · 5× BLAKEMAN PERSON · 3× Minaj PERSON · 3× Bronx GPE · 2× Kathy Hochul PERSON · 2× Trump PERSON · 2× the Democratic Party ORG · 2× Bruce Blakeman PERSON · 1× GOP ORG · 1× Nicki Minaj PERSON · 1×

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Nicki Minaj slammed Gov. Kathy Hochul as an “evil woman” who should be dumped by the Democratic Party as she pushed for GOP hopeful Bruce Blakeman in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election.
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🔮 “The Democratic Party should forfeit her seat because even if she wins, she will be of great consequence to them.

Claims (19 extracted, 1 hedged)

Nicki Minaj slammed Gov. Kathy Hochul as an “evil woman” who should be dumped by the Democratic Party as she pushed for GOP hopeful Bruce Blakeman in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election. asserted
she → slam → election
“Kathy Hochul is an evil woman,” the Trinidadian Queens-raised rapper wrote on X Tuesday. asserted
rapper → raise → X
“The Democratic Party should forfeit her seat because even if she wins, she will be of great consequence to them. asserted
she → forfeit → them
She will not escape God’s wrath. asserted
She → escape → wrath
She did not denounce evil when she had the chance.” asserted
she → denounce → chance
Minaj, whose real name is Onika Maraj-Petty, targeted Hochul over previous viral comments where the Democrat claimed “black kids in the Bronx” were unaware of what computers are. “ asserted
computers → target → Bronx
HOW MUCH MORE DO YOU NEED TO SEE & HEAR FROM THEM?!! asserted
YOU → need → THEM
HOW DARE YOU AS BLACK PEOPLE VOTE FOR THIS VILE WICKED CURSE OF A WOMAN? asserted
YOU → vote → WOMAN
HOW DARE YOU AS CHRISTIANS?! asserted
YOU → dare → CHRISTIANS
SHE STAYS SILENT ON HARM BEING CAUSED TO THE INNOCENT & THIS IS WHAT SHE THINKS OF YOUR CHILDREN! asserted
SHE → stay → CHILDREN
Vote BLAKEMAN!” Minaj shouted in a follow-up post. asserted
Minaj → vote → post
Hochul made the offhand remark while speaking on stage at a forum during the Milken Institute Global Conference in May 2024. uncertain
Hochul → make → May
Hochul responded to Minaj’s social media blast as the rapper continues to campaign for Republicans and President Trump backed candidates. asserted
Trump → respond → candidates
“She oughta get outside,” Hochul told reporters at a press conference Tuesday telling the rapper to “stop going to Trump rallies because it’s poisoning her.” asserted
it → get → her
Blakeman scorched Hochul earlier this month during their sole gubernatorial debate over the comment when she accused the Republican of palling around with white supremacists. asserted
she → scorch → supremacists
“I never went around with white supremacists; I’m offended by that. asserted
I → go → that
Let’s talk about your record,” Blakeman said. asserted
Blakeman → let → record
“What did you see about black kids in the Bronx? asserted
you → see → Bronx
You know what? asserted
You → know → what
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