According to HotNewHipHop, rap superstar Nicki Minaj has signed on to join the judging panel for a new televised $1 million small business competition.
TMZ supported the report, revealing that “Nicki Minaj I’m Playing Judge For Trump’s ‘Apprentice’-Like Small Biz Contest,” pointing to her growing footprint in executive media roles. Billboard also covered the development, writing that “Minaj’s transition into business-focused television marks a notable strategic pivot.”
This venture aligns with Minaj’s ongoing expansion beyond music into television and venture capital. Watch for potential product placement synergies with her personal brands during the broadcast.
Source: Bill Board — https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/nicki-minaj-judge-donald-trump-business-pitch-competition-1236329912/, September 1, 2026
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