Thomas Unise
Rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly stated she doesn’t believe humans landed on the Moon, adding to a series of controversial statements she has made in recent months. During an appearance on the Katie Miller podcast, Minaj clearly stated “No, I don’t think we landed on the Moon” when the topic of conspiracy theories arose.
Key Points About Minaj’s Moon Landing Denial
The rapper’s statement contradicts well-established historical fact. NASA’s Apollo program successfully landed humans on the Moon six times between 1969 and 1972, with a total of 12 astronauts walking on the lunar surface. Miller mentioned that Elon Musk, when asked about the conspiracy theory, confirmed that the Moon landings were real.
Retired astronaut and current Arizona senator Mark Kelly responded to Minaj’s claim, calling it “nutty” and suggesting she “lay off the conspiracy theories and study some history.” Kelly pointed out that even the Soviet Union, America’s space race competitor, congratulated the US on the Apollo 11 landing and confirmed tracking the mission to the lunar surface.
Part of a Pattern of Controversial Behavior
The Moon landing denial is just one of several controversial positions Minaj has taken recently. The article notes that the rapper has:
- Become a vocal supporter of Donald Trump after previously criticizing his immigration policies
- Appeared at conservative political events including Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest
- Created an awkward moment by referring to JD Vance as “the assassin”
- Attended a Trump summit where she claimed to be his “number one fan”
- Displayed her “Trump Gold Card,” related to a new immigration fast-track system
- Made accusations about other artists being in “satanic cults” and “sacrificing babies” after being lightly roasted at the Grammy Awards
This pattern of behavior represents a significant shift in Minaj’s public persona and political positioning, with the Moon landing denial being one of her less extreme recent statements.
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