Newsom Aide Uses Nicki Minaj Lyric in Social Media Clash

A top aide to California Governor Gavin Newsom has used a rapper's own lyrics in a heated online exchange. The conflict began when musician Nicki Minaj criticized the governor's policies supporting transgender youth. She made her comments on the social media platform X. In response, Newsom's communications director, Nathan Click, posted on X. His message did not name Minaj directly. Instead, he quoted lyrics from her 2012 song "Stupid Hoe." The post is widely seen as an indirect reply to the rapper's criticism. It has sparked discussion about the use of social media by public officials. Neither Minaj nor Click's office has made further public statements. The governor's office has not commented on the post.