Kyrie Irving Unfollows Nicki Minaj on X After Rapper’s Shocking Donald Trump and JD Vance Statements at Turning Point Event

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is one of the most controversial players in the league for his off-court antics. He unfollowed rapper Nicki Minaj on X on Monday, according to “NBA Alerts”, an account on X dedicated to reporting what NBA players, coaches, general managers and teams do on the social media platform.

Irving allegedly unfollowed her after she made shocking statements about U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at a Turning Point event.

The rapper was a guest at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on Sunday. She expressed her support for President Trump despite being a vocal critic of the US president when he won his first term on the grounds of anti-immigration policies.

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"I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president," Minaj told Kirk at the event. "I don't even know if he knows this, but he has given so many people hope that there's a chance to beat the bad guys and to win and to do it with your head held high and your integrity intact."

Minaj also praised Vice President Vance. She called him a “role model” for young men. However, she sparked a brief controversy onstage when she accidentally referred to Vance as an “assassin.”

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Irving is yet to feature this season as he continues to rehab from a left knee injury he suffered in March 2025 last season.

Dec 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) jokes with his teammates during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

With no return date in sight, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd expressed uncertainty about his recovery timeline, with reports speculating that he could make his return before the 2026 NBA All-Star break.

Edited by Ubong Richard