Nicki Minaj is set to align with Donald Trump”s expanding cryptocurrency ambitions as she prepares to perform at the World Liberty Forum, a significant event linked to the Trump family”s financial initiatives. The summit, coordinated by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), will occur at Mar-a-Lago on February 18, bringing together a diverse cohort of industry leaders.
WLFI, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project that enjoys the backing of Trump”s family, confirmed Minaj”s participation, emphasizing her role in discussing the evolving landscape of artist entrepreneurship and monetization in a creator-centric economy. The announcement comes on the heels of her recent public endorsement of Trump, which she expressed during a government-associated event in Washington, D.C.
Minaj”s presence at the World Liberty Forum indicates a growing intersection between political influence and the cryptocurrency sector. This invitation-only gathering is expected to attract around 300 to 400 executives, investors, policymakers, and technology innovators, creating a significant platform for dialogues surrounding the future of digital currencies.
The speaker lineup for the forum features high-profile figures from the finance and crypto industries, including Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, and Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman. Additionally, Trump”s sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who co-founded WLFI, are also scheduled to address attendees.
Minaj”s involvement in this forum is part of a broader strategy by Trump to engage cultural icons to bolster his messages, especially as his administration promotes policies aimed at fostering the growth of crypto markets and stablecoin frameworks. Her previous support for Trump, particularly during a January event related to a government savings initiative, signifies one of the most notable endorsements from a major global music star.
Although Minaj has not launched her own cryptocurrency or NFT collection, her past engagement with the crypto space includes promoting the Happy Hippos NFT project during the NFT boom in 2021. Unlike some of her peers in the entertainment industry, such as Snoop Dogg and Paris Hilton, who have ventured into personal tokens and NFT platforms, Minaj”s contributions have predominantly been cultural and promotional.
Her forthcoming participation at the World Liberty Forum marks her most substantial connection to institutional discussions about cryptocurrency infrastructure and policy, highlighting the ongoing integration of entertainment and finance within the digital currency landscape.
