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Finance · September 2026
Nicki Minaj’s Million Dollar Pitch Judge Role
Saturday 19th September, 2026
Clover Network partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration to stage a $1 million small-business pitch competition, recruiting Nicki Minaj as a judge alongside prominent entrepreneurs. The celebrity judging panel—and Minaj’s outspoken support for Donald Trump—created the attention hook that drove coverage beyond the competition itself.
Why it worked: It hijacked a hot political news cycle by pairing a polarizing celebrity endorsement with a government-backed $1M prize, guaranteeing conflict-led headlines.
The lesson: Consider tying a clear cash benefit to a timely, divisive figure or stance, then offer exclusive interview access tied to a live finale.
Clover Network
U.S. Small Business Administration
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How this story spread across the media
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| usmagazine.com | Nicki Minaj Addresses Criticism Over the Rapper’s Work With Donald Trump’s Administration | Saturday 19th September, 2026 |
| washingtonexaminer.com | Nicki Minaj talks about her relationship with Trump: 'I just love him' | Saturday 19th September, 2026 |
| indiatimes.com | Nicki Minaj explains why she continues to support Donald Trump: ‘I just love him’ | - The Times of India | Sunday 20th September, 2026 |
| foxnews.com | Nicki Minaj offers career advice to young Americans, delivers blunt response to Trump critics | Sunday 20th September, 2026 |
| billboard.com | Nicki Minaj Responds to Criticism Over Her Support for Trump Administration: ‘I Just Love Him’ | Sunday 20th September, 2026 |
| billboard.com | Nicki Minaj Responds to Criticism Over Trump Support | Sunday 20th September, 2026 |
| inkl.com | Rapper Nicki Minaj Doubled Down on Support for President Donald Trump Stating That 'I Just Love Him' | Tuesday 22nd September, 2026 |