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Texas AG Ken Paxton Mocks Cardi B's Endorsement of Jasmine Crockett
Paxton voices support for Cardi B's rival Nicki Minaj amid Democratic Senate primary
Feb. 27, 2026 at 6:53pm
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took a dig at Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B after she endorsed U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Paxton voiced support for Cardi B's longtime rival, rapper Nicki Minaj, on social media.
Why it matters
The endorsement battle between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj highlights the political divisions within the rap community, as Nicki Minaj has expressed support for the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump. Paxton's involvement injects partisan politics into the Senate race.
The details
In an Instagram post, Cardi B urged her fans to vote for Crockett, saying she would 'fight her best' and 'fight whoever she has to so your voice and your problems can be heard.' After seeing Cardi B's endorsement, Paxton took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his support for Nicki Minaj, Cardi B's longtime rival. The two rappers have had a nearly decade-long feud, including public exchanges and social media back-and-forths.
- Cardi B posted her endorsement of Jasmine Crockett on Instagram on February 27, 2026.
- Paxton responded to Cardi B's endorsement on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after the Instagram post.
The players
Ken Paxton
The current Attorney General of Texas, who took a dig at Cardi B over her endorsement of Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
Cardi B
A Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter who endorsed U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
Jasmine Crockett
A U.S. Representative who is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Nicki Minaj
A Grammy-nominated rapper, singer, and songwriter who is a longtime rival of Cardi B and has expressed support for the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump.
What they’re saying
“We need Jasmine Crockett to win. She is running for U.S. Senate and if you want somebody to fight for you right, if you want somebody to fight for your community, if you want somebody who's going to go up there and represent you and represent your issues, please vote for my sister Jasmine Crockett. Because one thing about it, she's going to fight her best. She's going to fight whoever she has to so your voice and your problems can be heard. Vote right now. This counts so much. Vote right now.”
— Cardi B, Rapper and Songwriter
“Team @NickiMinaj here”
— Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General
What’s next
The Democratic primary election in Texas is scheduled for May 2026, where voters will choose the party's nominee for the U.S. Senate race.
The takeaway
The endorsement battle between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj highlights the political divisions within the rap community, as well as the increasing involvement of high-profile figures like Attorney General Ken Paxton in partisan primary races. This could further polarize the electorate and make it more difficult for voters to focus on the substantive issues facing the state.
