Nicki Minaj has secured a pivotal role at this year’s October’s X Takeover, a major tech event in Austin, Texas, marking a significant shift in her public engagement with Elon Musk and the broader MAGA-era narrative surrounding him. The event website, ‘TOSV Inc.’, lists Minaj and Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, as two of the keynote speakers, with programming centered around Tesla, SpaceX, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Organizers state the event is independently produced by TOSV Inc., while Tesla supplies only the venue and provides no endorsement, highlighting a strategic alliance between the two entities.
Minaj announced her participation on Friday, sharing a video where she addressed the audience, expressing excitement about the opportunity to speak on October 10 at Tesla’s Giga Texas and meet attendees during the technology fanfest. She stated, “I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at the X takeover on 10/10 at Tesla Giga Texas. Can’t wait to see you there and I’ll be doing a meet and greet with you guys as well. I’m honored to be doing this. Let’s make some magic!” The video footage shows Minaj wearing a Starship shirt, a symbolic connection to her 2012 hit ‘Starships,’ which appeared on SpaceX’s webcast before technical difficulties canceled the rocket launch. She remarked, “Major shout-out to Elon! Elon, thank you for everything that you’re doing for humanity. This is historic. This is a major moment, y’all.”
Following the initial announcement, news outlets have reported Minaj’s growing relationship with Musk, particularly her public appearances at SpaceX’s Starbase and her engagement with Musk’s X account. In early October, AllHipHop covered her visit to SpaceX, noting the increasing warmth between them, with Musk welcoming her on X, writing, “Welcome to Starbase, @nickiminaj!” Minaj responded with matching enthusiasm, posting a birthday selfie and referencing ‘Gag City’ and the ‘Barbz’ – a key element of her politically charged persona. Weeks later, she posted a video depicting a celebratory birthday, stating, “Thank you for saving free speech, Elon. Happy Birthday. Love always. From Gag City & the Barbz!”
The booking follows Minaj’s May visit to SpaceX’s Starbase, a significant event that has been widely covered by AllHipHop. Musk has also welcomed her on X after the scrubbed attempt, posting, “Welcome to Starbase, @nickiminaj!” The event website details a meticulously planned schedule, including a 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM conference and expo run, with all streaming content online. Experts suggest this move is a calculated strategic alignment with Musk, aiming to capitalize on the growing interest in AI and technological advancements, particularly within the political sphere, as evidenced by her previous appearances at Turning Point USA and the Treasury Department’s January Trump Accounts Summit. Political analysts note that Minaj’s stance on issues such as free speech and her past public statements regarding the Trump administration have solidified her position as a significant figure within the political landscape. The event’s official description emphasizes the importance of the October 10th gathering as an independent production by TOSV Inc., while Tesla provides only the venue and avoids any endorsement of the event. The October 10th event is expected to draw a substantial crowd, with organizers indicating that every main-stage keynote will be streamed online.
Source: AllHipHop
