Nicki Minaj Questions Historic Moon Landing During Podcast Appearance
Controversial rapper and recent political figure Nicki Minaj made headlines this week by expressing her disbelief in one of humanity's most celebrated achievements: the Apollo moon landings. During Tuesday's episode of Katie Miller's podcast, Minaj joined a growing list of celebrities who have publicly questioned whether astronauts ever truly walked on the lunar surface.
Podcast Conversation Reveals Conspiracy Belief
The discussion unfolded when podcast host Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, turned the conversation toward favorite conspiracy theories. Miller mentioned her current interest in the debunked "chemtrails" theory before raising the question of NASA's historic moon missions.
"No, I don't think we landed on the moon," Minaj stated definitively when asked about the lunar landings. Miller pressed for clarification, to which Minaj simply repeated her position. The host then noted that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk had previously confirmed the moon landings' authenticity when she asked him the same question, but Minaj responded with a shrug before the conversation moved to other topics.
History of Controversial Beliefs
This isn't the first time Minaj has expressed skepticism toward mainstream scientific consensus. In 2021, she declined to attend the prestigious Met Gala due to vaccine concerns, claiming a distant relative in Trinidad experienced adverse effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. Her latest comments about the moon landing place her within a notable trend of celebrity conspiracy theorists.
Other Celebrities Share Similar Doubts
Nicki Minaj joins several high-profile figures who have questioned the authenticity of the 1969 moon landing:
- Kim Kardashian admitted on her reality show "The Kardashians" in October that she believed the moon landing was a hoax
- Ariana Grande took a polygraph test in 2024 where she answered "No" when asked if she believed the moon landing was faked, though the results were deemed inconclusive
- Steph Curry revealed in 2018 that he thought the moon landing was fabricated during a podcast appearance, later receiving an email from former President Barack Obama correcting his misconception
The persistence of moon landing skepticism among celebrities highlights how even widely documented historical events can become subjects of public doubt when questioned by influential figures. Despite overwhelming evidence including moon rocks, photographs, and independent verification from multiple countries, conspiracy theories about the Apollo missions continue to find new audiences through platforms like podcasts and social media.
