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Nicki Minaj will take the stage at the Trump-linked World Liberty Forum on February 18 at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. World Liberty Financial confirmed her participation in its flagship crypto summit.
The invitation-only event will gather roughly 300 to 400 executives, investors, policymakers, and technologists as the Trump family advances its digital asset strategy.
World Liberty Financial, the DeFi project backed by the Trump family, hosts the forum at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Organizers expect between 300 and 400 high-level participants. The guest list includes senior figures from global finance and digital assets.
Confirmed attendees include Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson will also attend. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is also on the speaker roster.
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who co-founded World Liberty Financial, will speak during the summit. Their involvement reflects the family’s direct role in the venture. Business Wire materials describe the gathering as a platform for policy and industry leaders to exchange views.
Meanwhile, WLFI has not released a detailed agenda for Minaj’s segment. Her appearance adds a cultural dimension to a forum already drawing attention for its political and financial backdrop. The event now blends celebrity presence with regulatory discussion and market expansion.
Nicki Minaj has not launched a cryptocurrency or NFT brand. Still, she has interacted with the space before. In 2021, during the NFT boom, she promoted the Happy Hippos NFT collection on social media.
Unlike several celebrities who created tokens or digital projects, Minaj limited her involvement to promotion. She did not build or manage a blockchain venture. Her connection to crypto has remained occasional and brand-based.
Her upcoming forum appearance follows her participation in Trump’s January event tied to a government savings initiative. During that event, she publicly endorsed Donald Trump and rejected criticism from the media and political opponents. That moment marked one of the clearest endorsements Trump has received from a major global pop star.
At the same time, many Hollywood figures have voiced opposition to the Trump administration and its policies. Trump has increasingly engaged high-profile cultural figures as his administration advances policies aimed at supporting crypto markets and stablecoin infrastructure. Will Minaj’s presence deepen the intersection between celebrity influence and crypto policy?
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As WLFI prepares for the forum, regulatory questions continue to surface. Reuters reported that senators referenced reporting linking a stake to G42 and to Emirati national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Reuters also noted prior U.S. scrutiny of G42 over alleged ties to China’s military.
These developments add political sensitivity to the broader discussion surrounding Trump-linked crypto ventures. The scrutiny connects to calls for review related to foreign investment and national security. Lawmakers have sought clarification amid the growing profile of the project.
At the same time, World Liberty Financial has promoted new offerings. Reuters reported on February 12 that the venture plans to launch a foreign exchange and remittance platform called “World Swap.” The platform aims to offer lower-fee options for cross-border transfers.
According to the same report, WLFI’s lending unit processed more than $320 million in loans and over $200 million in borrowings within four weeks. Ethics experts have raised conflict-of-interest concerns, while the White House has denied those claims.
With the February 18 summit approaching, the World Liberty Forum now sits at the center of celebrity engagement, financial ambition, and regulatory attention. Observers will monitor announcements related to payments and remittances, along with responses to ongoing scrutiny surrounding the venture.
Nicki Minaj will appear at the World Liberty Financial summit on February 18 at Mar-a-Lago. The invitation-only forum expects 300 to 400 leaders, including top finance and crypto executives. WLFI has promoted new plans like World Swap as lawmakers raise scrutiny. Follow the forum’s updates as they emerge.
