After Grande opened the event with her new single 'Dangerous Woman', Minaj performed a bunch of her own hits including 'Anaconda' that she dedicated to Donald Trump and Joe Bidden.
- Apr 27, 2016
AceShowbiz - Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande reunited at the Time 100 Gala Tuesday, April 26. The pals/frequent collaborators, who were among those making it to the magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world this year, also took the stage that evening to perform for the crowd packing the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Minaj, flaunting her curves in a sheer bodysuit, brought the ceremony to a close with a string of her hits including "The Crying Game", "Feeling Myself", "Truffle Butter" and "Superbass". She also played "Anaconda" which she dedicated to Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
VIDEO: @NICKIMINAJ performing "Feeling Myself" at the #TIME100Gala. pic.twitter.com/5yuXnJQCjI
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Nicki x Truffle Butter. #Time100Gala pic.twitter.com/ARolZXFSdG
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"I'm very political, and I would like to dedicate a song, just in the spirit of unity, to Joe Biden and Donald Trump," she told the crowd as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter, which also said Minaj name dropped both politicians on the song. After finishing the track, she asked the crowd, "Do you think they like that song? Who do you think likes the biggest butts, Donald Trump or Joe Biden?"Nicki Minaj performing "Moment 4 Life" at #TIME100 Gala 2016. pic.twitter.com/T4X1BQl7RP
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Trump was also a honoree of the event. Along with his wife Melania Trump, the GOP candidate made a brief appearance at the dinner before leaving upon learning that he had won the evening's five primary elections. He left the venue after Grande opened the ceremony with her newest single, "Dangerous Woman".
The singer stunned in a strapless black gown featuring dramatic ruffled train with tiered layers of tulle. The former Nickelodeon star, who's set to release her new album "Dangerous Woman" next month, also performed "Leave Me Lonely" during the gala.
