Reports Say Nicki Minaj Is Quietly Left Off 2026 Met Gala Guest List

Anonymous insider claims tie her recent right-leaning turn to an industry chill around the gala.

Overview

Multiple outlets cite Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice column saying her invitations “vanished,” describing a quiet exclusion that has not been confirmed by Minaj or event organizers.
The coverage portrays no official ban, with insiders calling it an “invisible wall” and a collective step back rather than a formal decision.
Sources link the alleged freeze to her public support for President Donald Trump, including a Turning Point USA event in December 2025 where she embraced a conservative shift.
Reports also point to her dispute with Roc Nation, involving JAY-Z and Desiree Perez, as another factor discouraging fashion and entertainment gatekeepers.
The Met Gala’s guest list is tightly curated by Vogue’s Anna Wintour, and this year’s co-chairs include Beyoncé, Venus Williams, and Nicole Kidman, which can make slots scarce.