Nicki Minaj is facing even more Barbie backlash after her Erika Kirk kiki at Turning Point USA. Two deportation petitions are gaining momentum, sparked by the rapper's recent embrace of conservative politics and a string of headline-making appearances. Source: Caylo Seals / Getty What started as a social media discourse has exploded into a full-blown campaign. The primary petition titled "Deport Nicki Minaj to Trinidad" has reached nearly 90,000 signatures, while a second, more recent petition is quickly closing in on 50,000, bringing the total to almost 140,000.