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Cyndi Lauper is opening up about working with Nicki Minaj despite their differing political views.

The 73-year-old “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” singer addressed her past collaboration with the 43-year-old rapper in a new interview with The Guardian, published Wednesday (October 21).

Cyndi was asked whether she regretted allowing Nicki to sample her signature hit, given the rapper’s increasingly public support for President Donald Trump.

The singer made it clear that she doesn’t regret the collaboration and explained why she doesn’t believe in canceling people over their views.

What Did Cyndi Lauper Say About Nicki Minaj?

“No,” Cyndi told The Guardian when asked whether she felt differently about working with Nicki. “First of all, I don’t believe in cancellation.”

She explained that “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” has always carried a political message about women’s rights and their freedom to experience joy.

Cyndi said she still supports that message, regardless of the political positions Nicki may hold today.

“I don’t know what she’s doing now. But I still don’t think you cancel people, because otherwise there’s no room for discussion,” she said.

“If you want people to listen to you, you need to listen to people,” she added.

Cyndi explained that her years of advocacy have taught her the importance of engaging with people who hold different political beliefs.

Her comments come after Nicki became an increasingly vocal supporter of Trump, including appearing alongside him at an event in January 2026.

The rapper publicly praised the president during that appearance, a notable shift from some of her earlier comments criticizing him.

Cyndi Lauper and Nicki Minaj Previously Performed Together

Nicki sampled Cyndi‘s 1983 hit “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” on her song “Pink Friday Girls,” featured on her 2023 album Pink Friday 2.

The two artists later performed the song together at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on May 1, 2024, during Nicki‘s Pink Friday 2 World Tour.

Cyndi made a surprise appearance during the show, with Nicki expressing her admiration for the pop star.

The rapper has previously described Cyndi as a musical and fashion inspiration, and the two embraced during the performance.

Read Cyndi‘s full interview at The Guardian.

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