Ahead of the Met Gala, Nicki Minaj revealed on Twitter that she has not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and will not be attending fashion's biggest night. 2021 Met Gala requires full vaccination and all attendees must be fully vaccinated. must show proof that they have been fully vaccinated. 'They want me to be vaccinated for the Met,' Minaj wrote (opens in new tab). 'If I were to get vaccinated, it would not be for the Met. If I were to get vaccinated, it would not be for the Met. I'm working on that right now. Until then, my loved ones, take care. Wear a mask with two strings that grab your head and face. Not that loose one."

Minaj once said, "I have an infant without a nanny during COVID. I don't want to be seen putting his health at risk." She also shared that she was already infected with COVID-19 and wrote: "... Do you know what it's like to not be able to kiss or hold your little baby for over a week? A baby who is only used to mommy?"

The COVID-19 vaccine has been shown to be safe and effective in many (opens in new tab) scientific (opens in new tab) trials (opens in new tab) and is the best way to protect ourselves and our communities from the virus. According to a recent study (opens in new tab), unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than vaccinated people. The same study showed that vaccinated individuals were five times less likely to contract the virus and 10 times less likely to be hospitalized.

Many of Minaj's fans are begging her to reconsider her stance on vaccines. 'Nicki, I love you to death, but you are wrong. Vaccines absolutely and significantly reduce the chances of hospitalization and serious illness. Please, let's keep up our knowledge on this topic and trust the scientists and doctors who have worked tirelessly to put an end to this. One fan writes. (opens in new tab) Another wrote (opens in new tab): "Please do not spread this agenda... Listen to the health authorities."

Another fan left the following comment (opens in new tab): "The researchers did their research. They are much more qualified than any of us, including you or me", and (opens in new tab) "I am shaking and crying. Many people are asking you to remove them.