Renowned jewelry designer ONCH, known for creating Nicki Minaj's iconic pink fried chicken wing chain, has made a bold move that is making headlines. According to Page Six, ONCH is auctioning off the famous piece to raise funds for the American Civil Liberties Association, as a statement against his former client's recent support of the MAGA movement. As an immigrant from Taiwan and a person of color, ONCH explains that this decision holds great significance to him as an artist, as he wants his work to be remembered in a meaningful way.
The chicken wing chain made its debut on the rapper's neck back in 2011 at the iHeart Music Festival, and instantly caught the eye of many publications, including Billboard and Bon Appétit. It even made an appearance on fellow rapper Remy Ma's diss track, where she cleverly referenced it. Now, after years of being a private piece, ONCH is making it available to the public for the first time by listing it on Palmstreet's shopping app auction block on Feb 24. The starting bid for the one-of-a-kind item is $30,000, and with ONCH's list of famous clients including Rihanna, Kate Moss, and Ariana Grande, this auction is sure to make waves.
Minaj, who was born in Trinidad and is signed to Young Money, has been making headlines for her newfound support of President Donald Trump and his "Make America Great Again" movement. During an interview with grieving widow and new Turning Point USA CEO Erica Kirk, Minaj declared herself as Trump's biggest fan. This shift in her political views has caused many in the entertainment industry to distance themselves from her, including her own fans, famously known as "Barbz."
However, Minaj remains confident that some of her fans will stand by her, and has even urged them to call their elected U.S. senators to support the SAVE Act. Not everyone in the conservative world is fully on board with Minaj's new stance, though. Former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly recently took to social media to address the excitement surrounding Minaj's support for Trump, reminding conservatives to not let celebrity endorsements cloud their judgment.
But despite the backlash, it seems that Minaj's influence may have already made an impact. According to Newsweek, some of her fans, known as "Barbz," are now considering switching their political views to align with their idol. One fan even announced their decision to switch parties on social media. This shift in support has sparked a conversation about immigration, with lawyer Jasmine Crockett calling out Minaj for her stance and citing the issue as a reason for not supporting her.
It's clear that Minaj's recent actions have caused quite a stir in the entertainment and political worlds. And while her switch to the MAGA movement may have lost her some fans, it looks like she may have gained some new ones in the process. Only time will tell how this will all play out, but one thing is for sure – ONCH's iconic pink fried chicken wing chain will always hold a special place in pop culture history.
