Nicki Minaj, the popular American singer and rapper, recently dropped a new video that mocks former CDC Director Anthony Fauci's advice given during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2026-08-01 19:06 article on msn.com reported this development. [1] Minaj’s parody is titled "Dear Diary," and it appears to be a response to Fauci's guidance, which was seen as overly cautious by some critics at the time. The video likely aims to highlight what Minaj perceives as an overreaction or misinterpretation of Fauci's advice. [2] While not explicitly stated in the msn.com article, other media outlets have speculated that Minaj’s parody could be a reaction to Fauci’s handling of celebrity treatment during the pandemic. This has led some to suggest that Minaj is also criticizing Fauci for allegedly giving special treatment to celebrities. The video's release comes after Minaj had previously criticized Fauci through longer social media posts, indicating her continued dissatisfaction with his guidance and actions related to the pandemic.