The Trump administration is featuring Nicki Minaj and actor Dean Cain in a “Shark Tank”-style event for entrepreneurs run by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Multiple outlets report that Minaj and Cain will take starring roles as entrepreneurs compete in the program.
The event is described as occurring later this month and offering a $1 million prize pool, with five American entrepreneurs vying for funding. One report also says Minaj will join an all-star judging panel that includes Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia and investor Grant Cardone, in addition to other participants.
Coverage emphasizes different aspects: The Hill highlights Minaj’s role and her stated personal connection to President Trump, while the New York Post focuses more directly on the competition format, the number of entrepreneurs, and the size of the prize pool. Both accounts frame the event as an SBA-hosted, pitch-style competition in a “Shark Tank” format.
