Cyndi Lauper does not believe in cancel culture: ‘You need to listen to people’

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-21 · by Sean O'Grady

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Cyndi Lauper spoke to The Guardian about cancel culture, stating she doesn’t believe in it and emphasizes the importance of listening to others rather than boycotting them. She mentions Nicki Minaj’s support for former President Trump as an example but does not comment on Minaj's current actions or beliefs. Lauper advocates for dialogue and understanding across political divides, noting that people should be allowed to evolve without being canceled.

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Cyndi Lauper recently criticized cancel culture in an interview with The Guardian, stating that she does not believe in boycotting individuals over perceived wrongdoings. She emphasized the importance of dialogue and understanding diverse perspectives, even if they conflict politically. Lauper cited Nicki Minaj's controversial support for former President Donald Trump, despite having previously criticized him. Lauper herself had participated in The Celebrity Apprentice with Trump in 2010 but has since distanced herself from his political stances. She stressed the need to engage in conversations and allow people room to evolve, asserting that canceling someone precludes meaningful discussion and growth.

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The True Colours singer said she has learned the importance of breaking bread with people from across the political spectrum.

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2026-10-21 · Evening Standard

Cyndi Lauper does not believe in cancel culture: ‘You need to listen to people’ · assertive framing

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Cyndi Lauper does not believe in cancel culture: ‘You need to listen to people’ asserted

You → believe → people

Cancel culture refers to the idea of boycotting something or someone over a perceived wrongdoing. asserted

culture → refer → wrongdoing

Speaking to The Guardian, Lauper said: “No. asserted

Lauper → speak → Guardian

First of all, I don’t believe in cancellation. asserted

I → believe → cancellation

And second of all, the fact that she did Girls Just Want to Have Fun musically – it’s a political thing anyway, babes. asserted

it → want → Fun

“Girls just want to have fun. asserted

Girls → want → fun

They’re entitled to a joyful experience in this world. asserted

They → ’re → world

Like it or not, we’re here. asserted

we → like → it

We’re not going out in the rice fields any more. asserted

We → go → fields

“Yes, rise up and put your foot down, and she did. asserted

she → rise → foot

I don’t know what she’s doing now. asserted

she → know → what

She added: “But I still don’t think you cancel people, because otherwise there’s no room for discussion.” asserted

you → add → discussion

Minaj joined Mr Trump on stage at an event in January 2026 and said she was his “number one fan”. asserted

she → join → January

Lauper previously took part in The Celebrity Apprentice in 2010, when it was hosted by Mr Trump. asserted

it → take → Trump

The True Colours singer said she has learned the importance of breaking bread with people from across the political spectrum. asserted

she → say → spectrum

She explained: “If you want people to listen to you, you need to listen to people. asserted

you → explain → people

“If you don’t let people evolve, what are you doing?” asserted

you → let → what

Representatives of Minaj have been contacted for comment. asserted

Representatives → contact → comment

Lauper has released 12 studio albums throughout her career and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. asserted

Lauper → release → records

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