Nicki Minaj and Lewis Hamilton Dating Rumors Resurface Minaj and Hamilton's relationship rumors have recirculated after they praised each other on social media this week. Minaj congratulated the Formula 1 driver on her Instagram story after his recent championship win in Brazil. "Congratulations sweetheart!!! #CHAMPION" Nicki Minaj, via Instagram Hamilton praised the rapper on her two People's Choice Awards wins. "Big congrats @nickiminaj on winning both album of the year and female artist of the year at the people's choice awards. So happy for you." Lewis Hamilton, via Instagram Minaj and Hamilton first sparked their relationship rumors during New York Fashion Week in Sept. Days later they were seen on vacation in Dubai together.