Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, has debunked a viral tweet from rapper Nicki Minaj that suggested the COVID-19 vaccine could cause reproductive issues.

Minaj, who has over 22 million Twitter followers, sparked controversy Monday for a series of tweets she posted about the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the Met Gala.

But Minaj posted another tweet about her cousin's friend in Trinidad who allegedly experienced impotency after getting the jab, and it prompted a wide response from both fans and health officials. .

In an interview with CNN on Tuesday, Fauci was asked if the COVID vaccine could cause any reproductive issues in men or women.

Fauci appeared on the show to discuss vaccine efforts and was speaking on vaccine skepticism in Black and Hispanic communities, something he continues to blame on misinformation. .

Anthony Fauci says Covid-19 vaccine approval for children under the age of 12 is "going to be some time in the fall.".

"There is currently no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, cause fertility problems in women or men," the guidance said.

In her Twitter thread, Minaj continued to assert that she was not opposed to the vaccine and would most likely be vaccinated when she had completed more research and was ready to go on tour. .

Over 75.8% of adults in the United States have been at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, and a total of 179.3 million people are fully vaccinated, according to the CDC

But data shows African American and Hispanic communities are still less vaccinated, and therefore more likely to die from COVID-19, than their White counterparts, according to the CDC. 

On Wednesday afternoon, Minaj said she'd accepted an invitation to go to the White House

In a statement to CBS News, a White House official said: "As we have with others, we offered a call with Nicki Minaj and one of our doctors to answer questions she has about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine."