Nicki Minaj Blasts Don Lemon With Homophobic Slur After Church Protest Coverage
Nicki Minaj and Don Lemon are locked in a heated online feud after the rapper publicly blasted the former CNN journalist over how he covered a protest in St. Paul, Minnesota, sparking a fresh round of controversy among fans and commentators nationwide.
The clash escalated after Lemon shared video from a demonstration at Cities Church, where anti-ICE protesters disrupted a service as part of broader unrest tied to federal immigration enforcement. The coverage drew criticism from some conservative corners and immediate reactions on social media.
Rapper Nicki Minaj took to X on January 19 to sharply condemn Lemon’s reporting, calling him “disgusting” and a “thug,” and using a homophobic slur in all capital letters aimed at the openly gay journalist. She wrote that Lemon should be jailed and used inflammatory language in her posts.
Lemon didn’t let the remarks go unanswered. In a statement to TMZ, he said he was “not surprised” by Minaj’s attack and suggested her understanding of journalism was limited, likening her post to a toy he called a “Pick Me” doll.
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“I’m not surprised Nicki Minaj does not understand journalism…” Lemon told the outlet, responding to her criticisms.
The feud has drawn attention not just for its sharp personal language but for the intersection of celebrity, media and politically charged protest coverage. It’s also sparked broader online discussion about the bounds of public criticism and social media conduct from high-profile figures.
As reactions continue to pour in online, both Minaj and Lemon have yet to dial down their public posts, keeping this feud in the headlines as supporters on both sides weigh in.
What happens next will likely hinge on further posts from both figures and whether either escalates the dispute beyond social platforms.
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