Nicki Minaj vs Don Lemon: Social Media Feud Explodes
Nicki Minaj vs Don Lemon: Inside The Escalating Public Feud
A heated and widely condemned public clash erupted between rap superstar Nicki Minaj and former CNN anchor turned independent journalist Don Lemon after Minaj’s social media post ignited outrage across platforms.
What Sparked the Drama
The controversy was triggered by Lemon’s coverage of an anti-ICE protest in St. Paul, Minnesota, where activists interrupted a church service to confront Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents amid ongoing tensions following the fatal shooting of Renee Good. Lemon shared video and commentary from the protest on his social accounts.
In response, Minaj took to X (formerly Twitter) with a viral post calling Lemon a “thug” and demanding he be jailed, accusing him of bias in his reporting and claiming he would never treat other religions the same.
Her post also contained a homophobic slur directed at Lemon — who is openly gay and married — which has become the focal point of the backlash.
Don Lemon’s Response
Lemon did not stay silent. In statements shared on social media and reported by entertainment and news outlets such as Shaderoom:
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He called Minaj’s remarks “ignorant” and “bigoted.”
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In an interview, he said Minaj “does not understand journalism” and suggested she is weighing in on issues outside her expertise.
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Lemon also joked about Minaj’s choice of imagery in her post, referring to a “Pick Me” doll, a slang term used to describe someone trying too hard to appeal.
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Wider Social Media and Public Reaction
The feud quickly went viral:
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Many commentators condemned Minaj’s use of a slur, with several outlets labeling the rant “unhinged” and “vile.”
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Other voices expressed concern about her mental and emotional state given the intensity of her language.
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Supporters of Lemon — and critics of Minaj’s comments — accused her of going too far, especially given Lemon’s openness about his sexuality.
Political Context
This isn’t occurring in isolation. Over the past year, Minaj has become more politically outspoken:
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She has aligned publicly with conservative causes, including support for former President Donald Trump and speeches on religious persecution.
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Her comments about Lemon tie into broader debates over media coverage, immigration policy, and conservative-leaning activism.
Lemon’s coverage specifically touched on sensitive issues involving ICE’s presence in Minneapolis and community reactions to it — making this feud part of a larger national conversation about immigration enforcement and media responsibility.
What Comes Next
As of today:
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Minaj has not yet retracted or clarified her original post.
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Lemon continues to defend his reporting while rejecting the personal attacks.
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The public response continues to intensify, with debate raging across social platforms and news outlets.
Given the rapid evolution of the situation, further statements from either party could shift the tone or public perception quickly.
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