Nicki Minaj Confesses: Used Homophobic Slur Against Don Lemon Just to Make Headlines

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Nicki Minaj continued her public dispute with Don Lemon this week, and confessed she intentionally used an offensive term to generate media attention.

The conflict between the rapper and the journalist began after the journalist reported on a protest in Minneapolis, and it quickly became a personal matter. The rapper explained in posts on X that she deliberately used harsh language to get the media to cover the story.

Look, I get why people are talking about what Nicki said to Don Lemon. She actually explained her reasoning, and honestly, it makes sense to me. She intentionally used that strong language because she knew it would get people – especially those who would normally ignore his problematic behavior – to finally address it. She basically said she wanted to spark outrage because she felt like he was getting away with things. And she’s warning us, things are about to get even more heated, and I’m here for it!

The conflict started on Monday when Lemon posted video of protesters disrupting a church service in Minneapolis. Minaj responded with a series of angry tweets, including a strongly worded message calling Lemon “disgusting” and demanding he be arrested, claiming he wouldn’t act the same way towards other religions.

After Nicki Minaj made controversial comments, Kevin Lemon responded with a strong statement to TMZ, calling her words “disgusting” and challenging her commitment to the Black community. He also claimed Minaj is undocumented and suggested this, combined with her recent political stances, could put her at risk of deportation. Lemon further implied that these alignments might be intended to benefit her husband, Kenneth Petty, who is a convicted sex offender.

The conflict between the rapper and the journalist is happening at a time of increased tension in Minneapolis surrounding ICE activity. Protests have erupted following recent events like the death of Renee Good at the hands of ICE agents and the detention of other local residents – events that the journalist, Lemon, has been reporting on.

Nicki Minaj, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj, has been a major force in music for more than ten years. Her recent album, Pink Friday 2, topped the US Billboard 200 chart and includes songs with popular artists like Drake, Lil Wayne, and J. Cole. She’s currently touring with the Pink Friday 2 World Tour, which is the highest-earning tour ever for a female rapper.

Don Lemon is starting a new chapter after leaving CNN in April 2023. He now hosts The Don Lemon Show online, which allows him to report on stories more freely. He’s been covering important events, like the protests in Minneapolis, while also promoting his book and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and racial justice.

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2026-01-21 18:14