Nicki Minaj and Don Lemon are in a heated showdown that’s raising eyebrows across social media. It all ignited when Lemon livestreamed a protest during a church service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where demonstrators took issue with the presence of ICE officers. Minaj, apparently incensed by Lemon’s coverage, didn’t hold back in her comments, referring to him with a homophobic slur and calling for his imprisonment.
Lemon, who’s openly gay and recently married Tim Malone, quickly clapped back, pointing out Minaj’s apparent misunderstanding of journalism. He joked that her comments showed she might just be seeking validation, likening her to a “Pick Me Doll.” Meanwhile, political figures like Karoline Leavitt from the Trump administration have chimed in, decrying the protest and demanding an investigation into the incident. With emotions running high and opinions clashing, it seems both Minaj and Lemon have landed front and center in a complicated drama that touches on faith, journalism, and social justice.
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