Nicki Minaj Doubles Down On Don Lemon Feud With More Expletive Rant: 'I'm Glad They're Angry'

As far as Nicki Minaj is concerned, the media played right into her hands with her take on Don Lemon's controversial protest coverage.

The drama began on Sunday, January 18, when the former CNN reporter livestreamed an anti-ICE demonstration at a Minnesota church. The rapper swiftly reacted to the incident by condemning his actions.

Nicki Minaj wasn't alone in her outrage, as many agreed with her call for Don Lemon's punishment. Donald Trump and the Department of Justice have also echoed similar sentiments about imprisoning the journalist.

Nicki Minaj Reveals The Real Reason Behind Her Heated Reaction To Don Lemon

After causing a stir with what some saw as a homophobic slur, Minaj addressed the extensive media coverage of her heated reaction to Lemon. She shared her thoughts after a fan accused media outlets of running a smear campaign against her.

The fan argued that Minaj's expletive reaction to Lemon did not include a homophobic slur, a sentiment the rapper echoed in her response. "LOL!!! And I purposely wrote it that way [because] I knew that would be the only way to get the c-ck suckas to post about it," she revealed.

Minaj claimed that unless she dissed Lemon, the media would have "collectively ignored" his "despicable behavior." She concluded her tweet with a promise for more headline-making moves to come, writing, "I'm glad they're angry. They're about to get angrier."

How Fans Reacted To The Hip-Hop Star's Words

Minaj's response sparked mixed reactions from X users, with some applauding her stance while others slammed her for joining MAGA. "This is a sad ending to what should've been an unimpeachable legendary career," a critic claimed.

Another critic agreed, noting that Minaj became a Republican after getting dethroned by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. A third added that they never would have believed they would come to support Lemon over the "Super Bass" hitmaker.

On the other hand, Minaj's supporters thanked her for standing for Christians while praising her cunningness. One fan wrote: "You expertly flipped the script and got them talking about the real issue in Minnesota." Another agreed, imploring Minaj to make people angrier.

The Former CNN Host Slammed The Rapper As 'Homophobic'

Although Minaj claimed she intentionally used expletive words to gain the media's attention, Lemon did not see it that way. The Blast reported that he called out the entertainer for using a homophobic slur and slammed her comments as hateful.

Lemon described Minaj as "homophobic" and a "bigot," claiming her actions represented her "disdain for African Americans." He argued that she did not understand politics or journalism, yet she chose to comment on something that was beyond her capacity.

The reporter further slammed Minaj as a "Pick Me Doll," claiming she would do anything to gain recognition in the political scene despite her ignorance. "She's always weighing in on things she doesn't know about. Nicki Minaj should just sit the f-ck down," Lemon added.

What Did The 11-Time BET Award Honoree Say?

The drama between Minaj and Lemon began after the latter livestreamed an anti-ICE demonstration at a Minnesota church. The Blast shared the rapper's reaction to the incident, reporting that she bashed the journalist on X.

Minaj used the term "c-ck suckin'" in her expletive reaction, which some saw as a homophobic slur since Lemon is gay. She also labeled him a "thug" and called for his imprisonment, arguing that he would not have disrespected another religion.

While some believed she could have disagreed with Lemon's actions without using insults, others, like Trump and the DOJ, agreed that the reporter needed to be punished. More critics echoed similar sentiments, noting the church service shouldn't have been disrupted for an anti-ICE protest.

Donald Trump Seems Inclined To Throw The Book At Don Lemon

The Blast covered Trump and the DOJ's reaction to Lemon's actions, reporting that the president dropped two Truth Social posts about the incident. The first was initially shared by an account called "MoniFunGirl," which argued that Lemon deserved to be imprisoned.

Although Trump did not share any additional words, his silence implied that he agreed with the call for Lemon's imprisonment. In his second post, the politician claimed that everyone involved in the protest should be imprisoned as "agitators and insurrectionists."

The Department of Justice echoed similar sentiments, with Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon calling out Lemon on X. She claimed he could not hide behind the First Amendment rights and later revealed he could be prosecuted under the FACE Act or the KKK Act.

Will Don Lemon respond to Nicki Minaj's latest claims?