Nicki Minaj Explodes Over Don Lemon's Minnesota Church Incident: 'Lock Him Up!!!!!'

Nicki Minaj is not afraid of the public's backlash when it comes to sharing her views, especially on Christianity.

The female rapper broke her social media silence to call out reporter Don Lemon for covering an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. The problem some had with her stance was the use of what they considered a homophobic slur.

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to getting dragged on the internet and has recently become the face of a deportation petition. Many called for her removal from the United States after she joined the MAGA movement by echoing her support for President Donald Trump.

Nicki Minaj Loses Her Cool After Don Lemon Covers ICE Protest At A Minnesota Church

Minaj, who deactivated her Instagram page amid the growing criticisms for her Trump support, returned to X with a bang to slam Lemon. She bashed him in a heated post for covering an ICE protest at a Minnesota church, writing:

"DON' C-CK SUCKIN' LEMON IS DISGUSTING. HOW DARE YOU? I WANT THAT THUG IN JAIL!!!!!"

"HE WOULD NEVER DO THAT TO ANY OTHER RELIGION. LOCK HIM UP!!!!!" Minaj concluded. Her call for Lemon's arrest did not sit right with some, especially for her use of "c-ck suckin," which can be considered a homophobic slur, as Lemon is gay.

The Rapper Sparks Mixed Reactions For Attacking The Reporter

The comments were divided between critics and fans, with many wondering why the once-beloved rapper had changed. "What is happening with Nick Minaj lately? I'm concerned," someone noted. Another agreed, claiming she had lost fans with her actions.

The sentiments continued with a third stressing that Minaj could have disagreed with Lemon without using slurs. "She's off the rails these days," an X user declared, with a fellow critic implying the entertainer might be using drugs for dropping a "Coke rant."

On the other hand, some fans disagreed with critics, arguing that Minaj's words did not contain any homophobic slurs. These fans defended their idol, arguing that her reaction to Lemon was just and should not be condemned. "She's not wrong," a supporter tweeted.

What Did Don Lemon Do?

Minaj's tweet followed Lemon's coverage of an ICE protest at the Cities Church in St Paul, Minnesota. TMZ reported that a group of demonstrators had disrupted the Sunday service over allegations that the pastor was tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Lemon livestreamed the incident, capturing protesters as they demanded justice for the late Renee Good while ordering ICE agents to get out of their town. When asked about Minaj's words, the former CNN reporter told the outlet that he wasn't surprised.

According to Lemon, Minaj was a "Pick Me Doll" who lacked understanding of journalism yet liked to weigh in on "matters that are above her capacity." The drama comes weeks after critics launched a deportation petition for the "Super Bass" hitmaker.

Critics Demand The 11-Time BET Awards Honoree Return To Her Own Country

The Blast covered the deportation drama, reporting that a petition titled "Deport Nicki Minaj back to Trinidad" had gone viral on social media platforms. Critics argued that Minaj no longer deserved to remain in the United States after joining MAGA.

These people claimed her recent support for Trump and his administration contradicted the values she once preached. Many believed she was no longer a supporter of the LGBT+ community, stressing that she should be held accountable for choosing a controversial stance.

The backlash against the entertainer began when she began voicing her support for Trump. The criticism skyrocketed when Minaj attended AmericaFest, Turning Point USA's annual conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, with Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk.

Amber Rose Stands By Nicki Minaj's Side Amid The Backlash

Minaj's AmericaFest appearance caused a stir for many reasons, particularly her support for Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The Blast shared that while many condemned the rapper, Amber Rose proudly supported her stance.

The media personality defended Minaj from critics, arguing that her participation in the MAGA agenda did not mean she had abandoned the LGBT+ community. She also noted that she did not understand why people believed Trump's administration was homophobic.

Rose claimed everyone was entitled to their political views and should not be judged for their beliefs. However, fans' outrage might stem from Minaj's past criticisms of Trump and his deportation agenda, as she once confessed to being an illegal immigrant.