Nicki Minaj Criticized by Don Lemon for Homophobic Slur in Response to Protest Coverage
Don Lemon criticized rapper Nicki Minaj for using a homophobic slur against him in response to his coverage of a protest at a church where an ICE agent works. The protest was aimed at demanding justice for the fatal shooting of Renee Good. Minaj took to social media to call Lemon "disgusting" and accused him of bias in his reporting. Lemon, who is openly gay, responded to Minaj's comments, stating that she does not understand journalism and suggested that her post was inappropriate. Minaj has faced criticism for her conservative and anti-LGBTQ+ views, including a recent appearance at an event with controversial remarks. The tension between ICE agents and Minneapolis residents has escalated following the shootings of Good and another man in the city. Lemon's coverage of the protest sparked a heated exchange with Minaj, highlighting the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and social justice issues.