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Nicki Minaj Blasts Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest; Uses Homophobic Slur
Hindustan Times ^ | Jan 19, 2026 | Bhavika Rathore

Posted on 01/19/2026 12:50:34 PM PST by nickcarraway

Nicki Minaj criticized Don Lemon for his reporting on a Minnesota church protest.

Nicki Minaj publicly criticized independent journalist Don Lemon over the weekend, responding angrily to his reporting on a protest during a church service in Minnesota. Rapper blasted Lemon, who is gay and married to real estate agent Tim Malone, in 2024, as reported by TMZ.

Nicki Minaj calls out Don Lemon on social media

In a series of posts on X on Sunday, Minaj wrote, “DON '**** SUCKIN' LEMON IS DISGUSTING,” in all caps. She continued, "HOW DARE YOU? I WANT THAT THUG IN JAIL!!!!! HE WOULD NEVER DO THAT TO ANY OTHER RELIGION. LOCK HIM UP!!!!!" as per the outlet.

Minaj's social media outburst at Lemon came after the former CNN anchor livestreamed from Cities church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where a group of demonstrators interrupted a Sunday service to protest the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the state. Several media outlets reported that the pastor of the church has alleged ties to ICE, as per TMZ.

During the protest, demonstrators demanded that immigration agents leave the area and called for justice for Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed earlier this month by an ICE agent during a federal enforcement operation.

Also Read: Don Lemon faces serious accusations after Minneapolis anti-ICE protestors storm Cities Church mid-service - Watch

Don Lemon responds to Nicki Minaj's comments

In response to Nicki Minaj's heated remarks, Lemon told TMZ, “I’m not surprised Nicki Minaj does not understand journalism and is weighing in on matters that are above her capacity.” He added, “However, the more appropriate image for her post is a 'Pick Me' Doll.” The term refers to a person who is overcompensating and needs validation.

President Trump's White House Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has also joined the conversation. She said that the commander in chief "will not tolerate the intimidation and harassment of Christians in their sacred places of worship." She stated that the Department of Justice has opened a full investigation into what she called this “despicable incident”.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: church; domesticenemies; donlemon; minnesota; nickiminaj

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1 posted on 01/19/2026 12:50:34 PM PST by nickcarraway
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“DON ‘**** SUCKIN’ LEMON IS DISGUSTING”.

Homophobic slur my az, it’s a statement of freaking fact!


2 posted on 01/19/2026 12:55:03 PM PST by traderrob6
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To: traderrob6

I thought at first the article was talking about the one that rhymes with maggot.


3 posted on 01/19/2026 12:55:55 PM PST by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children)
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To: nickcarraway

Nikki may be a ‘ho ... but she’s spot on correct here.


4 posted on 01/19/2026 12:57:49 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: EvilCapitalist

Are you suggesting that he’s a British cigarette?


5 posted on 01/19/2026 12:58:34 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: traderrob6

She did not say he would be “pullin’ the train” in prison. But everyone knows he would.


6 posted on 01/19/2026 1:00:29 PM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: NorthMountain

Lol! Yup.


7 posted on 01/19/2026 1:02:28 PM PST by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children)
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To: nickcarraway

“Phobic”…

Chuckle.

Not even close.


8 posted on 01/19/2026 1:02:35 PM PST by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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The use of “phobic” identifies the writer as one who is ignorant of the language and logic. As such, they can only find employment in organizations without any discernible qualities: The DemocRAT party, woke ‘kolleges’, the media, and Hollywood.


9 posted on 01/19/2026 1:03:05 PM PST by Da Coyote
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If gay pride was truly about being proud to be gay, why would being called a, "****-Sucker" be perceived as an insult?

Lemmon should wear the title proudly like a "Got Milk" mustache.

10 posted on 01/19/2026 1:03:06 PM PST by Joe 6-pack
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It’s a lesson. See kids? Don’t be a narcissistic homosexual.

Or you’ll end up like Don Lemon


11 posted on 01/19/2026 1:06:40 PM PST by PGR88
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I’m not surprised Lemon knows all about Pick Me dolls.


12 posted on 01/19/2026 1:06:56 PM PST by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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why would being called a, "****-Sucker" be perceived as an insult?

Exactly.

Is it an insult to call a woman a rooster-sucker? Not really.

13 posted on 01/19/2026 1:07:08 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: NorthMountain

“””Are you suggesting that he’s a British cigarette?”””

He’s a bundle of sticks bound together.


14 posted on 01/19/2026 1:08:59 PM PST by shelterguy
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To: nickcarraway

She is factually quite correct.


15 posted on 01/19/2026 1:11:46 PM PST by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: Da Coyote

The left got away with hijacking the language again. Phobia is a irrational fear of something. We are not afraid of them. Disgusted or repulsed maybe but do not have an irrational fear of them.


16 posted on 01/19/2026 1:13:02 PM PST by gibsonguy
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Was Lemon just walking by when he heard some commotion comimg from inside the church and thunk to himself, "Golly. My journalistic spidey senses are tingling. Maybe I should do my journalistic duty and go inside and do some journalizing."?

Or did he somehow get a heads-up about it? Perhaps organize or orchestrate it?

If only I was a journalist.

17 posted on 01/19/2026 1:13:04 PM PST by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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She was factually accurate.


18 posted on 01/19/2026 1:13:31 PM PST by popdonnelly (All the enormous crimes in history have been committed by governments.)
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To: traderrob6

Hah!...Sounds better when she says it!


19 posted on 01/19/2026 1:15:29 PM PST by equaviator (Nobody's perfect. That's why they put pencils on erasers!)
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Lemon told TMZ the more appropriate image for her post is a 'Pick Me' Doll.” The term refers to a person who is overcompensating and needs validation.

The laddy doth project too much, methinks.

20 posted on 01/19/2026 1:16:09 PM PST by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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