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Don Lemon Slams Nicki Minaj Over Homophobic Remarks

1/19/2026

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Don Lemon (CNN anchor) criticized Nicki Minaj after she called him a homophobic slur on social media.
Lemon labeled Nicki Minaj as an "ignorant, bigoted woman."
He accused Minaj of aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump for potential personal gain.
Lemon noted her husband, Kenneth Petty, is an alleged sex offender.
He urged queer and African-American individuals to stop supporting Minaj.

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Don Lemon (CNN anchor) criticized Nicki Minaj after she called him a homophobic slur on social media.
Lemon labeled Nicki Minaj as an "ignorant, bigoted woman."
He accused Minaj of aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump for potential personal gain.
Lemon noted her husband, Kenneth Petty, is an alleged sex offender.
He urged queer and African-American individuals to stop supporting Minaj.