Don Lemon recently fired back at Nicki Minaj, bringing Mariah Carey into their ongoing dispute. Lemon used a moment from Mariah Carey’s past television appearance to contrast what he called class with Nicki Minaj’s behavior. This public spat continues to generate headlines between the media personality and the rap star.

What Happened

Don Lemon criticized Nicki Minaj after she called him a derogatory name over his coverage of Minneapolis ICE church protests. Lemon posted his latest comments on Instagram, directly addressing Minaj’s behavior. He stated that the rapper “shows her true colors” and that her actions are driven by “cruelty, viciousness, insecurity, and ignorance.”

Lemon then shifted his focus to praise Mariah Carey. He presented Carey as an example of how truly talented artists handle conflict. He specifically referenced a 2016 appearance Carey made on “Watch What Happens Live.” During that show, Carey addressed her own past issues with Nicki Minaj.

Background on the Feud

The tension between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj dates back to their time as judges on “American Idol” in 2013. Their on-camera arguments became notable moments during that season. Reports from that period described an explosive dynamic between the two artists.

According to one account, Nicki Minaj allegedly threatened Carey after a filming session. Carey later told Barbara Walters that these threats made for an “unsafe work environment.” The “American Idol” drama reportedly escalated quickly. For instance, Nicki Minaj called Carey a “b####” publicly. Carey responded by saying she “rebuked” such language. Carey even hired additional security during filming. Despite the drama, the season premiere’s viewership was down from the previous year. Nicki Minaj has denied making gun threats, calling Carey’s claims untrue, as reported by AllHipHop.

Nicki Minaj’s Response

Nicki Minaj’s current public disagreement with Don Lemon began after protesters disrupted a church service in St. Paul. These activists were protesting the local ICE director. Lemon shared footage of the demonstration on his social media.

In response, Minaj posted a fiery message on Twitter. She called Lemon a derogatory name and demanded his arrest. The rapper later stated that she intentionally wrote her comments that way. She said she wanted to draw media attention to the church incident. Nicki Minaj has also recently aligned with MAGA politics, earning her the nickname “MAGA Minaj” from critics

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