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Don Lemon addressed Nicki Minaj head-on during a heated appearance on TMZ Live, delivering a sharp response to her recent comments about him.
During the segment, Lemon told Minaj to “sit the f*** down,” urging her to “get a life and grow some brains,” while insisting the issue at hand was beyond her understanding. Lemon also made a series of controversial claims, alleging that Minaj is undocumented and arguing that, under Trump administration policies, she should be deported—statements that have already sparked backlash and debate online.
Lemon further accused Minaj of having shown disdain toward African Americans over the years and criticized her for what he described as homophobic behavior, telling her to stop inserting herself into conversations she does not fully grasp.
The exchange has intensified an already volatile public back-and-forth, with reactions pouring in across social media. As the situation continues to unfold, the clash highlights how quickly cultural and political disputes can escalate when celebrities take their disagreements into the public arena.
EXCLUSIVE: Don Lemon stopped by TMZ Live and went off on Nicki Minaj, telling her to "sit the f*** down," and urged her to "get a life and grow some brains." 💥 pic.twitter.com/8EY4TBiEvg
— TMZ (@TMZ) January 19, 2026
