Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Nicki Minaj and Don Lemon Clash Over St Paul Church Protest
Nicki Minaj had a disagreement with Don Lemon about a protest that happened at a church in St. Paul.
She said on a show with Benny Johnson that Don Lemon knew what was going to happen inside the church and that being a journalist doesn't protect someone from being part of a criminal plan.
The Department of Justice might even charge people involved.
Nicki Minaj thinks Don Lemon was too involved and shouldn't use journalism as an excuse.
Nicki Minaj criticized Don Lemon for his role in the St Paul Church protest.
She argued that journalism does not provide legal protection in this case.
Don Lemon allegedly knew what would happen inside the facility.
The Department of Justice is threatening charges related to the protest.
The comments were made during an interview with influencer Benny Johnson on The Benny Show.
- Who
- Nicki Minaj and Don Lemon
- What
- A clash over the St Paul Church protest and potential legal consequences
- When
- During comments made to Benny Johnson on The Benny Show
- Where
- On The Benny Show
- Why
- Nicki Minaj criticized Don Lemon's involvement and the use of journalism as a legal shield
- Individuals Involved
- Nicki Minaj, Don Lemon, Benny Johnson
- Context
- Comments made to influencer Benny Johnson on The Benny Show
- Main Issue
- Criticism of Don Lemon's role in the St Paul Church protest
- Legal Concern
- Potential criminal conspiracy charges
- Protection Claim
- Journalism as a shield from legal consequences
