Comedian Mike Epps Apologizes to Nicki Minaj After Viral Joke

Epps made controversial comments about Minaj's political support of Trump during a comedy show.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 3:31pm

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Comedian Mike Epps has issued a public apology to Nicki Minaj after making controversial jokes about her political support of former President Donald Trump during a recent stop on his 'We Them Ones' comedy tour. Epps suggested Minaj was getting 'train ran on her by Donald Trump and them' and mocked her past comments about having a 'gold card' visa, sparking backlash on social media. In a new video, Epps admitted he went too far and that alcohol affected his judgment, saying he should have exercised more restraint.

Why it matters

Epps' remarks have reignited discussions around accountability in comedy, especially when political commentary turns personal on stage. Minaj has been outspoken in her support of Trump, which has drawn criticism from some of her fans and the broader public.

The details

The incident took place during Epps' stop in Louisville, Kentucky, on the 'We Them Ones' Tour, where parts of his performance quickly went viral. Epps referenced Minaj's political support of Trump, drawing mixed reactions from fans across social media. He suggested that Minaj was getting 'train ran on her by Donald Trump and them' and mocked her past comments about having a 'gold card' visa, implying it granted her special residency rights. The moment escalated when Epps responded to a fan in the crowd by saying, 'Shut up, btch, fck you and Nicki Minaj.'

  • The incident took place during Epps' stop in Louisville, Kentucky, on the 'We Them Ones' Tour.

The players

Mike Epps

A comedian who recently made controversial jokes about Nicki Minaj during his 'We Them Ones' comedy tour.

Nicki Minaj

A rapper who has publicly aligned herself with former President Donald Trump, praising him on international issues and appearing at conservative events.

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What they’re saying

“Shut up, btch, fck you and Nicki Minaj.”

— Mike Epps, Comedian (balleralert.com)

“We must hold comedians accountable when their jokes cross the line and become disrespectful.”

— Nicki Minaj Fan (Twitter)

What’s next

Epps has apologized for his remarks, and it remains to be seen if Minaj will respond or if there will be any further fallout from the incident.

The takeaway

This situation highlights the ongoing debate around the boundaries of comedy and political commentary, as well as the need for comedians to be mindful of the potential impact of their jokes, especially when they involve public figures.