Comedian Mike Epps Apologizes for Crude Joke About Nicki Minaj and Trump

Epps said he made the comments while on stage and had a 'little drink' before 'going wild' with his 'non-filtered' comedy routine.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Comedian and actor Mike Epps issued a public apology to Nicki Minaj after making a crude, sexualized joke about the rapper and former President Donald Trump during a recent comedy show in Louisville, Kentucky. Epps acknowledged that as a comedian, he sometimes 'gets on that stage' and 'goes wild' with 'non-filtered' material, but said he wanted to apologize to Minaj, her husband, and her children for the inappropriate comments.

Why it matters

Epps' apology comes amid Minaj's recent public support for Trump, which has drawn significant attention and controversy. The comedian's comments were seen as an inappropriate attempt at humor regarding Minaj's political views and personal life.

The details

During a stop on his 'We Them Ones' comedy tour at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Epps made a crude, sexualized joke suggesting that Minaj had engaged in a group sex activity with Trump and others, and joked about the rapper allegedly doing sexual favors in exchange for help with her U.S. citizenship. Epps acknowledged that he had 'a little drink' before making the comments, which he described as 'non-filtered'.

  • On February 6, 2026, Epps made the controversial comments during his comedy show in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • On February 10, 2026, Epps issued an apology to Minaj on his Instagram story.

The players

Mike Epps

A comedian and actor who issued an apology for making crude jokes about Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump during a recent comedy show.

Nicki Minaj

A rapper who has recently emerged as a supporter of former President Donald Trump, drawing significant attention and controversy.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who Minaj has publicly supported, leading to Epps' inappropriate jokes.

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What they’re saying

“Y'all know I'm Mr Accountability. You know, I say stuff and do stuff, and then I go to bed, wake up the next morning, [having] prayed on and thought about it. I just want to apologize to you, Nicki Minaj, for saying the stuff that I said. I want to apologize to your husband, your kids, all that for saying what I said.”

— Mike Epps, Comedian (Instagram)

The takeaway

Epps' apology highlights the need for comedians to be mindful of the impact their jokes can have, especially when they involve public figures and sensitive topics like politics and personal relationships. The incident serves as a reminder that even in the context of comedy, there are boundaries that should not be crossed.