Comedian D.L. Hughley has publicly called out Nicki Minaj following her recent comments about California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Minaj, who has faced growing backlash in recent weeks for publicly supporting former President Donald Trump, took to X to air her frustrations and share her opinions, sparking widespread debate online.
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Her remarks did not sit well with Hughley, who criticized the rapper for what he viewed as speaking out of place, particularly regarding issues involving trans individuals and children.
D.L. Hughley Goes In on Nicki Minaj and Husband Kenneth Petty With Some Choice Words pic.twitter.com/GktODB4sU5
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The comedian didn’t stop there.
Hughley also shared a response, stating:
“Nicki Minaj shouldn’t post anything about kids ’cause her husband can’t be within 1,000 feet of one! It ain’t Gavin Newsom, it’s Chris Hansen she should be worried about.”
The exchange has since fueled further conversation online, with fans and critics weighing in on celebrity and politics.


We all know Sicki a closet CHOMO
*allegedly 😅
I can’t stand D.L. You can tell he is one of the handpicked blacks by the higher up whites. The give him biscuits, and send him to hunt down his own. Now why do you give a F about Trans kids? That’s not normal black man concern material, Sir. It’s it because somebody sent you? Mm hm, I definitely think so.
Nicki is that you babes? If so then let me say this…
You are a dumb MAGA Sl*t. Even Gavin Newsom doesn’t like you, ya c** wh*re. Let that register and sink in b**ch.
Drag heeeeer 🐍 #HISS
Dl stands for downlow hughley
Downlow hughley you a b**** n****. Don’t even know all the f****** facts.. DONALD TRUMP FOREVER N****.