DL Hughley unloaded on Nicki Minaj across several social media posts over the weekend after she drew headlines for criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom and his support of transgender youth. In a post shared on X on Friday, Minaj wrote: "Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids. Haha. Not even a trans ADULT would run on that. Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids."
In response, Hughley fired back with a sharp message of his own. He wrote: “Nicki Minaj shouldnt post anything about kids cuz her husband can’t be within 1000 ft of one! It ain’t Gavin Newson it’s Chris Hanson she should be worried about.”
Hughley later expanded on his comments in a video, continuing his criticism and directing much of it toward Kenneth Petty. "I can't tell people what to post or what to say, but Nicki Minaj damn sure needs to stay away from posting anything about kids, trans or otherwise," he said, according to Live Bitez. "She supports a dude that is on the Epstein list a thousand times. She's actually married to a registered sex offender, a pedophile. She shouldn't be able to watch Jason Kid or listen to Kid 'n Play, or New Kids On The Block. Hell, she's gotta walk around the aisle with Cabbage Patch Kids in it. And she damn sure should stay away from Sour Patch Kids. It ain't Gavin Newsom Nicki needs to worry about. It's Chris Hansen."
Nicki Minaj has remained in the spotlight for her political commentary over the past few months, frequently drawing attention for her outspoken views. On multiple occasions, she has publicly expressed support for President Donald Trump.
She has also spoken positively about Vice President J.D. Vance. "Nothing brings me joy like the Vance memes & knowing he leaned into it like a boss," she wrote in a separate post. "Top Tier Comedy. Character = 100. But make no mistake, Vance is an assassin. Don’t debate him. On anything. Quick as a computer. Maybe quicker. He’s the best blend I’ve ever seen of us&them."