Comedy star Mike Epps is walking back jokes he made about Nicki Minaj and her family at the latest stop of the We Them Ones Tour.
A fan-recorded clip from his set spread across social media within hours, transforming a late-night joke into a national conversation. During the performance, Epps took aim at Nicki Minaj, mocking her perceived political alignment with Donald Trump before escalating the bit with a crude sexual remark that many viewers felt crossed the line from satire into disrespect.
Inside the room, laughter followed the joke. Online, the reaction shifted. The clip traveled fast across hip-hop platforms, fan pages, and political feeds, often stripped of context.
Timing intensified the response. Minaj’s name has remained prominent amid growing attention around her 2026 rollout, keeping her fan base highly alert to any perceived slight.
Epps delivered the joke with loose, freewheeling energy, pacing the stage while drinking. That delivery shaped how the moment landed once it reached the internet. Many viewers said the joke felt personal rather than playful.
Mike Epps Apologizes To Nicki Minaj Over Drunk ‘We Them Ones’ Jokes
As the clip circulated, fans tagged Minaj directly, calling for acknowledgment. Within a day, the discussion moved away from punchlines and toward boundaries.
Backlash followed in waves. The Barbz led much of the criticism, labeling the remarks misogynistic and unnecessary.
Several fans took issue with the reliance on shock humor, while others argued that referencing Minaj’s family, especially her child, crossed an unspoken cultural line. Even observers outside her fan base questioned why her political views became grounds for explicit commentary.
Some longtime comedy fans expressed disappointment, saying they expected sharper satire from a veteran performer. They questioned why Epps targeted Minaj personally instead of critiquing politics more broadly. Still, a smaller group defended him, arguing that roasting celebrities has long been central to stand-up comedy.
As the clip reached millions across X, Instagram, and TikTok, pressure mounted. Less than 24 hours later, Epps issued a public apology.
Speaking calmly on camera, he admitted he crossed a line and described the moment as “unfiltered comedy gone wrong.” He referred to himself as “Mr. Accountability,” stressing that he stands on correcting his mistakes.
Epps also addressed Minaj’s family directly, apologizing to her husband, Kenneth Petty, and their son. He acknowledged that jokes carry consequences beyond the celebrity target and said his intention was never harm, only laughter at the wrong cost.
The apology spread nearly as fast as the original clip. Some praised its speed and tone. Others dismissed it as damage control.
Either way, the moment underscored how quickly comedy, culture, and accountability now collide in the social media age.
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