Mike Epps has issued an apology after making a sexual joke about Nicki Minaj being a supporter of US President Donald Trump. The comedian has taken to his social media to address the controversy and express regret over the comment.
Mike Epps sends apology to Nicki Minaj after controversial joke
Mike Epps sparked controversy after cracking a joke about Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump at the February 6 show of his 2026 We Them One’s Comedy Tour. “Nicki Minaj’s out there getting a train ran on her by Donald Trump now,” the comedian said during the set. A few days later, Epps apologized for the crude remark in a statement shared on his Instagram story.
“What’s up, y’all? It’s your man Mike Epps. Y’all know I’m Mr. Accountability,” Epps began. “You know, I say stuff and do stuff, and then I go to bed, wake up the next morning. Prayed on it and thought about it,” he continued. “Just want to apologize to you, Nicki Minaj, for saying the stuff that I said. Want to apologize to your husband, your kids, all of that for saying what I said,” Epps added.
Epps admitted that he was under the influence of alcohol when he made the comment. “I’m a comedian. Sometime I get on that stage. I have a little drink, and I go, ‘Wow.’ You know what I mean? I’m not filtered. So, just want to apologize to you,” he explained.
In conclusion, the comedian stated, “Not explaining myself, but I am Mr. Accountability. I love apologizing. Something a lot of people don’t know how to do. Apologize to you, Nicki.”
Epps’ joke about Minaj comes shortly after Trevor Noah quipped about her absence at the 2026 Grammy Awards. During the ceremony, Noah joked, “Nicki Minaj is not here. She’s still at the White House with Donald Trump, discussing very important issues.”
Minaj responded to Noah’s jab with an X post, saying, “Trevor refuses to come out the closet when everyone in the industry knows his boyfriend. Allegedly.” However, the “Super Bass” rapper has not yet responded to Epps’ joke or his recent apology.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh for Mandatory.
