Deon Cole Roasts Nicki Minaj at NAACP Image Awards

0:00On March 1st, Deon Cole brought the house down at the NAACP image awards on Saturday night by turning his opening monologue into a sharp comedy roast, aimed at Nicki Minaj. As host, he kicked things off with a mock prayer for the rapper, poking fun at her recent political moves that have stirred up controversy. The bit started innocently enough, with Cole saying Minaj had been going through a tough time and was not acting like herself. He quickly pivoted to a hilarious jab, implying something was messing with her judgment, and calling on a higher power to fix it. The crowd loved every second of his preacher-style delivery. Fans and attendees reacted with huge laughs, captured on camera as the room filled with cheers and nods. Minaj's support for certain political figures has split her fanbase and drawn heat from hip-hop circles, making Cole's timely roast hit even harder. He didn't stop there. Still taking playful shots at Teyana Taylor in 50 Cent to keep the energy high throughout the segment.

1:00Social media lit up right after, with users hailing it as one of the best opening bits in years. The full NAACP image awards show airs on VET next weekend, promising more laughs and behind the scenes moments from the standout 9.