Overview
- Hosting Saturday night, Cole delivered a preacher-style mock prayer that shifted into a roast of Nicki Minaj.
- He said she "hasn't been herself" and quipped that whatever is "in her ass" is "affecting her brain," asking for it to be "taken out."
- Event footage showed audience members laughing as the segment spread online and was labeled controversial by multiple outlets.
- Reports indicate the bit appeared to reference backlash over Minaj's vocal support of President Trump.
- Cole also joked about Teyana Taylor and 50 Cent during the set, and outlets noted Minaj had not publicly responded at the time of publication.