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Mike Epps Apologizes to Nicki Minaj Over Viral Trump 'Train' Joke

His filmed statement followed a fan clip that spread widely, drawing sharp criticism from Minaj’s supporters.

Overview

  • During a Louisville stop on the We Them Ones Tour, Epps joked that President Donald Trump had “ran a train” on Nicki Minaj.
  • In an Instagram video, Epps called himself “Mr. Accountability,” blamed drinking for going “unfiltered,” and apologized to Minaj, Kenneth Petty, and their son.
  • Minaj had not publicly responded to either the joke or the apology as of the latest reports.
  • The fan-recorded clip circulated rapidly across Instagram, X, and TikTok, with the Barbz leading the backlash and viewers split on the apology’s sincerity.
  • The incident has renewed discussion about comedy’s limits, especially when jokes involve sexual imagery or family, and the reputational risks of viral tour footage.