Deon Cole jokes about “Trump’s Image Awards” and Nicki Minaj in NAACP opener
Published on March 2, 2026.
Comedian Deon Cole poked fun at President Donald Trump and his administration during his opening monologue at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Cole mentioned the "Trump's Image Awards" and the rise of Nicki Minaj's influence in the Make America Great Again movement. He also made fun of the Epstein files, suggesting that no black people are making headlines for their affiliation with the late sex offender due to their preference for "grown women". Additionally, Cole led the audience in a prayer, claiming that "whatever whatever's in her a** is affecting her brain."
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