Overview
- Cole posted Instagram screenshots of explicit, hateful messages he says arrived after the monologue, including insults that targeted his late mother.
- Several outlets reported he also received threatening messages, with some accounts alleging death threats, though details vary by source.
- The joke came during a mock prayer that referenced Minaj, 50 Cent, and the BAFTAs incident involving a shouted racial slur.
- Broadcast cameras captured audience laughter during the bit as social platforms amplified backlash from segments of Minaj’s fanbase and political supporters.
- Minaj has not publicly responded, and BET plans to air the Image Awards broadcast next week with additional behind-the-scenes footage.