Deon Cole
Deon Cole hosts NAACP Image Awards amid controversy and celebrations
Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
The 57th NAACP Image Awards took place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, hosted by Deon Cole for the second year. Cole's satirical monologue joking about Nicki Minaj drew backlash from her fans, while honorees like Viola Davis and Michael B. Jordan delivered powerful speeches. Attendees also addressed a recent BAFTA incident involving racial slurs.
Following his hosting of the 57th NAACP Image Awards, comedian Deon Cole shared screenshots of hate mail on Instagram from Nicki Minaj fans and Tourette’s advocates upset over his satirical jokes. The backlash included slurs and death threats, but support came from Jamie Foxx and BET.
Ti AI ṣe iroyin
Ye surprised attendees at comedian Deon Cole's December 27, 2025, show at the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, replying 'New album' to Cole's query about upcoming projects. The moment, shared on social media, has sparked buzz around his long-teased Bully amid a history of delays.