Renowned comedian Dean Cole delivered a series of sharp jokes targeting celebrities, including Teyana Taylor, Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson and Nicki Minaj during the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles.
The Black-ish actor opened his monologue as a “prayer”, using it to poke fun at several high-profile figures.
He first referenced Grammy Award nominee Teyana Taylor following her recent split from Lion King actor Aaron Pierre. The couple, who debuted at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles, had drawn attention throughout 2025 before quietly parting ways without stating the reason.
With many online praising the Mufasa actor for his looks, Cole quipped, “Keep her single and away from green-eyed men with muscles. Give the average man a chance with her.”
Cole also directed jokes at veteran rapper and television producer 50 Cent, citing his public feuds.
In 2025, 50 Cent executive-produced a four-part docuseries on convicted rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, New Jersey, with credit for 13 months already served on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
The series revisits Combs’ rise to fame and controversies, including rumours linking him to the death of Tupac Shakur and allegations involving singer Cassie Ventura, claims he has denied.
“Lord I want to bless our brother 50 Cent. His pettiness keeps our day going on by. Don’t it. Bless him with more petty ideas Lord,” Cole joked.
He also referenced rapper Nicki Minaj, who has publicly supported US President Donald Trump. In January 2026, at the Trump Accounts Summit, the Anaconda hitmaker said, “I am probably the President’s number one fan. And that is not going to change anytime soon.”
Cole responded, “Lord, we want you to bless our sister Nicki Minaj. She has been going through a lot lately. She hasn’t been herself. I believe what is in her butt is affecting her brain, Lord. We bind that spirit.”
He concluded by alluding to an incident at the British Academy Film Awards, where Tourette’s syndrome activist John Davidson shouted a racial slur while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting.
Davidson later said he felt “welcomed and understood” and left the venue, reiterating his commitment to advocating for the Tourette’s community. The British Academy Film Awards apologised, attributing the disruption to an involuntary outburst.
On the incident, Cole remarked, “If there is any white man in here with Tourette’s advice them to better read the room tonight. It might not go the way they thinketh.”