Steven Tyler, Nicki Minaj Feud: Rocker Exchanges Nasty Words With New 'American Idol' Judge

Posted on Nov 27th 2012 10:28AM by Brittany Galla Comments

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Even though Steven Tyler quit his post as an "American Idol" judge earlier this year, he still has much to say about the upcoming season and the judges who replaced him, notably rapper Nicki Minaj.

Responding to news that judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have been feuding on the "Idol" set, the Aerosmith rocker told MTV News that's not how the judges should act. "I know that they've got something going on on the judges' panel; it shouldn't be that, it should be the opposite. They should have something going on, which is called 'camaraderie,'" he said. "You just have to give your opinion. It wasn't hard for me, but I would imagine it's hard for some people, and they need a manager to say 'Shut the fuck up, and just give them your opinion.' These kids, they just got out of a car from the Midwest somewhere and they're in New York City, they're scared to death; you're not going to get the best [out of them]."

Tyler went on, "They should have something going on so thick and beautiful that they can lay it over the new talent that's trying to birth itself. It needs to be birthed, not judged by 'entertainment' factors, it needs to be judged by people that [are] honest, true, that have the 'it' factor. Not the 'it' factor because they can fight. The fuck is that all about?"

It didn't stop there, as Tyler suggested that Minaj wouldn't be able spot a 'true' star. "If it was Bob Dylan, Nicki Minaj would have had him sent to the cornfield," Tyler said. "Whereas, if it was Bob Dylan with us, we would have brought the best of him out, as we did with Phillip Phillips. Just saying."

Tyler's comments did not go over well with Minaj, who took to her Twitter to voice her anger. "Steven Tyler said I would have sent Bob Dylan to a cornfield???" she wrote. "Steven, you haven't seen me judge one single solitary contestant yet! You assume that I wouldn't have liked Bob Dylan??? Why? Black? Rapper? What? Go f**k yourself and worry about yourself babe ... I understand you really wanted to keep your job, but take that up with the producers. I haven't done anything to you. That's a racist comment ... When Steven first went on Idol he was ridiculed by his peers and fans alike. Called a sell out. So what does he do? Ridicule the next judge."

Minaj added another tweet, referencing her fight with Carey. "LOL lets make him a shirt that says 'No Coloreds Allowed' then escort him down 2 Barbara Walters so he can tell how he was threatened w/guns," she wrote.

So far, Tyler hasn't responded to Minaj's tweets.

Minaj, Carey and country singer Keith Urban are the new judges for next season's "Idol," which kicks off in January. Tyler is currently touring with Aerosmith.

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Janet Baker

I agree with Steven. Whether they fight or not the show is cheapened by their being on it

December 11 2012 at 10:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
maryplaces

Now that Nicki is one of the judges and she has caused all this drama I don't even want to watch IDOL any more.. and besides, Her face scares me.

November 30 2012 at 6:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
maryplaces

Nicki you've got issues. and Steven RACIST? WTF is your problem?

November 30 2012 at 6:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gala04

Really...Steve Tyler racist..Girl you need to look in that mirror and see what racist looks like....

November 30 2012 at 5:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
barrelfever101

Tyler never even mentioned her name, he said "they". Every time she opens her mouth she spits out the word "RACIST". I think SHE is a racist. People aren't looking at her color they are listening to her mouth and judging her by her actions and she is foul. Tyler was right about one thing, these judges should work cohesively together and not argue (by taking things personally) over a contestants critique. Now he mumbled and kinda went in a nowhere fast direction but he never slammed anyone in particular and said not one racist thing.

November 30 2012 at 3:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bullwinkle1976.mb

Keith Urban is the ONLY celebrity with the talent and qualifications required to be a talent judge.The producers have really screwed the pooch this season.Carey and manij are both as useful as **** on a bore hog!

November 30 2012 at 2:08 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Bullwinkle1976.mb

Ntcki Minij has less talent than the pimple on my dog's ass!

November 30 2012 at 1:34 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Karen

I've watched every show since IDOL began. Until now. I can't stand Minaj (no talent) or Carey (so full of herself). I'm OUT.

November 30 2012 at 12:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
crazypuppy

In my opinion she is a no talent hack. Just Clown clothes, hair dye and a mouth that continues to increase in size just like her Butt.

November 30 2012 at 11:55 AM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
yemars14

Drama queen, She is the only racist that made a statement.

November 30 2012 at 11:27 AM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply

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