Rick Ross To Don Lemon: "We Hiring At Wingstop"

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The former CNN anchor was unexpectedly fired after 17 years yesterday, sending out plenty of shockwaves across the nation.

Some of the biggest news to hit the media cycle on Monday (April 24) was obviously Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon's unexpected firings. While the former is now out at FOX News, it was CNN who let go of the latter. The former anchor released a statement via Twitter yesterday. Afterwards, the network shut down his claims that he wasn't directly informed of the decision by management. "At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network," Lemon tweeted after hearing the news from his agent.

"Don Lemon's statement about this morning's events is inaccurate," the official CNN PR Twitter account wrote shortly after. "He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on [social media]," they further explained. Reactions to the surprising news continue to pour in from all across the nation, and one of the funniest we've seen so far comes from Rick Ross. The Biggest Boss addressed the situation via his Instagram Story earlier this week, revealing that he's got the perfect employment opportunity for the media personality.

Rick Ross Reacts to Don Lemon's CNN Firing

"Just found out Don Lemon was terminated from 'CNN.' Damn, dawg," the author said to his followers. "But guess what? The brothers got your back," Ross happily added. "We hiring at Wingstop. And for some reason, I believe you know what you doing with the lemon pepper wings, so man, just send over your résumé… I’ma make sure I get you in front of the right grill, brother. Stay solid, brother," the "Purple Lamborghini" hitmaker quipped.

As HipHopDX notes, that's not the only proposition Rick Ross had for the 57-year-old. "Just came up with a wonderful idea — well, really, Don, you helped me come up with this," he credited Lemon. "I need to hit the team over at Rapstar Energy Drink and let ’em know we should introduce the Don Lemon flavour. What y’all think? Aye, Don, we got you brother!" the business mogul laughed. Do you think RR's comments are out of pocket? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.