Nicki Minaj has slammed Aerosmith front man and former American Idol judge Steven Tyler, accusing him of racism after he commented that she wouldn't be able to recognise Bob Dylan’s talent.

Minaj who is the new American Idol judge, was mortified over Tyler’s claims that she is to spot talent.

Tyler has said to MTV news: "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.

"If it was Bob Dylan, Nicki Minaj would have had him sent to the cornfield! Whereas, if it was Bob Dylan with us, we would have brought the best of him out. Just saying."

Minaj hit back in spectacular style through her Twitter account saying: "Steven Tyler said I would have sent Bob Dylan to a cornfield??? Steven, you haven't seen me judge one single solitary contestant yet!

"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. You assume that I wouldn't have liked Bob Dylan??? Why? Black? Rapper? What? Go fuck yourself and worry about yourself, babe.

"When Steven first went on Idol he was ridiculed by his peers and fans alike. So what does he do? Ridicule the next judge."

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