Oscar-winning comedienne Mo'Nique came for journalist Roland S. Martin on Twitter on the heels of her call for a Netflix boycott over what she believes to be wage discrimination.
On Friday, the outspoken entertainer replied to a tweet where Martin was praising the work of a local North Carolina organization fighting gerrymandering and working to expand voting rights.
In that tweet, Mo'Nique questioned Martin's fight for equality for women. She referenced her call for a Netflix boycott after the mega-streaming service only offered to pay her $500,000 for a standup special. Her passionate video gained the support of comedienne Wanda Sykes and actress Jada Pinkett Smith who came to Mo'Nique's defense against critics.
Brother Roland please listen we getting ready to do press. I appreciate your fight, however where is your fight for EQUALITY when it comes to your sisters. Let's talk brother.
— Mo'Nique Worldwide (@moworldwide) January 26, 2018
The tweet would eventually get to Martin. However, in the meantime, fans called out Mo'Nique's public criticism of Martin.
Sister I have made myself available to talk to all my brothers and sisters. It don't seem strange to you they don't want to face me. I STANDING RIGHT HERE ALONG WITH MY HUSBAND/MANAGER BY MY SIDE.
— Mo'Nique Worldwide (@moworldwide) January 26, 2018
Sister we must do it in the SPOTLIGHT AND SHINE A LIGHT ON IT. Doing it behind closed doors allows the mistreatment to continue. STAY TUNED. I believe in my sisters, and when you hear the truth I believe you will STAND ALSO. Luv u 2 life sis
— Mo'Nique Worldwide (@moworldwide) January 27, 2018
When Martin replied, he let it be known that he has been actively standing up for black women, giving them a voice on his news program and fighting for black women his entire career.
Mo’Nique, the fact that you are even asking the question about what I have done to fight for equality and sisters shows you don’t know. I don’t talk about it. I DO IT. Have done it my whole career. I don’t need to talk. I put in the work https://t.co/6Gv3PHa03C
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) January 26, 2018
Even Martin's fans are not entirely sure she took the best avenue to criticize the longtime journalist.
She continually blocks her blessings by opening her mouth. She should’ve went to Roland in private.
— The Godfather J (@godfatherjames) January 26, 2018
