The rap world was rocked on Monday night as global superstar Nicki Minaj and R&B sensation SZA traded heated words on X (formerly Twitter), igniting a viral feud that quickly dominated timelines.
Nicki Minaj Sparks Drama with Subtle Jab
It all began when Nicki Minaj, fresh off her online tirade against Roc Nation, appeared to take a subtle swipe at Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) — home to artists like Doechii and SZA.
Though Minaj didn’t name names directly, she referenced Spotify streaming stats, echoing an earlier tweet from blogger DJ Akademiks, which many fans interpreted as a diss aimed at SZA.
“Go draw your freckles back on bookie. #JusticeForDemoree #DepositionPerez. Liar liar pants on fire. Sounding like a f***ing dead dog,” Minaj wrote, intensifying speculation.
SZA Responds with Class — Then Fire
Initially appearing unbothered, SZA posted:
“Mercury retrograde… don’t take the bait lol silly goose.”
But things escalated when Minaj doubled down with more direct insults. That prompted a fiery response from the “Snooze” hitmaker:
“I don’t give a fck bout none of that weird sht you popping.”
Minaj Fires Back Again
Never one to back down, Nicki hit back yet again:
“Shutup ugly #JusticeForDemoree I’m in a meeting so idk if u was still talking sht or not so if you didn’t I’ll delete later. He.”
Fans of both artists were quick to take sides online, with the hashtags #NickiVsSZA, #JusticeForDemoree, and #TDE trending within hours.
What’s Next?
Neither artist has offered any clarification or apology as of now. With both at the top of their game — SZA’s “SOS” album still riding high and Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2” era gaining momentum — the clash has added unexpected tension to the summer’s entertainment buzz.
