Nicki Minaj has issued a public apology to Cardi B’s daughter, Kulture, after tensions between the two rap icons took a deeply personal turn. Their long-standing feud reignited this week with heated exchanges on X, where both artists crossed a line by making disparaging remarks about each other’s children.
On Thursday night (Oct. 2), Nicki Minaj took to X to apologize for comments she directed at Kulture, where she previously referred to the child as a “roach” and “monkey.” In her message, Nicki Minaj wrote:
“Dear Kulture, truth is: I did all of this for a bigger purpose and one day you’ll understand… you’re a cute child & lots of kids have cute little funny looking gums before they grow into all of their features.”
She continued by framing her apology around her role as both a mother and a public figure:
“I apologize. As a child of God & QUEEN of my community who look to me for integrity… you’re an innocent child & don’t deserve any of this.”
Nicki also shifted focus towards accountability for others involved, stating:
“One day your mother, aunt & many more will be brought to their knees for what they’ve said AND TRIED to do to my young prophet/beautiful boy. Take care my darling. This isn’t who I am.”
The apology came after Cardi B strongly defended her daughter during the exchange. Cardi warned Minaj to keep her children out of their disputes, declaring:
“Let this be the LAST TIME you mention my kids.”
She also fired back with her own jabs, saying on X:
“Papa Bear I’m sorry you can’t speak and banging spoons because your mom couldn’t put the drugs down.”
Earlier today, Nicki Minaj doubled down with a broader message directed at her followers:
“Dear BLACK WOMEN, I can GUARANTEE YOU that h*e will never EVER get on my net & discuss another BLACK BABY AGAIN. I can GUARANTEE YOU that hoe will never EVER call black women roaches & monkeys AGAIN!!!!!!!!”
The ongoing rift between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B is one of hip-hop’s most enduring rivalries, dating back to 2017–2018. Over the years, both stars have traded jabs through social media and interviews, keeping their feud alive in the public eye. Recently, Minaj reignited hostilities by mocking Cardi’s daughter and taking aim at her personal relationships, including her ties to NFL player Stefon Diggs.
While fans debate whether Nicki’s apology signals a shift, industry observers agree that the latest clash underscores just how volatile — and personal — this rivalry has become.
