Nicki Minaj and SZA’s simmering tension has erupted into a full-scale feud, with Minaj taking to social media to air out grievances, drop unfiltered accusations, and name-drop some of the biggest names in music. In a fiery post shared late Tuesday, the rapper called out SZA directly, and didn’t stop there, also looping in longtime collaborators Drake, Beyoncé, and music executive Gee Roberson.
The feud, which began with subtle shade and cryptic tweets, has officially entered its messiest chapter yet.
Nicki Claims She Passed on “Rich Baby Daddy” Track
Minaj started her late-night rant by revealing she had declined a feature on “Rich Baby Daddy,” the chart-topping collaboration between Drake and Sexyy Red. The song had previously been linked to SZA as a rumored remix contributor.
“He wanted me and Sexy on it. I still have the version of just Drake and Sexy,” Minaj wrote, adding that she turned it down to prioritize creative control over her Pink Friday 2 era.
She explained, “I wanted my next collab with Drake to be something meaningful, not a club record. Meanwhile, Miss Thing is still out here doing her best for him daily.”
The pointed comments, though marked by sarcasm and some NSFW insinuations, set the internet ablaze. Within minutes, the hashtag #Dricki, a mashup of Drake and Nicki, was trending on X (formerly Twitter).
Minaj Mocks SZA’s Beyoncé Writing Claims
Next, Minaj shifted gears to challenge SZA’s repeated insinuations that she played a behind-the-scenes role in writing for Beyoncé.
“This woman wants a Grammy just for hinting she touched a Google Doc Beyoncé opened,” Minaj quipped. She specifically referenced their 2015 joint track “Feeling Myself,” claiming Beyoncé’s vocals were already in place before Minaj recorded her verses.
According to Minaj, the two artists debated over who should sing the now-iconic line “Cooking up the bass, looking like a kilo.”
“Bey was like, ‘You sing it.’ I said, ‘Nooo, you sing it!’” Minaj recalled, adding, “Then she said in her calm Texas voice, ‘Yes, you can.’”
“These Girls Have No Identity”: Nicki’s Final Blow
Minaj ended her post with a sweeping criticism of unnamed “industry girls” who she believes lack originality, a statement many interpreted as another jab at SZA.
“She needed two whole days to be coached on how to respond,” Minaj wrote. “They can’t freestyle a tweet, let alone a track.”
It was a clear sign the gloves were off and that this feud had moved well beyond mere subtweets.
SZA Responds with Receipts and Resilience
The blowout follows SZA’s subtle response to a previous Minaj comment, where the singer told fans, “Don’t take the bait lol silly goose.” That seemingly light remark clearly hit a nerve with Minaj, who spiraled into a flurry of tweets questioning SZA’s artistry, appearance, and career longevity.
At one point, Minaj even questioned the impact of SZA’s chart-topping album SOS, tweeting: “If every song she ever made vanished, the music industry wouldn’t miss her.”
SZA fired back by posting what she claims were text receipts of Minaj asking for collaborations, twice. “Nicki, you know my music. You’ve quoted it. You’ve requested features. Stop pretending,” she wrote.
She also addressed the harsh treatment she receives online, saying, “I get bullied by millions daily then step out into sold-out stadiums. That’s real love. My parents are healthy. I’m thriving.”
A Celebrity Clash for the Ages?
While neither Beyoncé nor Drake has commented on the fallout, fan theories and stan wars are raging across platforms. Whether this feud will cool off or continue to heat up remains to be seen, but one thing’s clear: the pop girl detente is officially over.
