A new high-profile celebrity feud is unfolding online, as Nicki Minaj launched an explosive series of attacks against fellow artist SZA. The drama erupted on July 15, fueled by past tensions involving Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and a perceived slight from SZA.
The Spark: TDE Drama and Cryptic Posts
The tension began when Minaj referenced TDE president Terrence “Punch” Henderson in a now-viral X post, calling him “Minus 30 million” and accusing him of bullying her on social media. SZA, who is signed to TDE, appeared to respond indirectly, tweeting:
“Mercury retrograde … don’t take the bait lol silly goose.”
While the post didn’t name anyone directly, Minaj interpreted it as a dig — and immediately retaliated with insults aimed directly at SZA.
Minaj’s Explosive Claims About SZA’s Relevance
Minaj didn’t hold back, questioning SZA’s impact on the music industry:
“SZA if every song you’ve ever done vanished right now, the music business wouldn’t even miss you.”
She also mocked the singer’s vocal style, stating:
“What have you ever done besides yodel with auto tune that needed retuning?”
In a separate post, Minaj escalated further by comparing her international tour success to SZA’s:
“Did you look at the venues I played on my OWN headlined FESTIVAL tour out of the country last year? B*tch have you ever headlined to 80K ppl?”
SZA Responds: “I Wasn’t Talking to You!”
Caught in the crossfire, SZA quickly clarified her original post.
“I wasn’t even talking about or to anyone. I had just got off stage talkin bout retrograde. F* YES IM MAD NOW DO YOU NEED THAT !??”
The singer seemed shocked by Minaj’s interpretation of her tweet, suggesting the response was entirely unprovoked.
Minaj Doubles Down With Personal Attacks
Not satisfied with clarifying the misunderstanding, Minaj launched personal insults, referencing SZA’s freckles and hygiene:
“You still have no clue who you are! I know you went nights w/o washing that musty face. Btch how u remember exactly where every freckle go?”
She ended the rant by declaring herself a global icon:
“Boo im an icon. You’re not. The end.”
Past Tensions and Broader Feud Context
Minaj’s posts also included the hashtag #JusticeForDemoree — a reference to a lawsuit involving Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez and her daughter Demoree Hadley. The ongoing legal drama adds another layer to the feud, as Perez is closely tied to Jay-Z, another of Minaj’s long-time industry rivals.
Whether this feud will fizzle or escalate further remains to be seen. Fans of both artists are weighing in across social media, and the story continues to trend globally. For now, both women remain in the spotlight — not for new music, but for a battle of words that has the whole industry watching.
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