Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Trade Explosive Shots on X
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The long-running rivalry between rap superstars Cardi B and Nicki Minaj erupted once again this week, captivating fans with a blistering, real-time exchange on X (formerly Twitter). The Monday clash saw the two artists swap sharp insults, lyrical parodies, and highly personal attacks, instantly becoming a viral sensation and a major talking point across celebrity news blogs.
The latest escalation began when Nicki Minaj, 42, took the first shot, tweeting—and then quickly deleting—the number “$4.99,” a clear jab at the promotional price of Cardi B’s new album, Am I the Drama?. Minaj didn't hold back, dubbing her rival “Barney Dangerous” and mocking her with altered lyrics from Cardi B's track "Magnet."
Minaj's Viral Attack: "Abcdefgeeeeeeee… SUR GER REE TO LOOK LIKE MEEEEEE / tell the rat & tell J ZEEEEEE / Rico Fraud & PERJURY." She further targeted Cardi B's personal life, referencing her pregnancy by tweeting about an artist "Fallin off the charts wit a big bellyyyy." To cap off her initial salvo, Minaj posted an AI-generated image of Cardi B dressed as the purple dinosaur Barney, humorously accusing her of having a similar rapping style.
Cardi B Fires Back with Personal Digs and Sales Scrutiny
Cardi B, 32, wasted no time in a blistering response. She claimed she was merely "baking ribs and making blondie brownies" when Minaj "started bothering [her] on a damn Monday." Cardi B quickly coined her own insult, labeling Minaj “Cocaine Barbie,” and launched into a powerful defense of her career and a fierce counter-attack.
She brushed off the album sales criticism by urging her older rival to compare herself to artists who debuted around her time, not a younger peer:
“You been in the game like 16 years. You need to compare yourself to YOUR peers that started around YOUR time. Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Drake. Those are the numbers you need to be competing wit.”
“I was in high school when you came out. Wtf is you comparing yourself to me for???”
The exchange turned deeply personal as Cardi B brought up Minaj’s brother, Jelani Maraj, who is currently incarcerated for child rape. She also addressed Minaj’s jab at her pregnancy with a very serious accusation, stating, "Like you wasn’t going to different fertility doctors cuz you couldn’t reproduce from all them percs scrambling your eggs. NOT ALLEGEDLY. Lord protect my babies.”
A Continuing Saga of Beef
The dramatic spectacle played out for fans, with other artists even chiming in. Ice Spice posted a single laughing emoji, seemingly watching the feud escalate from the sidelines.
This latest chapter serves as a stark reminder of the deep-seated animosity between the two rap titans, a feud that famously reached a physical confrontation in 2018 when Cardi B threw a shoe at Minaj during Milan Fashion Week. This new, highly public digital battle is set to further solidify their rivalry as one of the most prominent in modern music history.
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