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As tensions escalated, Minaj resurfaced old tweets allegedly made by SZA, criticising fellow superstars Beyoncé, Rihanna, Madonna, and Ciara, accusing the R&B star of “targeting women for no reason,” whom the singer later worked with.
American rapper Nicki Minaj and R&B sensation SZA were embroiled in a messy social media spat this week, with SZA publicly revealing she had turned down collaboration requests from Minaj on two occasions.
The feud, which played out across X (formerly Twitter), began after Minaj launched a tirade on Tuesday night, targeting Terrence “Punch” Henderson, President of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and SZA’s former manager.
Minaj accused Henderson of “bullying” her following alleged rejections of business propositions.
Nicki . You absolutely know my music and what I contribute cause you’ve asked for features twice to no response . In addition to rapping my lyrics on feeling myself “Cooking up the bass looking like a kilo”? Lol ur having a moment ..im not sure why but be blessed.
Shortly after Minaj’s tweets, SZA — who parted ways with Henderson in late 2024 — posted a seemingly unrelated message, warning, “Mercury retrograde… don’t take the bait lol silly goose.”
Though SZA did not name anyone, Minaj interpreted the message as a veiled dig and responded aggressively.
“Go draw your freckles back on bookie… Sounding like a dead dog,” Minaj tweeted, while accusing SZA of being “ugly” and a “liar.”
The Mother of two continued with a barrage of insults, stating, “If every song you’ve ever done vanished right now, the music business wouldn’t even miss you.”
The tweets drew several mixed reactions.
In one of the most scathing tweets, Minaj said again, “Bitch, what have you ever done besides yodel with auto-tune that needed retuning? Boo, I’m an icon. You’re not. The end.”
SZA, known for her low-drama public persona, broke her usual silence to respond.
In a calm yet pointed clapback, she criticised Nicki for downplaying her and posted seeming evidence of a rejected collaboration.
“Nicki. You absolutely know my music and what I contribute cause you’ve asked for features twice to no response. In addition to rapping my lyrics on ‘Feeling Myself’—‘Cooking up the bass looking like a kilo’? Lol ur having a moment… I’m not sure why but be blessed,” SZA wrote.
She included a screenshot of a direct message exchange, allegedly from Minaj’s team, requesting a collaboration.
The screenshot, which appeared professional and cordial, raised doubts over Minaj’s suggestion that she neither respected nor acknowledged SZA’s artistry.
I get bullied by millions online every day then step my ass out onna packed stadium tour where ppl show me REAL love . IN REAL LIFE . My parents are healthy and I’m the most successful I ever been . GET SOME FUCKING PERSPECTIVE n BARK AT THE WALL !!!
While replying to fans, SZA reaffirmed her stance that she “gets bullied by millions online every day, then step my ass out onna packed stadium tour where people show me real love. In real life. My parents are healthy and I’m the most successful I ever been. Get some perspective and bark at the wall!!!”
As tensions escalated, Minaj resurfaced old tweets allegedly made by SZA, criticising fellow superstars Beyoncé, Rihanna, Madonna, and Ciara, accusing the R&B star of “targeting women for no reason,” whom the singer later worked with.
The altercation also revived Minaj’s ongoing grievances with Roc Nation and its CEO Desiree Perez. Using the hashtag #JusticeForDemoree — in reference to Perez’s daughter Demoree Hadley, who has accused her mother of unlawful detainment — Minaj linked the feud to broader allegations of bullying and control within the industry.
This latest clash added to Minaj’s growing list of high-profile disputes with female artists, including Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Miley Cyrus, and Mariah Carey.
