Nicki Minaj and SZA Social Media Feud Explained: What sparked the online fight
Nicki Minaj
and
SZA
has drawn attention on social media. The feud began on X (formerly Twitter) on July 15, after Minaj posted multiple comments that appeared aimed at both SZA and Top Dawg Entertainment president Terrence 'Punch' Henderson. Their exchange involved personal insults and references to ongoing lawsuits.
Argument Starts After Comments on Punch
Nicki Minaj began the exchange by recalling past criticism from TDE president Punch. She claimed that he bullied her on Twitter and shared, 'Yall remember that man from tde who kept bullying me on Twitter for no reason? We have the receipts.'
Minaj added, 'I never even responded to him. What was his name again, yall? Ima call him 'Minus 30 million' from now on. #JusticeForDemoree.' She also used the phrase 'Tiny D–k Executive.'
These posts referenced a legal case involving Desiree Perez, CEO of
Roc Nation
, and her daughter Demoree Hadley, who accused her mother of institutionalizing her without consent. Minaj has used hashtags related to this case throughout her posts.
SZA Responds with Post About Retrograde
Shortly after Minaj's tweets, SZA wrote, 'Mercury retrograde .. don't take the bait lol silly goose.' Many online believed this was a response to Minaj, though SZA later denied it.
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She explained, 'I wasn't even talking about or to anyone I had just got off staged talkin bout retrograde.' She continued, 'N—AS @'d ME . The F–K YES IM MAD NOW DO YOU NEED THAT !??'
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Minaj Calls Out SZA Directly
Minaj fired back directly, telling SZA, 'Go draw your freckles back on bookie #JusticeForDemoree #DepositionPerez. Liar liar pants on fire. Sounding like a fkng dead dog.' She continued with more insults, writing, 'Bi–i looking & sounding like she got stung by a f–king bee. dot dot dot Draws on my fake freckles #JusticeForDemoree.'
The hashtags referred again to Desiree Perez and her daughter's legal complaint. Minaj has spoken about this case in several past posts.
SZA Defends Her Career and Fans
In reply, SZA said, 'I don't give a f–k bout none of that weird shit you popping.' When warned about Minaj's fan base attacking her, SZA highlighted her tour success and personal life.
She wrote, 'I stepped my a– out onna packed stadium tour where ppl show me REAL love . IN REAL LIFE.' She also mentioned her healthy parents and career achievements.
When someone pointed out that she is co-headlining with
Kendrick Lamar
, SZA reminded users of her 2023 SOS Tour's $95.5 million earnings and the 2024 leg's $41.5 million gross. These placed her high on Billboard's top R&B tour rankings.
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Final Comments Before Paris Concert
SZA signed off by posting, 'Lmao lemme go back to being calm shy and meek. Yall have blessed night! See you tomorrow for night 2 Paris!!' referring to her and Lamar's July 16 performance at the Paris La Défense Arena.
However, Minaj had not ended her posts. She later commented, 'Shutup ugly. #JusticeForDemoree. I'm in a meeting so idk if u was still talking s–t or not so if you didn't I'll delete later. Hoe.'
FAQs
Why are Nicki Minaj and SZA fighting on X?
Nicki Minaj started the argument by referencing past online bullying from Punch and used hashtags tied to a lawsuit. SZA responded, denying she aimed any post at Minaj.
What did SZA say about Nicki Minaj's fanbase?
SZA said she values real-life support from fans during her tours. She responded to warnings about Minaj's fanbase by highlighting her career success and personal happiness.
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