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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nicki Minaj praises Lana Del Rey's new song amid Ethel Cain feud references
Nicki Minaj is playfully obsessed with Lana Del Rey's latest lyrical jab in her upcoming album, sharing her infatuation via an exuberant tweet. Minaj confessed, 'I've been singing 'Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post' all morning. Help!!!!!' She marveled at how the melody, instruments, background vocals, and mixing are so intoxicating that she can't stop humming—even though she doesn't know Ethel Cain or own the post referred to. I've been singing 'Ethel cain hated my instagram post' all morning. Help!!!!! And something about the Waffle House & a picture w/some boy? But how can a melody & instruments & background vocals & the mixing be so good that I'm walking around all day talking about a person named… — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 15, 2025 The lyric originates from a teased snippet of Del Rey's new song—possibly titled Track 13 or 'All About Ethel'—which opens: 'Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post / Think it's cute reenacting my Chicago pose.' The reference appears to call back to a 2022 Instagram photo Del Rey shared with then-partner Jack Donoghue outside Chicago's Cook County Jail, which Ethel Cain mirrored in her own post soon after. The two artists have since exchanged subtle jabs online, with Cain claiming Del Rey blocked her and Del Rey accusing Cain of body-shaming her through side-by-side images. Minaj didn't stop there. In a follow-up tweet, she joked about Del Rey's unapologetic style, writing: Remember that time Lana dissed all the girlies but we had no idea why but none of us said anything back? Lmaooooo not we let Lana walk in the lunchroom & run EVERYBODY pockets wit no weapon & no gang & said not one thing about it. Lmfaooooo. AYO🤣 I fkng love this shit yo. 😩😂 — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 15, 2025 Between the biting lyric, the real-life drama, and Minaj's playful commentary, the track has already cemented itself as a pop culture moment — and it's not even officially out yet.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain feud: Song lyrics spark drama amidst stars blocking each other on Instagram as old controversies resurface
Singers Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain have shocked fans with an unexpected public feud. What started as a song preview quickly turned into social media blocks, past insults being brought up, and old controversies resurfacing and turning their tension into one of the most talked-about moments in the music scene right now. How it all started It started on August 13, when Lana shared a preview of a new song from her upcoming 10th album 'The Right Person Will Stay'. Produced by Jack Antonoff , the track, rumoured to be called 'All About Ethel' seemed to mention Ethel directly. The opening line said, 'Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post / Thinks it's cute reenacting my Chicago pose.' Fans quickly linked the 'Chicago pose' to photos both Lana and Ethel had taken with musician Jack Donoghue, who once dated Lana. Lana and Jack's picture was taken outside Chicago's Cook County Jail in 2022, and a similar photo later appeared with Jack and Ethel. Rumours of Jack dating Ethel also spread at the time, though she denied it. The song snippet also had another line fans thought referred to Ethel: 'The most famous girl at the Waffle House / I don't regret it.' This seemed to reference a 2022 New York Times profile on Ethel with that exact title, as well as Lana's own viral moment working at a Waffle House in 2023. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Take a spoonful on an empty stomach and watch the fat go down the drain gofitlifeguide Click Here Undo Soon after Lana posted the clip, Ethel revealed on Instagram that Lana had blocked her. This fuelled even more speculation about what happened between them. Lana Del Rey's public comment Lana later left a public comment on a news post, she said 'I didn't know who Ethel was until a few years ago — when someone brought to my attention the disturbing and graphic side-by-side images she would often put up of me next to unflattering creatures and cartoon characters, making constant comments about my weight.' 'Then when I heard what she was saying behind closed doors from mutual friends and started inserting herself into my personal life, I was definitely disturbed,' she added. Ethel Cain apologized This feud comes right after a tough time for Ethel. In July, she faced backlash over old posts from her late teens that included racist language, offensive jokes, and provocative images. She apologized, saying they were part of an edgy online persona she had during a difficult period in her life, and claimed the resurfacing was part of a transphobic smear campaign. Ethel has admitted Lana's influence on her music before but has also thrown shade, joking online that she 'pushed her over' and that Lana would 'never catch up' to her. Whether this drama turns into more music or statements is still unclear, but the indie music scene definitely has its own headline-making rivalry now. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lana Del Rey gives context to ongoing feud with Ethel Cain
Lana Del Rey has offered further explanation regarding her ongoing dispute with fellow artist Ethel Cain, following recent speculation about tension between the two musicians. The feud gained attention after Del Rey posted a video on Instagram featuring a snippet from an unreleased track, rumoured to be titled All About Ethel. The lyrics appear to reference Cain directly, prompting Cain to announce on her Instagram Story that Del Rey had blocked her on the platform. In a new Instagram comment, Del Rey shared more details about her perspective. She stated, 'I didn't know who Ethel was until a few years ago — when someone brought to my attention the disturbing and graphic side-by-side images she would often put up of me next to unflattering creatures and cartoon characters making constant comments about my weight, I was confused at what she was getting at. Then when I heard what she was saying behind closed doors from mutual friends and started inserting herself into my personal life I was definitely disturbed.' Lana Del Rey elaborates on her lyrics about Ethel Cain, stating that the singer used to body-shame her: 'I didn't know who Ethel was until a few years ago — when someone brought to my attention the disturbing and graphic side-by-side images she would often put up of me next to… — Pop Base (@PopBase) August 14, 2025 Cain has not publicly responded to these allegations. Earlier, fans had speculated that the feud might involve musician Jack Donoghue, who previously dated Del Rey. The new track includes the lyric: 'Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post / Think it's cute reenacting my Chicago pose,' referencing similar photographs of both artists with Donoghue. Del Rey's upcoming album, from which the song is expected to appear, was initially slated for May 2025 but has been delayed. Two tracks have already been released, with more teased during her Stagecoach Festival performance in April 2025. The situation remains ongoing, with no further statements from Cain at this time.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain feud explained: Are indie music girls fighting over a boy? Diss track and Instagram block fuel drama
While diss tracks are usually a rapper's playground, Lana Del Rey seems to be taking a page out of that playbook — only her target isn't a hip-hop heavyweight but fellow indie darling Ethel Cain. From sly shade to the ultimate social media power move (yes, she actually hit the block button), Lana's moves have left fans both shocked and wildly curious. Why is she beefing with Cain in the first place? And how did this niche indie spat become one of the most unexpectedly entertaining pop culture feuds of the week? Keep scrolling, because the tea here is oddly specific and surprisingly messy. Ethel Cain and Lana Del Rey's 2025 feud explained: From past tensions to recent drama The sudden feud between Ethel Cain and Lana Del Rey has set social media ablaze, igniting one of the rare but fiery clashes in the indie scene, which is known for keeping it peaceful. What started as subtle tension has now spiralled into a full-blown online standoff, complete with direct shade and even an Instagram block. Below, we break down everything you need to know—from the history between Cain and Lana to the turning point that brought their differences into the spotlight and why this unexpected clash has been reignited in 2025. Lana Del Rey shades Ethel Cain with her new song Lana Del Rey caught everyone off guard with her recent Instagram post that quickly set the internet on fire. She uploaded a short snippet of Track 13 from her upcoming album—previously known as The Right Person Will Stay but still untitled for now—and it didn't take long for fans to start dissecting every word. The opening lyrics were enough to send social media into speculation, with many convinced she was taking aim at Ethel Cain. She also tagged Jack Antonoff as her collaborator on the track, and the snippet's lyrics have pretty much left everyone stunned. The opening line goes, 'Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post / Thinks it's cute reenacting my Chicago pose' — a direct callout that had fans instantly pausing and replaying. Are the girls fighting over a boy? Fans are convinced the lyric is a nod to the fact that both Ethel Cain and Lana Del Rey have eerily similar photos with Jack Donoghue — Lana's ex-boyfriend and one-half of the underground music duo Salem. While the imagery has fuelled plenty of side-eye and speculation, there's no actual proof that Cain and Donoghue were ever officially a couple. Lyrics leave little to the imagination In another part of the track—which some Twitter users claim is titled All About Ethel (though that's still unconfirmed)—Lana sings, 'The most famous girl at the Waffle House / I don't regret it / The most famous girl at the Waffle House.' Fans immediately connected the line to Ethel Cain, who was profiled by The New York Times in an article headlined 'The Most Famous Girl at the Waffle House.' The reference hits even harder considering Lana herself pulled a quirky stunt in 2023 by actually working a shift at a Waffle House. Ethel Cain addressed the Lana Del Rey beef on her story What some thought was just a cheeky lyrical jab quickly escalated when Ethel Cain took to her Instagram story, revealing that Lana Del Rey had blocked her. But the drama didn't stop there. Lana later weighed in herself, responding to news outlets covering the feud. In a comment, she wrote, 'I didn't know who Ethel was until a few years ago — when someone brought to my attention the disturbing and graphic side-by-side images she would often put up of me next to unflattering creatures and cartoon characters, making constant comments about my weight. I was confused at what she was getting at. Then when I heard what she was saying behind closed doors from mutual friends and started inserting herself into my personal life, I was definitely disturbed.' Ethel Cain is having a sad girl summer In July 2025, old social media posts from Ethel Cain's late teens resurfaced, showing her using racist language, making offensive jokes, and wearing provocative clothing, sparking widespread backlash. The controversy deepened with criticism over past album imagery resembling a real missing child poster. On July 9, Cain issued a 2,000-word statement admitting the posts were hers, apologising 'from the bottom of my heart,' and explaining they came from a time when she was intentionally provocative online while dealing with personal trauma. She denied serious allegations like creating child pornography or promoting abuse and claimed the resurfacing was part of a coordinated, transphobic smear campaign that included hacking and doxxing. Coming back to her Lana feud, it was a rare, direct statement from the Margaret singer, and one that made it clear this wasn't just about a couple of shady lines in a song. Will Cain respond with another diss track? We'll have to wait, but this is definitely shaping up to be one of the most famous feuds in the indie music scene in recent times.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain spark social media feud over new song lyrics
A possible feud between Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain has emerged on social media following the release of a video clip previewing Del Rey's new song, All About Ethel. In the Instagram post, Del Rey is seen sitting in her car while the track plays. The opening lyrics reference Cain directly: 'Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post / Think it's cute reenacting my Chicago pose.' Online comparisons quickly surfaced showing similar photographs of both artists posing with musician Jack Donoghue, formerly linked to Del Rey. Donoghue was photographed with Del Rey outside Cook County Jail in Chicago in July 2022, while a similar image featuring Cain and Donoghue dates back to 2021. Later in the track, Del Rey sings, 'The most famous girl at the Waffle House,' a phrase connected to Cain through a 2022 New York Times article. Del Rey herself was photographed working at a Waffle House in Alabama in 2023 as part of a publicity stunt. Following the clip's release, Cain posted on her Instagram Story, 'Update: Lana Del Rey has blocked Ethel Cain on Instagram.' Cain recently released her album Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You, earning a five-star review from Far Out magazine. Del Rey, meanwhile, has been working on a new album originally announced in November 2024 with a planned May 2025 release. Though delayed and renamed, the album will feature collaborations with Luke Laird, Jack Antonoff, Zach Dawes, and Drew Erickson. Two tracks have already been released, with another teased during her Stagecoach Festival performance in April 2025.
