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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nicki Minaj brings up Drake while reigniting tension with SZA
Nicki Minaj continued her public feud with singer SZA this week, making a series of controversial remarks online, including an eyebrow-raising comment about rapper Drake. The tension between the two artists stems from Minaj's suspicion that SZA supported her former manager, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president Terrence "Punch" Henderson, amid one of Minaj's earlier outbursts. In a now-viral tweet, shared by Akademiks TV, Minaj alleged that she was Drake's original choice to appear alongside Sexyy Red on the track 'Rich Baby Daddy' from his For All the Dogs album. 'I wonder if she know I turned down being on the 'shake dat a** for Drake' song,' Minaj wrote. 'He wanted me & Sexy on it... I said I want to wait for PF2 for me & him to do a Dricki song so it felt more special.' Nicki Minaj reveals Drake originally wanted her and Sexyy Red to be on 'Rich Baby Daddy,' but she turned the offer down, wanting her and Drake to collaborate on her album. Nicki continues violating SZA. — Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) July 17, 2025 Minaj didn't hold back, further insulting SZA with an inflammatory statement. "Now that silly goose still out here shaking dat a** for Drake every day. After swallowing his b-lls. Allegedly. Oh Mza give it up," she added. Though she did not provide evidence for the claims, the comments quickly drew attention due to their graphic and personal nature. Drake and SZA previously dated briefly in 2009, as mentioned in the 21 Savage track 'Mr. Right Now,' according to Complex. SZA has not directly responded to the latest accusations but recently addressed Minaj's earlier insults, writing on X, 'I don't give a fck bout none of that weird sht you popping... Y'all have blessed night!' Minaj also directed criticism at other industry figures this week, including Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez. She even contacted the FBI after interpreting comments made by TDE affiliate MackWop as a potential threat during a livestream.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicki Minaj Claims Drake Asked Her To Be On 'Rich Baby Daddy' Before SZA
Nicki Minaj has responded to SZA's attempt to defend herself amid their online back-and-forth this week, with the Queens rapper claiming her Young Money comrade Drake asked her to be on his Sexyy Red-assisted single 'Rich Baby Daddy' before SZA. 'I wonder if she know I turned down being on the 'shake dat a** for drake' song,' Minaj, 42, posted on X Thursday (July 18). 'He wanted me & sexy on it. I still have the version of just drake & sexy. I said I want to wait for pf2 for me & him to do a dricki song so it felt more special. And now that silly goose still out here shaking dat a** for drake every day. After swallowing his balls. Allegedly. Oh Mza give it up.' SZA currently performs 'Rich Baby Daddy' on her Grand National tour, co-headlined by Kendrick Lamar. Drake also revealed on 'Mr. Right Now' that he and SZA previously dated, with her later clarifying that they briefly dated in 2009. Minaj went on to claim that she and Beyoncé playfully argued over who would sing a lyric SZA wrote on their 2014 collaboration 'Feeling Myself.' 'I remember me & Beyonce was going back & forth on the phone about that part of the song. Bey was like you sing it, I was like NOOOOO you sing it, she was like noooooo you sing it, I was like PLEASE!!!!! I can't sing!..none of us wanted to sing those sh*t lyrics. Bey voice was already on it. I re-sang it & sent it to her & she sent it back with her vocals under mine. Thank goodness.' Read the full post below. This was in response to SZA telling the rapper not to downplay her artistry, as Minaj was, 'rapping my lyrics on feeling myself 'Cooking up the bass looking like a kilo'?' SZA also claimed, in response to Minaj's initial hours-long rant, that Minaj asked her for two features to no response. The exchange follows Minaj and SZA going back-and-forth this week over what Nicki believed to be a subliminal shot aimed at her on X after she took TDE's Punch to task for alleged bullying. More from SZA Claims Nicki Minaj "Asked For Features Twice To No Response" Nessa Supports Nicki Minaj's Claims Of Foul Play At Roc Nation, Says They Undermined Kaepernick Protest SZA Warns That AI Is Harming "Beautiful Black Cities" Solve the daily Crossword
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nicki Minaj alleges life threat amid SZA beef; calls on FBI and CIA
Nicki Minaj is seemingly not done after her public feud with SZA, or rather, is dealing with the fallout of the same. MackWop of TDE, reacting to their beef on X, told her to 'relax' before she got 'put in the blender like your boy did.' Nicki Minaj's crusade against Desiree Perez seems to be continuing.(Reuters) Nicki Minaj interpreted this comment as a threat and remarked, 'What streaming service is this? I want him removed immediately. If he's not removed, we'll know something.' What did Nicki Minaj do? She then went a step further and reached out to Florida representative Anna Paulina Luna, saying, 'this man just publicly threatened me. I've notified the FBI & CIA. I want this thug locked up & I'm ready to talk about everything these ppl have done to me.' Nicki's crusade against Desiree Perez seems to be continuing. The singer mentioned in another post, where she tagged the FBI and CIA, that she was 'willing to be a snitch 'just like DESIREE PEREZ if it has to do with her, ROC NATION or TDE!!!!!' Nicki's message to Representative Luna also got her a response from the Republican. 'Please text my cell, I will forward this to law enforcement immediately. Threats of violence and assassination should be taken very seriously,' Luna said, adding, 'Hope you're ok'. She assured Nicki that they would 'talk soon'. Nicki replied to Luna's response with a simple 'Thank you' followed by folded hands. What is Nicki Minaj's beef? Minaj's beef seems to be regarding ROC Nation's CEO Desirae Perez being allegedly abusive, as per daughter Demoree's claims.
Black America Web
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
SZA Responds To Nicki Minaj, Says She Reached Out Twice For Features
SZA found herself on the business end of a Nicki Minaj rant, with the Queens veteran attacking the TDE singer and making unfounded claims about her character. In the wake of that flurry of social media messages, SZA, who is currently co-headlining the Grand National Tour with former labelmate Kendrick Lamar, fired back at Nicki Minaj and claims that her rival tried to reach out twice for features. As reported by Hip-Hop Wired, Nicki Minaj unloaded a barrage of insults and claims regarding SZA, adding that the New Jersey artist had unkind words for her musical peers and taking digs at her vocal ability. After initially giving a soft tap back, SZA had heard enough and added her side of the beef. '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,' the CTRL singer wrote in direct response to a Minaj tweet. Fans of Nicki Minaj are claiming that the texts SZA shared on X were 'fake' to quote one user. However, the artist born Solána Rowe didn't duck any of the smoke from Minaj or the legion of Barbz trying to come for her. '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 F*CKING PERSPECTIVE n BARK AT THE WALL !!!' SZA fired back at a Minaj fan. Although SZA is moving on from the beef, the Barbz are doing their concerted best to try and throw her off her square. Check out the replies below. — Photo: SZA Responds To Nicki Minaj, Says She Reached Out Twice For Features was originally published on 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicki Minaj and SZA's online clash raises eyebrows — even TDE's Punch is confused
As fans scramble to piece together the root of the drama, TDE's Punch offers insight into SZA and Nicki Minaj's beef. This week, Nicki Minaj and SZA caught fans off guard with an unexpected back-and-forth on X (formerly Twitter). The source of the tension is unclear, and apparently, even Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president Terrence 'Punch' Henderson is unsure why he's been pulled into the crossfire. In a conversation with journalist Lauren LoRosa, Punch offered some behind-the-scenes insight that could provide context to the beef. 'He said, 'Back in 2020, Nicki Minaj reached out for a SZA feature on a song,'' LoRosa shared. 'He responded and told Nicki Minaj that SZA was in album mode heavy and that he would get it over to her and that was it. They never spoke again. Feature didn't happen, but he says he's lost after that as well.' SZA vs. Nicki Minaj, how it all unfolded: On July 15, Minaj took to X, accusing Punch of 'bullying' her. While many believed this was a reaction to his cryptic tweet—'Broken Barbies'—used to promote one of his artists' songs, Minaj implied the issue goes much deeper. 'So glad I have proof of being bullied by AND being lied on by a man PUBLICLY,' she wrote. 'On a platform I use for my JOB; after I rejected his business proposition on more than one occasion.' Shortly after Minaj's tweets, SZA appeared to weigh in with a subtle but pointed message: 'Mercury retrograde.. don't take the bait lol silly goose.' Minaj didn't hesitate to fire back, clearly catching the subliminal. She addressed the 'Snooze' singer directly, escalating the situation with a string of harsh tweets. Among the jabs, Minaj claimed SZA looked and sounded like 'she got stung by a f***ing bee,' and criticized her for jumping in at the wrong moment. 'When I'm discussing the abuse I've suffered at the hands of ANY man, if you as a woman choose to get in the field, you're going to leave bloody. (Figuratively speaking of course),' Minaj tweeted. She didn't stop there. The 'Super Bass' rapper called out SZA's appearance, her success, and even questioned the artistic integrity behind her chart-smashing SOS album, which is now 9x Platinum and held a historic 80-week run in the Billboard 200's Top 10, surpassing Micheal Jackson's 'Thriller.' 'B—h put out a whole new album as a deluxe to an already existing album that was out for like a year or 2 so the original album could break records,' Nicki said of the achievement . 'Like what in the insecure lack of morals & integrity you doing? I thought she was like a real artist? Girl bye.' While SZA didn't respond to Nicki directly, she did push back against the Barbs—Minaj's notoriously vocal fanbase—after they began targeting her online. Eventually, SZA seemed to distance herself from the entire situation, tweeting: 'Lmao lemme go back to being calm shy and meek . Yall have blessed night !' More must-reads: DeVon Franklin says future kids with Afro-Latina fiancée will speak Spanish—and maybe French too Women's basketball stars' name, likeness and image brands carrying over into the WNBA Richelieu Dennis, Essence respond to criticism surrounding 2025 Essence Festival of Culture Solve the daily Crossword
