In 2019, the dynamic duo of Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj graced the music scene with their powerhouse collaboration, “Hot Girl Summer”. During this period, the public perceived them as friends, with both artists expressing nothing but admiration for each other. Megan even went so far as to proclaim Nicki as one of her greatest idols. The exact origins of their feud remain uncertain. Perhaps it was ignited through Megan’s collaboration with Nicki’s rival, Cardi B on the song “WAP”. This collaboration sparked speculation that Megan and Nicki had a falling out. Or, it is possible that this feud stemmed from undisclosed drama that has yet to be released to the public. Regardless, the amicable vibes quickly vanished and their relationship nosedived.
In 2022, Nicki Minaj disclosed a conversation with an individual who allegedly encouraged her to consume alcohol during pregnancy and suggested she should consider an abortion. Notably, when Nicki publicly announced her pregnancy, this individual withheld congratulations until after Beyoncé had already extended hers. Therefore prompting Nicki to refer to the person in question as an opportunist. Her fanbase, the “Barbz,” put two and two together and pointed fingers at Megan Thee Stallion.
Nicki Minaj dropped a new single in March 2023, “Red Ruby Da Sleeze”, in which she took multiple jabs at her former colleague, Megan. She raps “700 on ’em horses when we fixin’ to leave/ But I don’t f*** with horses since Christopher Reeves.” Considering that Megan’s stage name is Megan Thee STALLION, the intended target is unmistakable. The most direct hit comes when Nicki declares, “That .40 cal a make ’em dance like a go-go,” a seeming allusion to the unfortunate incident in July 2020 when rapper Tory Lanez shot Megan in the foot. Reportedly, Lanez shouted, “Dance, b****!” during the incident. (Subsequently, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison).
The most recent segment of Megan and Minaj’s difficult relationship began when Megan released her latest single, “Hiss”, on Friday (26 January). The track opens with Megan’s declaration that she wants to “get this s*** off my chest and lay it to rest”, before later rapping the lines: “These h*es don’t be mad at Megan, these h*es mad at Megan’s Law / I don’t really know what the problem is, but I guarantee y’all don’t want me to start.” The reference to “Megan’s Law” alludes to the US federal law that mandates public access to information about registered sex offenders. This line is a veiled remark aimed at Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, who is a registered sex offender after pleading guilty to attempted rape by force or fear at age 16. Her brother, Jelani Maraj, is also affected by this law as he was sentenced 25 years to life for predatory sexual assault.
Nicki Minaj took severe offense to this lyric and went on a social media tangent that lasted over 72 hours. So much so that it made people question whether she was on drugs (specifically cocaine), or had some sort of manic episode. In retaliation, Nicki released her song “Big Foot” on January 29th, which, despite her claims to the contrary, was widely perceived as a diss track to Megan. Notable lyrics include: “Bad b*** she like six foot, I call her, “Big Foot” / The b**** fell off, I said, Get up on your good foot”. The reference to Megan’s height (5 feet 10 inches) and the mention of her being shot in the foot by Tory Lanez. She also repeatedly accuses Megan of “lying on your dead momma,” a harsh allusion to the passing of Megan’s mother, Holly Thomas, due to a brain tumor.
Megan has yet to respond.
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