A new feud has erupted in the world of hip hop, this time between rapper Nicki Minaj and singer-songwriter SZA. The tension reportedly began after Nicki Minaj called out SZA over her silence regarding alleged mistreatment by Top Dawg Entertainment executive Anthony Tiffith. In a series of social media posts, Nicki Minaj questioned SZA’s popularity and said, “I know you are not THAT stupid, are you?”, referencing her own international stadium tour in a sharp comparison.

Nicki Minaj, a dominant figure in rap, recently released her latest studio album which included pointed remarks interpreted as jabs toward Megan Thee Stallion’s musical standing. Known for her lyrical agility and massive global impact, Minaj has sold over 100 million records and earned accolades such as Billboard’s Top Female Rapper of the Decade. Her new album continues her legacy of combining personal confrontation with chart-topping anthems that keep fans and critics divided.

Meanwhile, SZA, the chanteuse who turns heartbreak into high art, has climbed the ranks with the grace of a velvet steamroller, even coming closer to beating Michael Jackson's record. Her album 'SOS' did not merely chart, it lingered like perfume on a silk scarf. With awards in hand and genre lines thoroughly blurred, SZA continues to shape music in her image. She does not just sing about emotional labor; she invoices the industry for it and gets paid in Grammys.

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When a lyrical storm like Nicki Minaj targets SZA’s calm skies, anyone would wonder what could have possibly instigated a fight.

The feud between Nicki Minaj and SZA was sparked after Nicki Minaj publicly criticized Top Dawg Entertainment executive Terrence 'Punch' Henderson and ROC Nation CEO Desirae Perez. In the middle of this, SZA tweeted a vague comment about Mercury retrograde and advised followers not to “take the bait,” which Nicki Minaj took as a veiled response to her. Minaj responded harshly, calling SZA a “liar” and a “bookie,” and escalating tensions through direct insults and pointed hashtags.

SZA later clarified that her tweet had no connection to Nicki Minaj or the ongoing issues involving Desirae Perez and denied any intent to provoke. Still, the online exchange quickly intensified, with each artist responding through social media while their respective fan bases fueled the drama. Although SZA remained relatively measured, Nicki Minaj continued addressing the situation directly. What began as executive commentary has now grown into one of 2025’s most heated celebrity showdowns.

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