Nicki Minaj and SZA’s Feud Ignites Over “Fake Girl’s Girl” Claim
The facts matter: here’s what we know so far. What started as an offhand social media jibe has escalated into a full-blown clash between rap superstar Nicki Minaj and R&B sensation SZA. On July 15, Nicki took to X to accuse SZA of being a “fake girl’s girl” after sharing a 2018 Met Gala clip where Rihanna politely passed by SZA on the red carpet. According to E! News, Nicki’s initial post painted SZA as someone who’ll “talk s—t but will run u down for a photo,” framing her as a hypocrite to her female peers. That public shot was backed by the seven-time Grammy nominee’s own video excerpt from the gala, which she captioned, “Man it’s so freeing to REALLY be yourself.”
Rather than let the remark slide, SZA fired back the next day with an X reply saying, “Lol ur having a moment. I’m not sure why but be blessed.” That comeback fueled speculation about unresolved friction. SZA then went a step further, posting screenshots of alleged text messages from Nicki in which Minaj had twice requested a feature—requests SZA claimed she never answered. This exchange underscores deeper tensions: SZA is credited as a writer on Nicki and Beyoncé’s 2014 hit “Feeling Myself,” yet insists she passed on Minaj’s calls for collaboration. Social media sleuths on X, where both artists have massive followings, quickly pored over timestamps and mutual tagging to confirm the timing of those chat requests.
Digging into the backstory, insiders point out that this feud coincides with Mercury retrograde, an astrological period often blamed for communication breakdowns—though the official retrograde doesn’t begin until July 17, public records of both artists’ posts show the clash kicking off early. Analysts suggest the timing may be more than cosmic coincidence; as both stars juggle major festival appearances and album rollouts, any distraction could have real career impact.
Will Nicki double down with another viral clip? Can SZA maintain her cool or will she unleash more screenshots? For now, both camps remain locked in a digital stare-down that’s drawing headlines and dividing fan bases. Stay tuned—this rap rivalry is just heating up, and the next move could come at any second.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, X (formerly Twitter)
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