Nicki Minaj vs SZA Feud Ignites Over Subtweet, Freckles and Platinum Record Clash
Alright, I will simplify this for you, so you can understand what really went down. When you look closely at the sizzling clash between Nicki Minaj and SZA, the roots go deeper than a casual social media snub. The “Super Bass” icon launched her first jab in mid-July by exposing alleged bullying from Punch, a rapper under SZA’s Top Dawg Entertainment label. That alone would have made headlines, but it only set the stage for a far more heated back-and-forth on X.
On July 15, Nicki, 42, posted a fiery message accusing Punch of “bullying me on Twitter for no reason” after she turned down his business proposal multiple times. She added, “So glad I have proof of being bullied by AND being lied on by a man PUBLICLY,” drawing on screenshots to substantiate her claim. Punch has remained silent, but SZA, 35, could not resist a cryptic response. She tweeted about Mercury retrograde and urged “don’t take the bait lol silly goose,” a nonchalant post that Nicki interpreted as a direct subtweet.
Fast-forward seconds later, and Nicki snapped back with a multi-part rant. She mocked SZA’s appearance, writing that the “Kill Bill” singer “looks & sounds like she got stung by a f–king bee.” With biting humor she added, “Dot dot dot *Draws on my fake freckles,*” directly referencing SZA’s sun-kissed look. Then the conversation shifted from looks to legitimacy: Nicki took aim at SZA’s recent triumph when her 2022 SOS album went 9x Platinum in under three years, making her the only Black artist to spend over eighty weeks in the Billboard 200 Top 10, surpassing Michael Jackson’s record. Nicki fired off, “B–ch put out a whole new album as a deluxe to an already existing album that was out for like a year or two so the original album could break records. Like what in the insecure lack of morals & integrity are you doing? I thought she was like a real artist? Girl bye.”
SZA opted not to engage with Nicki directly but did address her devoted online fan army, the Barbz. When followers warned her about mass attacks, SZA coolly reminded them, “I get bullied by millions online every day then step my ass out on a packed stadium tour where people show me REAL love in real life.” She added that her parents are healthy and she has never been more successful, urging detractors to “get some perspective and bark at the wall.”
This feud illustrates how social media subtweets can escalate into a full-blown war of words among top-tier artists. It also highlights an unexpected clash of old-school rap royalty with contemporary R&B stardom. Who will blink first now that this drama has gone public? Keep watching this space—the next round may hit even harder. Glad I could clear that up for you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Billboard
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
