This week, Nicki Minaj and SZA caught followers off guard with an sudden back-and-forth on X (previously Twitter). The supply of the strain is unclear, and apparently, even High Dawg Leisure (TDE) president Terrence “Punch” Henderson is uncertain why he’s been pulled into the crossfire. In a dialog with journalist Lauren LoRosa, Punch provided some behind-the-scenes perception that would present context to the meat.
“He stated, ‘Again in 2020, Nicki Minaj reached out for a SZA characteristic on a music,’” LoRosa shared. “He responded and informed Nicki Minaj that SZA was in album mode heavy and that he would get it over to her and that was it. They by no means spoke once more. Characteristic didn’t occur, however he says he’s misplaced after that as properly.”
SZA vs. Nicki Minaj, the way it all unfolded:
On July 15, Minaj took to X, accusing Punch of “bullying” her. Whereas many believed this was a response to his cryptic tweet—“Damaged Barbies”—used to advertise one among his artists’ songs, Minaj implied the problem goes a lot deeper.
“So glad I’ve proof of being bullied by AND being lied on by a person PUBLICLY,” she wrote. “On a platform I take advantage of for my JOB; after I rejected his enterprise proposition on a couple of event.”
Shortly after Minaj’s tweets, SZA appeared to weigh in with a refined however pointed message: “Mercury retrograde.. don’t take the bait lol foolish goose.”
Minaj didn’t hesitate to fireside again, clearly catching the subliminal. She addressed the “Snooze” singer instantly, escalating the scenario with a string of harsh tweets.
Among the many jabs, Minaj claimed SZA regarded and appeared like “she obtained stung by a f***ing bee,” and criticized her for leaping in on the improper second.
“After I’m discussing the abuse I’ve suffered by the hands of ANY man, if you happen to as a girl select to get within the discipline, you’re going to go away bloody. (Figuratively talking in fact),” Minaj tweeted.
She didn’t cease there. The “Tremendous Bass” rapper referred to as out SZA’s look, her success, and even questioned the inventive integrity behind her chart-smashing SOS album, which is now 9x Platinum and held a historic 80-week run within the Billboard 200’s High 10, surpassing Micheal Jackson’s “Thriller.”
“B—h put out a complete new album as a deluxe to an already present album that was out for like a 12 months or 2 so the unique album might break information,” Nicki stated of the achievement . “Like what within the insecure lack of morals & integrity you doing? I assumed she was like an actual artist? Lady bye.”
Whereas SZA didn’t reply to Nicki instantly, she did push again towards the Barbs—Minaj’s notoriously vocal fanbase—after they started concentrating on her on-line.
Finally, SZA appeared to distance herself from the whole scenario, tweeting: “Lmao lemme return to being calm shy and meek . Yall have blessed night time !”
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