Breaking Down the Beef: Cardi B & Nicki Minaj’s Decade-Long Feud
Written by b87fm on 09/30/2025
Breaking Down the Beef: Cardi B & Nicki Minaj’s Decade-Long Feud
The rap game’s most infamous rivalry is back in the spotlight. This week, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj reignited their long-running beef with a fresh round of jabs online, proving that the tension between the two rap queens is far from over. What started with comparisons back in 2017 has spiraled into one of hip-hop’s most talked-about rivalries, filled with subliminal disses, viral moments, and even a shoe-throwing incident.
Here’s a full timeline of how Cardi B and Nicki Minaj went from sharing a hit record to becoming bitter rivals:
2017: The Spark
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July: Nicki is spotted vibing to “Bodak Yellow” in Miami, showing early support.
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August: Cardi makes comments at a show about fake friends, which fans assume are aimed at Nicki. Around the same time, Nicki drops a verse on “No Flags” with bars fans believe were sneak disses.
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September: Cardi’s “Bodak Yellow” hits #1, and Nicki congratulates her publicly, keeping things cordial.
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October: Migos drops “Motorsport” with Nicki and Cardi. Questions about changed verses and edited videos stir up rumors of tension.
2018: Things Get Ugly
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April–August: Both downplay the beef in interviews, calling it “media-made.”
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September: The infamous New York Fashion Week fight. Cardi allegedly throws a shoe at Nicki after accusing her of discrediting her as a mother. Nicki responds on Queen Radio, while Cardi claps back online.
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October: Both stars briefly hint at moving forward, but fans remain divided.
2019–2024: Cold War Era
The feud cools off publicly. Occasional subliminals pop up on social media, but no major clashes happen. Fans speculate constantly about hidden shots in lyrics and interviews.
2025: The Fire Reignites
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September: Cardi celebrates her sophomore album Am I The Drama? going 2x platinum.
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Nicki’s Response: She fires off (and later deletes) tweets questioning Cardi’s sales, mocking her pregnancy, and even calling her “Barney Dangerous.”
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Cardi Fires Back: She dubs Nicki “Cocaine Barbie,” accuses her of drug use and fertility issues, and even drags her family’s legal troubles into the mix.
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Nicki Claps Back: She mocks Cardi’s surgeries, hints at NFL star Stefon Diggs rumors, and teases her own upcoming album, dropping March 27, 2026.
The feud that started with speculation over “Motorsport” has now become a decade-long rap soap opera. With Nicki teasing new music and Cardi riding high on Am I The Drama?, fans are already calling for both to settle it on wax with diss tracks.
One thing’s for sure: the Cardi vs. Nicki beef isn’t slowing down anytime soon—and hip-hop fans will be watching every move.
