Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Clash Over Album Sales and Careers on X
Rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have once again brought their long-running rivalry into the spotlight, this time igniting a heated exchange on X (formerly Twitter) on September 30, 2025. The clash unfolded just hours after the latest chart numbers confirmed Cardi B’s sophomore album Am I the Drama? debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 199,600 equivalent units—an impressive milestone, though notably lower than her blockbuster 2018 debut.
Cardi used the moment to call out Minaj directly, questioning why the 20-year industry veteran continues to compare her accomplishments to Cardi’s. She suggested that Minaj, who has often styled herself as a “Queen of Rap,” should measure her legacy against global superstars such as Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Drake, rather than focusing on someone with less than a decade in the business.
Minaj fired back indirectly, posting cryptic videos and a string of memes that fans quickly interpreted as veiled shots at Cardi’s seven-year gap between projects. The move reignited fan wars online, with both fanbases dissecting every post for hidden meaning.
Cardi did not hold back in her response, escalating the conflict with harsher personal remarks. She dubbed Minaj “Cocaine Barbie” and alluded to long-circulated rumors about Minaj’s alleged fertility struggles—comments that drew swift backlash for crossing personal boundaries.
The feud highlights the ongoing tension between the two rap giants, whose careers have frequently been framed in competition rather than coexistence. While both artists boast devoted fan followings and undeniable cultural impact, their inability to reconcile has turned nearly every milestone into a new flashpoint.
With Am I the Drama? still fresh and Minaj rumored to be planning her own release, fans are left wondering: is this feud about music, legacy, or something far more personal?