Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 30, 2025 · Entertainment

Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj: The Age War Reignites a Legendary Feud

Cardi B has called out her rap rival Nicki Minaj, reigniting their longstanding feud

The Epic Feud Between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Reignites: A Drama-Filled History of Love, Lies, and Betrayal

The music world is abuzz once again as Cardi B and Nicki Minaj's long-standing feud has reached a boiling point. The two chart-topping rappers have been at odds for years, with their rivalry reaching new heights in 2018 when they got into a physical fight at an event. But what sparked this epic beef? Let's dive into the drama-filled history of these two queens of hip-hop.

It all began in 2017 when Cardi B and Nicki Minaj both collaborated on the song "MotorSport" with Migos. Fans were quick to notice that the duo seemed to be trading subtle jabs at each other in their verses. But was it just a coincidence, or was there more to this seeming diss track?

Their feud goes back many years, and in 2018, the rivalry reached its peak when they got into a physical fight. They later called a truce

In an interview with Capital Xtra in November 2017, Cardi B downplayed the drama, saying "I feel like people just want that drama because it's entertaining." She seemed oblivious to the fact that Nicki Minaj had already started taking shots at her.

Nicki, however, was not as subtle. During an interview with Zane Lowe on Beats 1, she claimed that Cardi B's label made her change a lyric in "MotorSport" that referred to Cardi B by name. The revised verse replaced Cardi's name with Quavo's, and Nicki accused Atlantic Records of pressuring her into making the change.

But it wasn't just about the lyrics – there were also claims of beefing in the studio. Nicki alleged that Quavo told her to remove her singing part from the song, which she loved. Cardi B later responded by saying that Nicki was just trying to make herself look good.

The tension between the two rappers continued to build until their infamous fight at the Harper's Bazaar Icons party in 2018. The incident left many fans stunned – and some even sympathetic towards Nicki, who claimed that she was not the aggressor.

But Cardi B had a different story to tell. In an Instagram post, she accused Nicki of spreading lies about her and trying to sabotage her career. She also alleged that Nicki's friend Rah Ali had beaten her up during the fight – but there were no surveillance footage to support this claim.

The drama didn't end there. After the fight, Cardi B's sister Hennessy Carolina accused Nicki of leaking their phone number to the public. The sisters received a barrage of hateful text messages as a result, with some even sending death threats.

Nicki denied the allegations, but her responses only fueled the fire. In an interview on Queen Radio, she claimed that Cardi B had built her career on sympathy and payola. She also accused Rah Ali of beating up Cardi B, which seemed to contradict earlier reports.

The feud finally seemed to die down after Nicki tweeted: "Ok you guys, let's focus on positive things only from here on out. We're all so blessed." But it looks like the calm before the storm – as Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have reignited their rivalry with a series of diss tweets.

The latest salvo comes from Nicki, who shared a series of cryptic messages about Cardi B's age and album sales. Cardi B responded by firing back at Nicki on X (formerly known as Twitter), pointing out that she had been in the game for 16 years – but was still younger than Nicki.

Nicki used the lyrics of Cardi's song 'Magnet' to write a series of disses. All of Nicki's tweets have since been deleted, but Cardi's responses are still live

In a scathing post, Cardi B noted: "Why you keep bringing up my album?? It's not the gag that you think it is... You been in the game like 16 years.. you need to compare yourself to YOUR peers that started around YOUR time. Rihanna, Taylor swift, Drake…those are the numbers you need to be competing wit and you can't cuz you doing lower than all of them..."

The drama continues – but one thing's for sure: only time will tell who comes out on top in this epic battle of wits and rhymes.

Cardi B Calls Out Nicki Minaj Over Age Jabs

In 2018, the pair appeared to call a truce in their feud, as they agreed to 'focus on positive things only' after an ugly back and forth that captivated audience

Cardi B has hit back at her long-time rival Nicki Minaj over a series of tweets that seemed to diss her age. The rapper, 32, fired off a scathing response on X (formerly known as Twitter) after Nicki's cryptic messages sparked rumors about their feud reigniting.

Nicki, 42, had posted: "Fallin off the charts wit a big bellyyyy / RUNNING TRAINS. Barefoot, still smellyyyyy / Still. You. Could. Not. outsell. meeeeee." The lyrics seemed to reference Cardi B's age and appearance – but the rapper was quick to shut her down.

"Why you keep bringing up my album?? It's not the gag that you think it is... You been in the game like 16 years.. you need to compare yourself to YOUR peers that started around YOUR time. Rihanna, Taylor swift, Drake…those are the numbers you need to be competing wit and you can't cuz you doing lower than all of them..."

It all began when Nicki brought up the fight between herself and Cardi B at the Harper's Bazaar Icons event

The feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj has been ongoing for years – but this latest salvo seems to have reignited their rivalry.

A History of Drama: The Full Timeline

  • 2017: Cardi B and Nicki Minaj both collaborate on the song "MotorSport" with Migos. Fans notice subtle jabs at each other in their verses.
  • November 2017: In an interview with Capital Xtra, Cardi B downplays the drama, saying "I feel like people just want that drama because it's entertaining."
  • Nicki Minaj claims she was offered and turned down a chance to appear on No Limit – but got upset when the song became a hit.
  • 2018: The feud reaches its peak at the Harper's Bazaar Icons party, where Cardi B and Nicki Minaj get into a physical fight.
  • After the incident, Cardi B posts an Instagram story accusing Nicki of spreading lies about her and trying to sabotage her career.
  • Rah Ali is accused of beating up Cardi B during the fight – but there's no surveillance footage to support this claim.
  • The feud dies down after Nicki tweets: "Ok you guys, let's focus on positive things only from here on out. We're all so blessed."
  • 2023: The calm before the storm? Cardi B and Nicki Minaj reignite their rivalry with a series of diss tweets.

The Scholarly Note

It looks like the drama-filled world of hip-hop has us hooked once again! Stay tuned for more updates on this epic feud – and don't forget to follow our social media accounts for all the latest news and gossip.