Nicki Minaj and SZA Clash on X in Escalating Online Feud
A social media feud between two of music’s biggest names Nicki Minaj and SZA erupted this week, capturing the attention of fans and sparking widespread commentary across the entertainment world.
The tension began when Nicki Minaj took to X (formerly Twitter) on July 15, where she publicly called out Top Dawg Entertainment president Terrence “Punch” Henderson. Minaj accused him of bullying her online after she declined a business pitch, writing, “I was bullied by AND lied on by a man PUBLICLY.” Though she didn’t name SZA at first, it didn’t take long for the situation to intensify.
Shortly after Minaj’s posts, SZA tweeted a cryptic message referencing astrology: “Mercury retrograde… don’t take the bait, lol silly goose.” Many took this as a subtle response to the brewing drama—Nicki certainly did.
Minaj responded sharply, mocking SZA’s appearance and musical style in a series of now-viral posts, including, “Go draw your freckles back on, bookie,” and a harsh jab comparing her voice to someone who “got stung by a bee.”
As the digital spat escalated, Minaj downplayed SZA’s impact in the industry, even claiming, “If your music disappeared tomorrow, the music industry wouldn’t even notice.” Fans were quick to dissect the comments, many shocked by the intensity of the attack.
SZA eventually fired back, tweeting, “I don’t give a f*** bout none of that weird s*** you popping… GET SOME F***ING PERSPECTIVE n BARK AT THE WALL !!!” She noted she was currently on tour in Europe and insisted she was unbothered by the drama.
TDE president Punch later added context, revealing that Nicki had once reached out for a feature from SZA in 2020, but the collaboration never moved forward—hinting that past business tensions may have helped ignite the current fallout.
While neither artist has indicated they’re stepping away from the dispute, fans remain divided. With both stars known for passionate fanbases and commanding voices in music, the fallout from this high-profile clash may continue to reverberate far beyond the timeline.
