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Mariah CareyNicki Minaj

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Celebrity·Historical·Since 2012
Beef Score measures the intensity and public prominence of a dispute. It does not indicate who is right.Factors considered·Heat·Public attention·Escalation·LongevityCurrently assigned editorially, not computed.

The Short Version

Tension between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj erupted in October 2012 while serving as judges on Season 12 of American Idol. The feud involved leaked audition footage, allegations of violent threats, on-air jabs regarding Billboard chart success, and public Twitter rants. Both judges departed the show after one season, with Carey later describing the working environment as 'hell'.

Latest Development

Carey Declines to Praise Minaj on Television Appearance

When asked on Watch What Happens Live to say three nice things about Minaj, Carey declined and stated that she preferred to 'stay above the fray' and avoid being 'déclassé.'

2016 · Public statement

The Beef

Chronological, newest first. Every entry cites a source.

Beef timeline

  1. 2016

    Carey Declines to Praise Minaj on Television Appearance

    Public statement

    When asked on Watch What Happens Live to say three nice things about Minaj, Carey declined and stated that she preferred to 'stay above the fray' and avoid being 'déclassé.'

    Source ↗

  2. November 2013

    Carey Compares 'American Idol' Experience to 'Hell'

    Public statement

    Following her departure from American Idol at the conclusion of Season 12, Carey stated in a radio interview that working on the show was 'like going to work every day in hell with Satan.'

    Source ↗

  3. May 2, 2013

    Minaj Launches Twitter Rant Following On-Air Chart Comments

    Public statement

    After Carey made an on-air remark on American Idol highlighting her number-one hits, Minaj responded on Twitter, criticizing Carey as 'insecure' and 'bitter' and referencing rumors that producers sought to replace Carey.

    Source ↗

  4. January 7, 2013

    Carey Addresses Workplace Security Concerns

    Public statement

    In an interview with Barbara Walters broadcast in January 2013, Carey described the threat allegations as creating an unsafe work environment, but noted that she and Minaj had made up ahead of the season premiere.

    Source ↗

  5. October 2012

    Leaked Footage Captures Audition Argument

    Verified event

    Leaked video footage from an October 2012 American Idol audition in North Carolina revealed a heated argument between Carey and Minaj, in which Minaj directed explicit insults at Carey and Carey questioned Minaj's maturity.

    Source ↗

  6. October 2012

    Carey Alleges Threat; Minaj Denies Claim

    Allegation

    On The View, host Barbara Walters reported Carey's allegation that Minaj said off-camera, 'If I had a gun, I would shoot that bitch.' Carey subsequently increased her personal security. Minaj denied the allegation, calling the statement a fabrication.

    Source ↗

Where It Stands

Historical. The dispute concluded following their shared departure from American Idol after Season 12 in 2013, though Carey subsequently dismissed further questions about Minaj in a 2016 television interview by stating she preferred to 'stay above the fray.'

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Sources

  1. 1.SourceCarey Declines to Praise Minaj on Television Appearance ·
  2. 2.SourceCarey Compares 'American Idol' Experience to 'Hell' ·
  3. 3.SourceMinaj Launches Twitter Rant Following On-Air Chart Comments · May 2, 2013
  4. 4.SourceCarey Addresses Workplace Security Concerns · Jan 7, 2013
  5. 5.SourceLeaked Footage Captures Audition Argument ·
  6. 6.SourceCarey Alleges Threat; Minaj Denies Claim ·

Allegations are attributed to the party that made them and are not statements of fact.