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The Short Version
The public conflict between Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj began with lighthearted Halloween dress-up in 2012 and escalated in 2015 when Cyrus criticized Minaj's commentary regarding MTV Video Music Award nominations. This led to a direct confrontation on live television during the 2015 VMAs when Minaj addressed Cyrus with the phrase 'Miley, what's good?'
Latest Development
Minaj responds to Cyrus's 'Cattitude' lyric on Queen Radio
After Cyrus released the track 'Cattitude' containing the line 'I love you Nicki, but I listen to Cardi,' Minaj criticized Cyrus during an episode of her Beats 1 show Queen Radio.
June 21, 2019 · Public statement
The Beef
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Beef timeline
June 21, 2019
Minaj responds to Cyrus's 'Cattitude' lyric on Queen Radio
Public statementAfter Cyrus released the track 'Cattitude' containing the line 'I love you Nicki, but I listen to Cardi,' Minaj criticized Cyrus during an episode of her Beats 1 show Queen Radio.
Source ↗October 7, 2015
Minaj explains VMA confrontation in magazine interview
Public statementIn an interview published by The New York Times Magazine, Minaj detailed her rationale for confronting Cyrus on stage, citing frustration with Cyrus speaking on issues affecting Black women.
Source ↗August 30, 2015
Minaj confronts Cyrus on live broadcast at MTV VMAs
Verified eventWhile accepting the award for Best Hip Hop Video at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, Minaj called out host Miley Cyrus on stage, stating 'Miley, what's good?' in response to Cyrus's press remarks.
Source ↗August 28, 2015
Cyrus criticizes Minaj's VMA nomination comments
Public statementIn an interview with The New York Times prior to hosting the MTV VMAs, Cyrus expressed disagreement with Minaj's public reaction to 'Anaconda' being omitted from Video of the Year nominations, describing Minaj's tone as 'not too kind.'
Source ↗June 14, 2013
Cyrus addresses artist comparisons in Billboard cover story
Public statementIn a Billboard cover story, Cyrus addressed music industry attempts to frame her image, stating people tried to make her 'the white Nicki Minaj' and asserting her focus as a singer.
Source ↗October 31, 2012
Cyrus dresses as Minaj for Halloween
Verified eventMiley Cyrus posted a photo on Twitter wearing a costume dressed as Nicki Minaj and tagged her with a lyric reference, to which Minaj responded on radio that she planned to dress as Cyrus.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Dormant. Tensions briefly re-emerged in June 2019 after Cyrus referenced Minaj and Cardi B in her track 'Cattitude', prompting criticism from Minaj on her Beats 1 radio show. No further public exchanges have occurred since.
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Sources
- 1.SourceMinaj responds to Cyrus's 'Cattitude' lyric on Queen Radio · Jun 21, 2019
- 2.SourceMinaj explains VMA confrontation in magazine interview · Oct 7, 2015
- 3.SourceMinaj confronts Cyrus on live broadcast at MTV VMAs · Aug 30, 2015
- 4.SourceCyrus criticizes Minaj's VMA nomination comments · Aug 28, 2015
- 5.SourceCyrus addresses artist comparisons in Billboard cover story · Jun 14, 2013
- 6.SourceCyrus dresses as Minaj for Halloween · Oct 31, 2012
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