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The Short Version
The long-running dispute between rap stars Nicki Minaj and Cardi B began around 2017 with sub-tweets, radio interviews, and controversy surrounding their feature on Migos's track 'MotorSport'. It escalated to a physical altercation at New York Fashion Week in 2018 and has seen periodic reignitions over album sales, award show performances, and personal insults on social media.
Latest Development
BET Awards Performance and Apparent Shade
Cardi B opened the 2026 BET Awards performing tracks from 'Am I the Drama?' including 'Pretty & Petty' and won Best Female Hip Hop Artist, with media outlets noting lyrics widely interpreted as continuing shade towards Nicki Minaj.
June 28, 2026 · Verified event
The Beef
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Beef timeline
June 28, 2026
BET Awards Performance and Apparent Shade
Verified eventCardi B opened the 2026 BET Awards performing tracks from 'Am I the Drama?' including 'Pretty & Petty' and won Best Female Hip Hop Artist, with media outlets noting lyrics widely interpreted as continuing shade towards Nicki Minaj.
Source ↗October 15, 2025
Cardi B Addresses Social Media Argument Over Her Children
Public statementIn an interview with Paper magazine reported by the LA Times, Cardi B discussed defending her children publicly following online exchanges with Nicki Minaj on X.
Source ↗September 30, 2025
Social Media Feud Over First-Week Album Sales
Public statementAfter Cardi B's album 'Am I The Drama?' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Nicki Minaj reposted fan comparisons to her own 'Pink Friday 2' sales figures and posted cryptic pricing disses. Cardi B responded with a series of posts on X targeting Minaj and her family members.
Source ↗September 7, 2018
Physical Confrontation at New York Fashion Week
ReportedCardi B and members of Nicki Minaj's entourage were involved in a physical altercation at a Harper's Bazaar party during NYFW. Video footage showed Cardi B throwing a shoe before being escorted out by security.
Source ↗April 12, 2018
Minaj Expresses Hurt Over 'MotorSport' Remarks
Public statementIn an interview with Zane Lowe, Nicki Minaj stated that Cardi B's post-release comments about her verse being changed hurt her feelings and portrayed her unfavorably.
Source ↗October 2017
Migos Release 'MotorSport' Featuring Minaj and Cardi B
Verified eventMigos released 'MotorSport' bringing together both rappers, which sparked fan speculation regarding potential subliminal disses.
Source ↗September 25, 2017
Nicki Minaj Congratulates Cardi B on Billboard No. 1
Public statementCardi B achieved her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with 'Bodak Yellow'. Nicki Minaj publicly congratulated her on Twitter/X, and Cardi B responded with appreciation.
Source ↗May 2017
Early Tensions and 'Swish Swish' Lyric
Public statementNicki Minaj referenced Offset in her verse on 'Swish Swish'. Shortly after, Cardi B vented on Instagram Live regarding industry hostility and idols becoming rivals.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Active. The feud remains active. Following a heated online exchange in September 2025 sparked by first-week album sales comparisons, Cardi B performed songs from her album 'Am I the Drama?' at the BET Awards in June 2026, which observers interpreted as continuing subliminal commentary aimed at Minaj.
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Sources
- 1.SourceBET Awards Performance and Apparent Shade · Jun 28, 2026
- 2.SourceCardi B Addresses Social Media Argument Over Her Children · Oct 15, 2025
- 3.SourceSocial Media Feud Over First-Week Album Sales · Sep 30, 2025
- 4.SourcePhysical Confrontation at New York Fashion Week · Sep 7, 2018
- 5.SourceMinaj Expresses Hurt Over 'MotorSport' Remarks · Apr 12, 2018
- 6.SourceMigos Release 'MotorSport' Featuring Minaj and Cardi B ·
- 7.SourceNicki Minaj Congratulates Cardi B on Billboard No. 1 · Sep 25, 2017
- 8.SourceEarly Tensions and 'Swish Swish' Lyric ·
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