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The Short Version
A long-simmering dispute between rappers Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion erupted publicly in January 2024 after Megan released her single 'Hiss' featuring lyrics about 'Megan's Law'. Minaj responded with social media attacks and a direct diss track titled 'Big Foot'.
Latest Development
Megan Thee Stallion addresses dispute in Billboard interview
In an interview reported by Face2Face Africa, Megan Thee Stallion stated she still does not know the root cause of the friction between her and Minaj.
September 5, 2024 · Public statement
The Beef
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Beef timeline
September 5, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion addresses dispute in Billboard interview
Public statementIn an interview reported by Face2Face Africa, Megan Thee Stallion stated she still does not know the root cause of the friction between her and Minaj.
Source ↗February 5, 2024
'Hiss' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Verified event'Hiss' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, giving Megan Thee Stallion her third overall No. 1 and first solo No. 1 debut.
Source ↗January 29, 2024
Minaj releases response track 'Big Foot'
Verified eventFollowing a series of posts on social media criticizing Megan, Minaj released the track 'Big Foot', referencing Megan's late mother and her 2020 foot injury.
Source ↗January 26, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion releases 'Hiss'
Verified eventMegan Thee Stallion released 'Hiss', featuring the lyric 'these h--- mad at Megan's Law', which listeners and media linked to Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty.
Source ↗January 2021
Social media unfollowing signals initial tension
ReportedAccording to The Oswegonian, Minaj unfollowed Megan Thee Stallion on social media in early January 2021, marking an early public sign of friction between the artists.
Source ↗2019
Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion collaborate on 'Hot Girl Summer'
Verified eventNicki Minaj featured on Megan Thee Stallion's single 'Hot Girl Summer' alongside Ty Dolla $ign.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Cooling Off. As of September 2024, Megan Thee Stallion stated in an interview that she remains unaware of what initiated the dispute with Nicki Minaj, while both artists have continued their respective careers.
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Sources
- 1.SourceMegan Thee Stallion addresses dispute in Billboard interview · Sep 5, 2024
- 2.Source'Hiss' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 · Feb 5, 2024
- 3.SourceMinaj releases response track 'Big Foot' · Jan 29, 2024
- 4.SourceMegan Thee Stallion releases 'Hiss' · Jan 26, 2024
- 5.SourceSocial media unfollowing signals initial tension ·
- 6.SourceMinaj and Megan Thee Stallion collaborate on 'Hot Girl Summer' ·
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