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What Happened Between Nicki Minaj & SZA? Twitter Beef Drama Fully Explained
Fans of both Nicki Minaj and SZA were left shocked when what seemed like harmless tweeting exploded into a full-fledged Twitter war between two of the most celebrated women in music. In a matter of hours on July 15, 2025, the rap queen and R&B superstar went from silence to trading brutal insults on X (formerly Twitter) — and fans are still trying to process what exactly happened.
If you missed the chaos, here’s a detailed recap of how Nicki Minaj and SZA’s feud started, what was said, and where things stand now.
The Tweet That Sparked It All: SZA’s “Silly Goose” Post
It all started when SZA, who is currently tearing up European arenas on the Grand National Tour alongside Kendrick Lamar, posted what appeared to be a playful, astrology-inspired tweet:
“Mercury retrograde .. don’t take the bait lol silly goose.”
Simple? Maybe. But in the world of celebrity Twitter, timing is everything.
This tweet came right after Nicki Minaj had gone on a mini-rant targeting Punch, the President of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) — SZA’s record label. Minaj had unleashed some fiery words, calling Punch “Tiny D*ck Executive” and “Minus 30 million,” bringing up old grudges and claiming she had receipts of past online bullying.
Naturally, Minaj’s fanbase, the Barbz, quickly theorized SZA’s tweet was a subtle jab at Nicki. Even though SZA never tagged anyone, the timing was too close for comfort.
Nicki Minaj Responds — And Goes Nuclear
It didn’t take long for Nicki Minaj to clap back — and she did so in typical Nicki fashion: loud, unfiltered, and scathing.
Nicki posted:
“Go draw your freckles back on bookie #JusticeForDemoree #DepositionPerez… Sounding like a f*king dead dog.”
If fans were unsure whether Minaj was responding to SZA — this tweet made it crystal clear. Minaj accused SZA of fakeness, alluded to court drama (#JusticeForDemoree), and attacked SZA’s appearance in one single brutal post.
SZA Fires Back: “I Don’t Give a F**k Bout None of That Weird Sh*t”
SZA wasn’t about to stay silent. She fired back with:
“I don’t give a f**k bout none of that weird sh*t you popping.”
Despite warnings from Barbz about possible backlash, SZA stood her ground. She reminded everyone of her historic achievements, flexing her numbers like a true boss:
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💥 Her SOS Tour grossed $95.5 million — one of the highest-grossing R&B tours ever.
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🎤 She’s currently co-headlining a sold-out European tour with Kendrick Lamar.
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🏆 Multiple Grammys and Billboard chart-topping records.
In true unbothered fashion, SZA signed off with:
“Y’all have blessed night! See you tomorrow for night 2 Paris !!”
Nicki Minaj Keeps Going — SZA Taps Out (Maybe?)
Nicki wasn’t done. She followed up with more vicious tweets, calling SZA:
“Shutup ugly. #JusticeForDemoree. I’m in a meeting so idk if u was still talking sh*t or not so if you didn’t I’ll delete later. Hoe.”
And more:
“Now wanna act like you a mthfkn tarot card, b**ch quit.”
She wrapped up her rant with:
“It was fun.”
As of now, SZA hasn’t responded further, but the tweets have remained live, and fans are watching closely to see if this was a quick social media blow-up or the start of a deeper feud.
Why Is #JusticeForDemoree Trending?
A lot of fans were left confused by Nicki’s “#JusticeForDemoree” tag. The hashtag refers to an ongoing legal drama involving industry figures, though it’s largely been confined to fan speculation and cryptic subtweets. Nicki has used it multiple times when calling out perceived industry hypocrisy, though its exact relevance to SZA remains murky.
Fan Reactions: Divided Loyalties and Meme Mayhem
As expected, Twitter/X went into meltdown mode.
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The Barbz defended Nicki, claiming SZA should’ve known better than to subtweet during an active Nicki rant.
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SZA’s fans (The Solars) praised her for standing up for herself and flexing her success without stooping to low-blows.
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The rest of the internet? Making memes, grabbing popcorn, and screaming, “NOT NICKI VS SZA!”
Some fans are concerned this public beef could overshadow the two artists' incredible achievements in music. Others worry about female artists being pitted against each other, while some just relish the drama.
Will This Beef Die Down or Explode?
Historically, both Nicki Minaj and SZA have been known to speak their minds unapologetically. Nicki’s Twitter rants are practically tradition at this point, while SZA tends to be more peaceful and introspective, often avoiding direct conflict.
Will this beef fizzle out after a few viral tweets, or will it spill over into interviews, new music, and more drama? Only time will tell.
Final Thoughts: A Clash of Two Queens?
The Nicki Minaj vs SZA feud took fans by complete surprise in July 2025, and it's still unclear whether it’s a brief misunderstanding or a lasting industry rivalry. While fans hope for peace between these two powerhouse women, the shade has been thrown, the freckles have been mentioned, and the subtweets are flying.
In the meantime, both Nicki and SZA continue to dominate the charts, fill stadiums worldwide, and leave their mark on pop culture — with or without Twitter drama.
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