The recent back-and-forth between Nicki Minaj and SZA has taken over music conversations online. What looked like a simple reaction to a Mercury retrograde tweet has grown into a headline-making dispute. Now, fans are calling it the final puzzle piece in the long-standing fan debate: Drake and Nicki vs Kendrick and SZA.
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The tension reportedly began after Nicki Minaj criticized Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) executive Anthony Tiffith on social media. Shortly after that, SZA tweeted:
“Mercury retrògrade .. don’t take the bait lol s!lly g00se.”
Nicki Minaj seemed to take the post personally. Though SZA didn’t name anyone, the timing triggered responses from Nicki. She started posting a series of sharp tweets aimed at SZA, mocking her success and even taking personal shots at her looks.
The Online Exchange Escalates
Nicki’s tweets went beyond casual disses. She suggested SZA was relying on label connections to push her career forward. That sparked even more fan reactions, especially from SZA’s supporters who felt the accusations were unfair.
SZA didn’t stay silent. Her response was short but powerful:
“I don’t give a fVck bout none of that wèìrd sh⁰t you popping.”
It was clear that this wasn’t just a misunderstanding—it had now turned into a battle of reputations.
The Bigger Picture: Drake and Nicki vs Kendrick and SZA?
This isn’t the first time fans have placed Nicki Minaj and Drake on one side, and Kendrick Lamar and SZA on the other. It’s a matchup that’s been forming over the years, with both camps representing different sounds, styles, and approaches to fame.
Now, with SZA and Nicki at odds, fans believe the tension has spilled into a more defined rivalry between the two teams.
The drama intensified after Nicki brought up a drop in SZA and Kendrick’s Spotify numbers. She claimed they had lost a significant number of monthly listeners, possibly trying to tie it to her earlier criticism. It’s worth noting that Spotify recently removed fake streams and inactive users, which affected several artists—not just SZA and Kendrick. Even Nicki’s own numbers dropped.
Is Nicki Minaj Targeting Female Artists?
This is where fans started raising questions. Nicki Minaj has had very public issues with other female stars before, including Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, and Doja Cat. Now that SZA has been added to that list, people are wondering if it’s part of a pattern.
Some believe Nicki feels threatened by the rising success of younger female artists. Others argue she simply refuses to stay silent when she feels disrespected, whether directly or indirectly.
What Fans Are Saying
Fans on both sides have taken over social media with hashtags, memes, and reactions. Team Nicki insists she’s defending herself and exposing industry politics. Team SZA believes she’s being dragged into unnecessary drama.
The energy around this feud has made it one of the biggest online moments in recent music culture. What adds to the tension is how the artists involved represent very different fanbases, backgrounds, and approaches to artistry.
