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Nicki Minaj and SZA have unexpectedly found themselves in the middle of a heated and confusing online feud that erupted on X (formerly Twitter), leaving fans stunned by the intensity of their exchange. It all began when SZA posted what appeared to be a harmless and vague tweet: “Mercury retrograde..don’t take the bait lol silly goose.” While the message didn’t mention anyone by name, Nicki Minaj took it as a personal jab and swiftly fired back with a pointed and aggressive response. Her reply, filled with sharp words and accusations, seemed to ignite a situation that had previously shown no public signs of tension.
Nicki’s tweet, which included phrases like “Liar liar pants on fire” and hashtags such as #JusticeForDemoree and #DepositionPerez, caught the internet off guard. Fans quickly tried to decode the drama, with some confused about who was even being targeted. Nicki’s reference to Demoree and Perez seemed to call out Desiree Perez, the CEO of Roc Nation, for an alleged situation involving her daughter Demoree. These cryptic but emotionally charged hashtags suggested something personal and serious, though no formal details have been released.
The drama soon widened as Nicki also seemed to take aim at TDE’s Punch, the president of SZA’s record label, Top Dawg Entertainment. It’s unclear exactly what triggered her to include Punch, but the connection seems to be what drew SZA into the crossfire. SZA then responded with a post that made it clear she was now angry, saying she didn’t care about “none of that weird shit you popping.” That comment fueled the fire further, and Nicki didn’t hold back in unleashing a tirade of insults aimed at SZA’s looks, music, and persona.
From mocking SZA’s freckles to accusing her of streaming fraud, Nicki escalated things fast, making comments like “B—h fat chubby & Skinny @ the same damn time” and questioning the legitimacy of her Spotify numbers. SZA, caught off-guard, clarified that her original tweet had nothing to do with Nicki or anyone else—it was just a post-performance musing about Mercury retrograde. But by that time, the tone of the exchange had already spiraled.
SZA later tried to step away from the chaos, tweeting that she was returning to her more quiet and reserved self, even wishing everyone a good night before continuing her European tour. But Nicki wasn’t ready to drop it just yet, responding again with another jab. Despite the sharp words and aggressive posts, neither party has explained what truly sparked this fallout, and it’s unclear whether the situation will settle or continue to escalate.
For now, fans are left bewildered, watching two of the music industry’s biggest female stars clash publicly over what started as a cryptic, seemingly benign tweet.