Chile! Nicki Minaj and SZA set the web on hearth on Tuesday (July 15) after buying and selling spicy phrases on X, previously Twitter. All of it seemingly began with Nicki riling up her fanbase with posts about Terrance Henderson, also called TDE Punch and SZA’s most up-to-date supervisor. Amid her tweets about Punch, the ‘SOS’ singer posted about “mercury retrograde.” 9 phrases despatched Minaj and the Barbz to the moon and again in warmth—prepared with insult after insult! Let’s get into what went down, roommies!
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Rapper Mentioned THIS About TDE Punch
On July 15, at 4:21 p.m. ET, Nicki Minaj tweeted about “a person from TDE who saved bullying” her on X “for no cause.” The rap icon mentioned she has “the receipts” of the harassment, regardless of by no means responding to him. She didn’t embody the alleged receipts in her posts.
After asking for his identify in the identical tweet, Minaj nicknamed him “Minus 30 million.” Just a few tweets and eight minutes later, she circled again to the TDE man, who turned out to be Terrance Henderson. She shared a photograph of TDE Punch smiling, teasing him with the road “Me after I suck some good zik.”
She added, “Assure you wouldn’t battle a person. We have now each tweet of your incessant bullying, mendacity, & extra. Your identify was added to that shit checklist sh*tty drawers. Similar factor that make you chortle make you…sh*t.”
Two minutes after these final phrases, Nicki Minaj saved happening TDE. Along with being SZA’s supervisor, he’s the president of Prime Dawg Leisure, Kendrick Lamar’s former label. In a single put up, Nicki wrote, “Tiny D*ck Govt.” In one other, she threw pictures at an unnamed individual about “sitting in…doo-doo.” She then joked in regards to the nickname utilizing a Chucky meme. Nicki Minaj additionally recommended that TDE Punch allegedly bullied her as a result of she rejected his enterprise proposals.
What Was Mentioned Between Nicki Minaj & SZA?
One hour after Nicki Minaj’s first tweet about TDE Punch, SZA shared a cryptic, anonymous message. She wrote, “Mercury retrograde…don’t take the bait lol foolish goose.” quarter-hour later, Nicki was on her prime with insults, clapping again, “Go draw your freckles again on bookie. #JusticeForDemoree #DepositionPerez Liar liar pants on hearth. Sounding like a fkng lifeless canine.”
5 minutes later, SZA responded, “I don’t give a f**okay bout none of that bizarre sh*t you popping.” In a separate tweet, Nicki wrote:
“B*tch wanting & sounding like she acquired stung by a f**king bee. Dot dot dot *attracts on my freckles.*
When an X person informed SZA the Barbz would come for her, SZA dismissed the potential drags! She talked about being bullied on-line however then stepping on stage to carry out for individuals who present her “actual love, in actual life.”
“My dad and mom are wholesome and I’m probably the most profitable I ever been. GET SOME F**KING PERSPECTIVE n BACK AT THE WALL!!!”
At one level, she clarified that her mercury retrograde tweet was to not or about anybody. She mentioned she had simply gotten off stage after sharing the put up, and Minaj talked about her. “THE F**Okay YES I’M MAD NOW DO YOU NEED THAT!??,” she wrote. Finally, SZA killed the back-and-forth with Nicki on her finish. She wrote, “Lmao lemme return to being calm, shy and meek. Y’all have a blessed evening! See you tomorrow for evening 2 Paris!!”
“Shutup ugly. #JusticeForDemoree I’m in a gathering so idk if u was nonetheless speaking sh*t or not if you happen to didn’t I’ll delete later. H*e,” Nicki Minaj responded to SZA.
However SZA took her personal recommendation, and prevented the bait. As an alternative, in follow-up tweets, SZA boasted in regards to the success of her solo tour ‘SOS’ and its accompanying album. “I’m actually bout to have my first diamond album…in beneath 3 years. THANK YOU GOD AND THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR TAKING THIS JOURNEY WITH ME,” she captioned a retweet.
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Nicki Minaj & Barbz Proceed To Drag SZA
Whereas SZA in the end took a backseat to the shade-throwing, Nicki Minaj and the Barbz saved it happening X. The self-proclaimed Queen of Rap and her supporters, from fan pages to people, had been relentless of their vitality. Tweets ranged from dissing SZA’s singing talents to clowning her previous vogue and sweetness—or of their phrases, lack thereof.
Hold scrolling to see extra tweets from Nicki Minaj. She notably slammed SZA’s musical success in comparison with her personal. Even hours after the singer stopped responding, Minaj saved going.
Wait. Does Sza assume she’s extra profitable than me? Lol yall catch me up pls. Sza if each music you’ve ever accomplished vanished proper now the music enterprise wouldn’t even miss you. I’ve been to nations that by no means heard of you. I do know you’re not THAT silly are you? Stadiums? Did you… pic.twitter.com/0fKGvT1Zow
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 16, 2025
Bitch put out a complete new album as a deluxe to an already current album that was out for like a yr or 2 so the unique album may break information. Like what within the insecure lack of morals & integrity you doing? I assumed she was like an actual artist? Woman bye @MoreeHadley27
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 16, 2025
Btch was once on twitter dissing Rihanna, Ci, and so forth. however then when it was time to suck zick & get alternatives from them, she drew them freckles on & acquired to sucking proper? Allegedly. Like bitch cease being jealous of girls who you secretly would kill to be up their ass holes..…
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 16, 2025
Like have you learnt the extent of inside HATE for your self you needed to have needed to be this a lot of a cunt for no cause to the ladies you later labored with? Now wanna act such as you a mthfkn tarot card, bitch give up.
What an odd little weirdo https://t.co/GaNjYTRlTp
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 16, 2025
Musta been that good ol retrograde chi. Btch singing Spanish with English phrases. The btch singing in script. https://t.co/rIJZYGMt8E
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 16, 2025
Btch finna pounce on her imaginary buddy. However she did look horny on this footage chi. Let’s get MZA again to this look. This was the precise wig for her as properly. Now so far as the vocal coach boyyyyyyyy that’s gon value the btch her entire price range. However you ain’t heard dat from me chi https://t.co/1rlX1mhkBa
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 16, 2025
Nicki Minaj later hopped on Stationhead and continued to throw pictures at SZA, from her previous tweets shading different artists to her physique dimension and drawn freckles. She additionally clocked SZA’s fame, saying their ranges of stardom don’t evaluate.
“You’re a yodeling idiot who wants autotune who accomplished dissed each feminine entertainer it appears primarily based off of the screenshots. Take your yodeling a*s elsewhere b***h.”
Take heed to what else she mentioned under!
#NickiMinaj goes dwell on #StationHead and addressed #Sza about latest tweets that hit the web earlier at this time.
Take a hear! 🔊☕️ 🤬#Bigorecap #Bigolive #Bigousa #Bigo pic.twitter.com/hw9XyGJ5nW— BIGO RECAP (@bigorecap) July 16, 2025
Social Media Sounds Off About Shock Beef
As anticipated, Nicki Minaj and SZA set off reactions throughout social platforms when phrase of their X beef unfold. Combined suggestions took over, particularly in The Shade Room’s remark sections. Below two posts in regards to the beef, over 34,000 roommates weighed in. Whereas the Barbz defended their Queen on one finish, different commentators recalled Nicki’s different beefs with feminine artists. Many have performed out on social media, within the sales space, and even on TV! That features her verbal tussles with Mariah Carey in 2012, Miley Cyrus in 2015, Remy Ma in 2017, Latto in 2022, and Megan Thee Stallion in 2024, per Advanced. Then, there’s her seemingly long-standing beef with two feminine rappers from New York Metropolis, Lil’ Kim and the performer of ‘Bodak Yellow.’
Now, SZA has seemingly been added to what Nicki Minaj calls her “sh*t” or “sh*tty” checklist, alongside together with her supervisor TDE Punch. However don’t allow us to inform it; preserve scrolling to see how the roommates popped OFF within the TSR remark sections!
@tr3alizsofamous commented, “SZA STARTED IT! Thoughts you she’s at all times been shady in the direction of Nicki over the YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
@ceomattyj wrote, “There’s a standard denominator right here with these feminine beefs.”
@creethe1 joked, “Sza mentioned ion gaf bout nunnadatshit, do you want that?? Iktr 😭🤏🏾🤏🏾🤏🏾.”
“However like … I don’t assume she ought to ever speak about bullying on-line bc that’s precisely what she does on her rants. Exactlyyyyyy,” @_keeno__b_ mentioned.
“It’s at all times Nicki in some mess. Good Lord lady sufficient,” @love.le.le added.
“SZA began it and backpedaled. it ain’t even mercury retrograde but. she’s recognized for mendacity LOL she knew what she was getting herself into,” @zandirt mentioned.
@skyysthelimit_ threw main shade at Kenneth Petty’s previous sexual crime conviction, writing, “justice for everyone however your husbands victims😭😭😭😭” And @mznice dug into that shade, additionally calling out Nicki Minaj’s brother for his sexual crimes involving a minor lady. She wrote, “She screaming justice for everybody besides her brother’s victims.”
“SZA legit began with Nicki, she was by no means speaking about her. She inserted herself into it, Nicki drag her again to the Hell she dedicated herself to,” @saintenergyy wrote.
@dr.hardiman commented, “Nicki?!! Physique shaming?! With cosmetic surgery?! Ouch.”
@nureinnk weighed in with an evaluation, writing, “Nicki Minaj is undeniably proficient and profitable, however her fixed feuds with different artists and the habits of her followers replicate poorly on her. Somewhat than being seen as a sufferer, she’s beginning to come throughout as jealous of different profitable feminine artists.”
@rankinkiaboss commented, “Nicki is who ever she assume she is ❤️ and we Rocking together with her all the best way ❤️🔥🔥🔥.”
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