Nicki Minaj vs Cardi B: The Feud That Just Won’t Die

What began as a rivalry between two powerhouse women in hip-hop has exploded into one of the most personal, public, and enduring celebrity feuds of the decade.Nicki Minaj and Cardi B — both queens in their own right — have traded bars, insults, and subtweets for years. In 2025, the tension reignited with a new round of social-media warfare that dragged in pregnancies, children, and painful personal topics. Here’s how it all unfolded. Timeline of the Feud2017 — Early CompetitionCardi B’s breakout single Bodak Yellow makes her the first solo female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 in nearly 20 years — a title once held by Nicki Minaj. Fans immediately pit them against each other. Both artists publicly deny beef, but subtle tension brews over industry comparisons and fan-driven narratives.