October 1, 2025 – The long-simmering rivalry between rap superstars Cardi B and Nicki Minaj exploded once again on social media this week, escalating into a deeply personal exchange that involved accusations of inflated album sales, family matters, and past controversies.
The latest chapter in the feud, which dates back to 2017, was ignited following Cardi B’s recent double platinum certification for her sophomore album. Minaj took to X (formerly Twitter) to dispute the sales figures, launching a series of posts that broadened into unverified claims about Cardi B’s pregnancies and medical history.
Cardi B fired back, notably pointing out that the online spat was happening on the fifth birthday of Minaj’s son. In a now-viral post, Cardi B wrote, “Girl it’s YOUR SON BIRTHDAY why are you on twitter dedicating essays to me??? For the love of god go to chuckle cheese.” The post has amassed millions of views and tens of thousands of likes, becoming a focal point of the online debate.
The exchange highlights the intensely personal nature of the conflict, pulling in their families and past accusations. While Minaj challenged the legitimacy of Cardi’s commercial success, Cardi urged her rival to focus on her child rather than the online conflict.
The heated argument has drawn significant reactions from both artists’ fan bases, further fueling the fire. The clash comes amid Minaj’s ongoing tour and as Cardi B is pregnant with her third child, adding another layer to the very public disagreement.
