Megan Thee Stallion vs. Nicki Minaj: The Explosive Rap Feud That Shook Hip-Hop
Once rap allies, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj have gone from collaborators to bitter rivals, igniting one of the most talked-about feuds in hip-hop history. What started as a seemingly minor rift has escalated into diss tracks, shady lyrics, and social media warfare—leaving fans wondering: What really happened?
From “Hot Girl Summer” to all-out rap warfare, here’s a deep dive into their feud’s timeline and the latest shots fired.
August 2019: A Hot Girl Friendship
Before the drama, Megan and Nicki were all love. In July 2019, they shared an Instagram Live session where Megan gushed over Nicki, calling her an inspiration. A month later, they teamed up for “Hot Girl Summer”, a Billboard Hot 100 hit that had fans celebrating a new rap sisterhood.
But the peace didn’t last long.
August 2020: Megan Chooses “WAP” Over Nicki
Tensions began brewing when Megan collaborated with Cardi B, Nicki’s longtime rival, on the chart-topping hit “WAP.”
Fans speculated that Megan’s alliance with Cardi led to a fallout with Nicki. Adding fuel to the fire, Nicki unfollowed Megan on Instagram in January 2021—a clear sign that something was up.
Related: Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: A Complete Timeline of Their Feud (2011–2025)
September 2022: Nicki’s Cryptic Queen Radio Shade
Nicki took to Queen Radio to air out grievances about an unnamed female rapper who allegedly encouraged her to drink while pregnant and failed to acknowledge her pregnancy publicly. Fans immediately assumed she was talking about Megan.
Megan responded with a one-word, all-caps post: “LIE.”
March 2023: “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” Drops Bombshells
Nicki released “Red Ruby Da Sleeze,” which fans believed contained multiple subliminal shots at Megan.
Lyric: “I don’t f** with horses since Christopher Reeves.”*
Meaning: Many took this as a jab at Megan (aka ‘Stallion’) while referencing the late actor’s horse-riding accident.
Even more controversial was a bar seemingly mocking Megan’s 2020 shooting incident, in which rapper Tory Lanez shot her in the foot. Nicki rapped:
Lyric: “That .40 cal a make ’em dance like a go-go.”
Fans were outraged, calling out Minaj for making light of the traumatic event.
Related: Tupac vs. Biggie: The Feud That Changed Hip-Hop Forever
January 2024: “Hiss” vs. “Big Foot” – The Rap War Explodes
Megan officially declared war on Nicki with her diss track “Hiss” on January 26, 2024.
Notable lyrics: “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law.”
Fans quickly connected this to Nicki’s husband, Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender.
Nicki wasted no time firing back. Just three days later, she unleashed “Big Foot”, a track packed with brutal jabs at Megan.
Notable lyrics: “Bad b** she like six foot, I call her, ‘Big Foot’.”* (A dig at Megan’s height and shooting incident)
Most controversial line: “Lying on your dead momma.” (A shockingly personal jab at Megan’s late mother, Holly Thomas)
The internet erupted over the blatant disrespect and ruthless shots.
What’s Next?
With both rappers doubling down, this feud isn’t ending anytime soon. Fans are divided, taking sides in what’s shaping up to be one of hip-hop’s most intense rivalries.
