The hip-hop world is abuzz with the latest feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion. This recent escalation, triggered by Megan’s new single “Hiss,” has reignited a simmering tension between the two rap powerhouses.
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The Diss Tracks That Sparked the Fire
Megan Thee Stallion’s single “Hiss” is perceived as a direct jab at Nicki Minaj, particularly targeting Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, who is a registered sex offender. The lyrics seem to reference the federal law, Megan’s Law, which mandates public information about registered sex offenders. This subtle, yet powerful line in “Hiss” is seen as a clear dig at Minaj and her husband.
Nicki Minaj did not hold back in her response. On Instagram Live, Minaj previewed a new track, where she took a swipe at Megan’s history, specifically referencing the 2020 incident involving Tory Lanez, in which Megan was shot in the foot. Minaj’s lyrics, “Bad bitch she like 6 foot, I call her big foot, the bitch fell off I said get up on your good foot,” are seen as a direct retort to Megan’s “Hiss”.
Social Media Reactions
Both artists have used social media to further the feud. Nicki Minaj has been actively engaging on X (formerly Twitter), liking posts that mock Megan’s shooting. Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion’s response has been more subtle, with an Instagram story of her laughing, presumably at Minaj’s reactions and comments.
Y’all wanna bring up family members???!! And lying on your dead mother?!?!! Lied to Gayle. Lied on & FUCKED your best friend man?!!!!! Told me to drink & go to the clinic if I was pregnant. All
b/c I wouldn’t let your funky butt pour liquor down my throat? B!ch think she a bully…— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 27, 2024
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The History of the Feud
The feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion is not new. It traces back to several incidents, including a 2022 claim by Minaj that an unnamed person suggested she get an abortion. This was perceived as an allusion to Megan. Furthermore, Minaj’s song “FTCU” from “Pink Friday 2” included veiled references to Megan and other artists, adding fuel to the ongoing rivalry.
The Bigger Picture
While this feud might seem like just another chapter in the saga of rap rivalries, it touches on deeper issues within the industry, including the personal lives of artists and how they intersect with their public personas.
