In the unpredictable world of hip-hop, rivalries can flare up out of nowhere, and the ongoing feud between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj is no exception.
The spark that ignited this fiery feud between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj can be traced back to Megan’s latest track, ‘Hiss.’
In the lyrics, Megan doesn’t hold back, taking shots at several figures in the industry, including Tory Lanez and Drake. However, it’s her lines directed at Nicki Minaj that have sent shockwaves through the rap world.
But how did it all start, and what’s the backstory to their escalating drama?
In Megan Thee Stallion’s song “Hiss,” a line has sparked controversy with Nicki Minaj. She appears to reference Megan’s Law, a law disclosing sex offenders’ information. Many saw this as a dig at Nicki and her husband, Kenneth Petty, who had a history involving s*x offenses. Nicki responded on Instagram, criticizing Megan’s rap skills and referencing an incident in 2020 when Tory Lanez shot her in the foot.
Explained: Why Are Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj Feuding Online?
Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj’s history was once harmonious. They used to be on good terms, with Megan openly expressing her admiration for Nicki in interviews. Their collaboration on the hit song ‘Hot Girl Summer’ in 2019 had fans celebrating.
But as they say, all good things must come to an end.
The turning point came when Megan teamed up with Cardi B on the chart-topping single ‘WAP’ the following year.
It’s no secret that Nicki and Cardi have a history of animosity, and this collaboration may have rubbed Nicki the wrong way. Subtle jabs between the two artists began to surface in interviews and social media posts.
Nicki made it clear that her friendship with Megan was a thing of the past in her single ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze.’
In a lyrical reference to Megan’s stage name, Nicki rapped, “I don’t f*ck with horses since Christopher Reeves.” The stage was set for the feud to escalate.
Now, let’s dissect Megan’s ‘Hiss’ and Nicki’s response.
In Megan’s new single, there’s one particular line that has stirred the internet due to its savagery.
Megan raps, “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law,” seemingly referencing the federal law that requires information about registered s*x offenders to be publicly available.
Many listeners interpreted this as a direct dig at Nicki and her husband, Kenneth Petty, who has a history involving s*x offenses.
Nicki, not one to back down from a feud, responded on Instagram Live with a verse that seemed to target Megan. She quipped, “Three Grammys and you have to learn how to rap on the beat,” and mocked Megan’s flow.
Nicki also threw in, “Bad b*tch she like six foot, I call her Bigfoot,” and seemingly referred to a 2020 incident when Megan was shot in her foot by rapper Tory Lanez.
This trial brought significant emotional distress to Megan, who expressed at the time that she didn’t want to be on Earth.
In her defense, Megan appeared on The Breakfast Club and cryptically hinted, “I’m saying a hit dog gon’ holler,” when asked if she was naming names in her track.
She further shared a photo of herself laughing on her Instagram Story, giving a glimpse of her sentiments on the situation.
At this moment, it appears that Megan is holding the upper hand in this feud. But in the unpredictable world of hip-hop, anything can happen next.
What do you think triggered the animosity between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj? Was it solely the ‘WAP’ collaboration with Cardi B, or were there underlying factors?
Are feuds like this simply a part of the rap game, or do they have a deeper impact on the artists and their careers?
Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
Source: The Breakfast Club
