Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion are two of the most successful and influential female rappers of all time. They have both broken records, won awards, and amassed loyal fanbases. They have also collaborated on the hit song “Hot Girl Summer” in 2019, which seemed to mark the beginning of a friendly and supportive relationship.
However, things have taken a sour turn since then, as the two rap queens have been throwing shade and shots at each other for over a year now. The feud has escalated to a new level of intensity in 2024, with both artists releasing diss tracks that target each other’s personal lives, careers, and credibility.
The latest round of the rap beef started on January 27, 2024, when Megan Thee Stallion dropped her new single “Hiss”, which is the lead single from her upcoming album “Savage Mode”. The song is a fiery and fierce response to all the critics and haters who have been coming for her, especially after the infamous shooting incident involving Tory Lanez in 2020.
One of the lines that caught the attention of many listeners was: “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law”. Megan’s Law is a federal law that requires law enforcement to make information available about registered sex offenders. Many fans and media outlets interpreted this as a subtle jab at Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, who is a registered sex offender. Petty was convicted of attempted rape in 1995, when he was 16 and the victim was also 16. He also served time for manslaughter in 2002.
Nicki Minaj did not take kindly to this perceived diss, and quickly went on Instagram Live to preview a new song called “Big Foot”, which she released on January 29, 2024. The song is a direct and vicious attack on Megan Thee Stallion, in which Nicki Minaj mocks her for getting shot in the foot by Tory Lanez, questions her authenticity and talent, and accuses her of being jealous and ungrateful.
Some of the most brutal lines from “Big Foot” are:
- “You got shot in the foot, now you walk with a limp / You ain’t a savage, you a simp / You a fraud, you a flop, you a flop / You a flop, you a flop, you a flop”
- “You ain’t the queen of rap, you the queen of cap / You ain’t write your own raps, you a copycat / You ain’t got no hits, you a one-hit wonder / You ain’t got no Grammys, you a runner-up”
- “You was a fan of mine, now you actin’ shady / You was on my live, now you actin’ crazy / You was on my song, now you actin’ ungrateful / You was on my dick, now you actin’ hateful”
Megan Thee Stallion has not responded to “Big Foot” yet, but she has been promoting her new album and tour, which are expected to be huge successes. She has also been receiving support from other artists and celebrities, such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Cardi B, and Lizzo, who have praised her for her courage and resilience.
The rap beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion shows no signs of slowing down or ending anytime soon. Both artists have loyal and passionate fanbases, who have been engaging in online wars and debates over who is the better rapper and who won the diss tracks. Some fans have also been accused of crossing the line by harassing, threatening, and doxxing the opposing side.
The rap beef has also sparked a larger conversation about the state of female rap, and whether there is enough room and respect for multiple women to coexist and thrive in the male-dominated industry. Some critics have argued that the rap beef is a result of the media and the public pitting women against each other, and creating unnecessary drama and competition. Others have argued that the rap beef is a natural and healthy part of hip-hop culture, and that it showcases the skills and creativity of both artists.
Whatever the case may be, one thing is certain: Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion are not done with each other yet. There are rumors that both artists are working on new songs that will address the rap beef, and that they may even clash on the same stage at the upcoming BET Awards in June 2024. The rap beef may be just the beginning of a long and epic saga that will keep the fans and the media on their toes.
If you want to see how some fans reacted to the diss tracks, you can check out this https://youtu.be/fAfLYYzjOWU?si=P9d4TlpVgCldFkwS by Keep It Lit TV.
