SZA Responds to Nicki Minaj’s Ongoing Social Media Attacks With Screenshot of Alleged Collaboration Request
SZA has responded to Nicki Minaj’s string of online attacks by sharing a screenshot of an alleged text exchange in which Minaj appears to inquire about a potential collaboration. In the screenshot posted by SZA, someone from her team appears to ask on Minaj’s behalf, “Is sza recording right now? Got this hook I think she would be dope on.” Billboard has reached out to Minaj’s camp for comment but has yet to receive a response.
Minaj’s public criticism of SZA began earlier this week, after she seemingly interpreted a vague tweet from the singer — “Mercury retrograde .. don’t take the bait lol silly goose” — as a subtweet aimed at her. In a series of now-viral posts on X, Minaj called the “Kill Bill” singer “ugly,” a “liar,” and accused her of trying to mimic her appearance and persona. Minaj also resurfaced an old alleged tweet in which SZA called her a “clown,” mocking the singer’s past comments about her freckles and hair. SZA had initially responded with, “I don’t give a f–k bout none of that weird s–t you popping,” but has otherwise remained largely quiet until now.
As fans speculate about the root of the tension, many point to Minaj’s long-running issues with Top Dawg Entertainment president Terrence “Punch” Henderson, who previously managed SZA. The friction comes just as SZA continues her Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar — a trek that recently broke records for highest-grossing co-headline tour in Billboard Boxscore history. The tour heads next to Wales on July 19, following a two-night stint in Paris. Despite the drama, it appears SZA is staying focused on her music, while Minaj shows no signs of backing down.
