Nicki Minaj took her ongoing feud with Megan Thee Stallion to a disturbing level when she made a harsh remark about the late mother of the "Savage" rapper.
The tensions escalated on Friday after Megan, in her new song, criticized Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, who has a controversial past as a registered s-x offender. The lyrics sparked speculation and were perceived by Minaj's fans as a direct hit, given Petty's legal history. Some even suggested it might be a subtle jab at Minaj's brother, Jelani Maraj, who faced s---al assault charges in 2017.
In response, Minaj went live on Instagram, urging Megan to conjure up her mother and apologize for the perceived insult. Megan's mother, Holly Thomas, passed away in March 2019 due to a cancerous brain tumor. Despite Megan previously addressing her mother's death during her 2021 Glamour Woman of the Year acceptance speech, she has not commented on Minaj's controversial remarks.
Social media erupted with criticism directed at Minaj, with fans expressing disbelief at the unexpected turn of events. Some users called Minaj's comments "nasty" and noted a perceived shift in her demeanor, describing her as "insecure and bitter." Minaj, however, did not directly explain her targeting of Megan's late mother but did share her frustration with her family being a constant subject of criticism.
Minaj's latest attack comes shortly after she previewed an unreleased single that takes aim at the foot injuries Megan sustained after being shot by Tory Lanez in July 2020. The lyrics reference the incident and mockingly mention Megan's height, alluding to her as "Bigfoot." Lanez was found guilty in December 2022 for the shooting and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The origin of the feud between Minaj and Megan remains unclear, but they were amicable collaborators in 2019 when they released the hit song "Hot Girl Summer." Speculation surrounds a possible fallout after Megan collaborated with Cardi B, Minaj's nemesis, on the 2020 hit single "WAP." The timeline and reasons behind the deterioration of their friendship remain a subject of speculation among fans.
