Megan Thee Stallion doesn’t foresee reconciling with Nicki Minaj anytime soon. The tension between these two powerful women in hip-hop has been brewing for months, marked by diss tracks and chart-topping hits. In a recent interview with Billboard, Megan shared her thoughts on their ongoing feud. “To this day, I still don’t know what the problem is,” Megan confessed, adding that she has no idea what would even need to be reconciled. “I really don’t know what the issue could be,” she reiterated, indicating her continued confusion over the situation.
Despite the drama, Megan remains confident in her place in the rap world. She sees the disses as a sign that she is considered a significant competitor.
“If people feel like I’m someone worth aiming at, then I must be doing something right if they’re reaching for me,” she remarked. “I must be some sort of competition. That makes me feel good; it makes me feel like I can rap because if I wasn’t a big deal, no one would be worried about me.”
The conflict between Minaj and Megan first made headlines back in January when Minaj released a single called “Big Foot,” which seemed to take direct aim at Megan. This track followed Megan’s release of “Hiss,” her first solo Hot 100 hit. In “Hiss,” Megan fired back with lines like, “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law / I don’t really know what the problem is, but I guarantee y’all don’t want me to start.” Megan’s lyrics appeared to hint at her bafflement over the dispute, suggesting she wasn’t aware of what triggered the animosity.
Their public clash was surprising to many fans, given that Minaj and Megan had previously collaborated on the 2019 hit single “Hot Girl Summer,” which was well-received by fans and critics alike. However, speculation of tension grew when Minaj released her album “Pink Friday 2” in December, which included the track “FTCU.” Many believed the lyrics were a jab at Megan, specifically referencing the 2020 incident where Megan was shot in the foot by Tory Lanez. The lyrics, “Stay in your Tory Lanez, bitch, I’m not Iggy,” seemed to allude to the situation, also mentioning Iggy Azalea, who had publicly supported Lanez during his trial.
In the wake of “Hiss” reaching No. 1 in the United States, the rap world witnessed a series of similar feuds. Kendrick Lamar and Drake, for example, engaged in their own back-and-forth of diss tracks, leading to Lamar’s chart-topping single “Not Like Us.”
Reflecting on the entire situation, Megan remains unfazed. “I like to think I set things off,” she told the publication. “I just did what I had to do and said what needed to be said. If that opened the door for others to express themselves, then I’m glad.” Her words suggest that she sees herself as a catalyst in the hip-hop industry, someone who inspires other artists to be bold and fearless in their self-expression.
Ultimately, while the feud between Megan and Nicki remains unresolved, Megan is taking it all in stride, viewing the situation as an acknowledgment of her stature in the industry. She continues to focus on her music and career, unfazed by the drama and confident in her position as a leading voice in rap. Whether or not a reconciliation with Nicki Minaj is in the cards, Megan seems determined to keep moving forward on her own terms, taking any criticism or competition as fuel to further her career.
