Nicki Minaj demands $200M from Jay-Z: ‘Settle this karmic debt’

Nicki Minaj accuses Jay-Z of owing her $100–200 million and plans to use it to pay off her fans’ student loans.

Nicki Minaj is demanding a massive payout from Jay-Z, claiming he owes her between $100 million and $200 million.

In a series of pointed posts on X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday (July 8), the rap queen called on Jay-Z to settle what she described as a “karmic debt” — and she already has plans for how she’ll use the money.

“We’ve calculated about 100–200MM so far. #JayZ call me to settle this karmic debt. It’s only collecting more interest,” Minaj wrote. “You still in my TOP 5 tho.” She added a warning to fans: “Anyone still calling him Hov will answer to God for the blasphemy.”

We’ve calculated about 100-200MM so far. #JayZ call me to settle this karmic debt. It’s only collecting more interest. You still in my TOP 5 tho. Let’s get it nigga.

And anyone still calling him Hov will answer to God for the blasphemy. pic.twitter.com/m0mBuDyzwx

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 8, 2025

In a follow-up, she announced her intention to give back to her loyal fanbase, writing: “I’m going to use some of the money #JayZ owes me to send some of my Barbz to college, pay their school fees & student loans via my #StudentOfTheGame charity.”

I’m going to use some of the money #JayZ owes me to send some of my Barbz to college, pay their school fees & student loans via my #StudentOfTheGame charity. pic.twitter.com/je1WwfQ61C

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 8, 2025

The feud escalates long-running tension between Minaj and Jay-Z, especially over the TIDAL streaming platform. Fans recently resurfaced posts claiming Minaj never received her fair cut from the TIDAL deal, which Jay-Z sold to Jack Dorsey's Square in 2021 for around $300 million. Minaj alleges she was only offered $1 million.

Adding fuel to the fire, Minaj also referenced Jay-Z in her remix of Lil Wayne’s “Banned From NO,” criticizing the NFL’s decision to select Kendrick Lamar over Wayne for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Jay-Z has yet to respond to the accusations. Reps for TIDAL and Roc Nation have also remained silent as the controversy continues to unfold.