Nicki Minaj brings up Drake while reigniting tension with SZA

Nicki Minaj alleges Drake originally chose her for 'Rich Baby Daddy', escalating feud with SZA and others.

Nicki Minaj continued her public feud with singer SZA this week, making a series of controversial remarks online, including an eyebrow-raising comment about rapper Drake. The tension between the two artists stems from Minaj’s suspicion that SZA supported her former manager, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president Terrence "Punch" Henderson, amid one of Minaj’s earlier outbursts.

In a now-viral tweet, shared by Akademiks TV, Minaj alleged that she was Drake’s original choice to appear alongside Sexyy Red on the track “Rich Baby Daddy” from his For All the Dogs album. “I wonder if she know I turned down being on the 'shake dat a** for Drake' song,” Minaj wrote. “He wanted me & Sexy on it... I said I want to wait for PF2 for me & him to do a Dricki song so it felt more special.”

Nicki Minaj reveals Drake originally wanted her and Sexyy Red to be on “Rich Baby Daddy,” but she turned the offer down, wanting her and Drake to collaborate on her album. Nicki continues violating SZA. pic.twitter.com/oDnRLiQbPT

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Minaj didn't hold back, further insulting SZA with an inflammatory statement. "Now that silly goose still out here shaking dat a** for Drake every day. After swallowing his b-lls. Allegedly. Oh Mza give it up," she added. Though she did not provide evidence for the claims, the comments quickly drew attention due to their graphic and personal nature. Drake and SZA previously dated briefly in 2009, as mentioned in the 21 Savage track “Mr. Right Now,” according to Complex.

SZA has not directly responded to the latest accusations but recently addressed Minaj’s earlier insults, writing on X, “I don’t give a fck bout none of that weird sht you popping... Y’all have blessed night!”

Minaj also directed criticism at other industry figures this week, including Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez. She even contacted the FBI after interpreting comments made by TDE affiliate MackWop as a potential threat during a livestream.