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Nicki Minaj shares AI image of JAY-Z amid ongoing feud following instagram disappearance

Nicki Minaj escalates feud with JAY-Z and Roc Nation after instagram vanishes


Pop Culture & Art October 21, 2025 2 min read
Photo: Reuters

Nicki Minaj reignited her ongoing feud with JAY-Z and Roc Nation this week, posting an AI-generated image of the rapper in a pink wig and crop top, just hours after her official Instagram account suddenly vanished.

The image, captioned “I AM YOUR KARMA,” was widely seen as a direct jab at JAY-Z, fueling speculation about the cause behind her missing account.

The post comes amid a turbulent period for Minaj, who has repeatedly accused Roc Nation of attempting to undermine her career. On Monday night, shortly after the Instagram incident, Minaj also reposted a video of Demoree Hadley — daughter of Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez — discussing a 2025 federal lawsuit. The lawsuit reportedly accuses Perez of misusing Florida’s Baker Act and Marchman Act to involuntarily commit her daughter without valid grounds.

In a follow-up message, Minaj addressed the broader music industry, criticizing systemic practices she claims hinder independent artists. “Sorry to all the aspiring artists/young superstars in the making,” she wrote. “Y’all not on the radio being interviewed because the agenda needs to be pushed first. If you can’t see what’s happening, may you be forever cursed. You’re already blind. Now you’re cursed, too.”

This is the latest in a series of public statements from Minaj alleging coercion and manipulation by Roc Nation. On October 15, she shocked fans by announcing the cancellation of her planned 2026 album, blaming JAY-Z directly. “Ok I’m not going to put out the album anymore,” she posted. “No more music. Hope you’re happy now JAY-Z. Bye, Barbz. Love you for life.”

However, just one day later, Minaj reversed her stance, assuring fans the album was still on the way and promising a powerful comeback.

As of now, neither JAY-Z nor Roc Nation has responded to the latest round of accusations or Minaj’s social media posts.

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