In the world of hip hop, few rivalries have sparked more debate and fan frenzy than the ongoing tension between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. That feud just reignited in a major way.
Cardi B’s feature on Young Thug’s latest album UY SCUTI, released September 26, 2025, is causing a stir, and it’s not without reason.
The Bronx rapper appears on the track “On The News,” where a sharp and personal lyric has fans convinced she’s throwing fresh shade at Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty. The timing couldn’t be more deliberate, either, just days after Cardi dropped her own album, Am I The Drama?, where several tracks also sparked speculation about subliminal disses toward the Queens rap queen.
Whether it’s a coincidence or a carefully crafted strategy, one thing is certain: Cardi’s words are turning up the volume on this long-running beef and drawing a clear line in 2025’s rap landscape.
Cardi B’s Verse on “On The News” Has Fans Talking
Cardi’s appearance on “On The News” alongside Young Thug delivers one of her boldest verses yet. The line in question?
“How you laughing when I heard you getting beat on, gotta pay your n*gga way every trip y’all be on.”
Cardi B seemingly takes shots at Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty on Young thugs album 😳🔥!
What y’all think?
—“How you laughing when I heard you getting beat on, gotta pay your n**** way every trip y’all be on”
— WhatsOnRap (@WhatsOnRap__) September 26, 2025
Fans quickly connected the dots, interpreting it as a jab aimed at Nicki Minaj’s personal life and her relationship with Kenneth Petty.
While the rumors Cardi references are unverified, the tone and timing of the lyric have only added fuel to the fire. The fact that Nicki has publicly supported Young Thug in the past makes the collaboration even more explosive.
Am I The Drama? Included Earlier Disses Too
Cardi didn’t wait for UY SCUTI to take aim. Just a week earlier, she released her album Am I The Drama?, where another line on the track “DEAD” raised eyebrows:
“Guess who drop a thousand times and none of it’s working? Guess who doing shows for damn near free and pockets hurting? Guess who make sure that she play nice when we in person? And guess who done bodied up more b*tches than they surgeon?”
That bar has widely been interpreted as a reference to ongoing financial rumors around Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour. The track, which features R&B star Summer Walker, showcases Cardi’s signature confidence, and her willingness to call out competitors.
The Feud Continues to Shape Female Rap in 2025
With two major projects released within a week of each other, both containing lyrics clearly aimed at Nicki, Cardi B is reasserting her voice in the world of female rap.
From Am I The Drama? to her guest spot on UY SCUTI, Cardi is leveraging her platform to speak her mind and dominate the conversation.
While Nicki Minaj has yet to respond publicly, history suggests she won’t stay quiet for long.
And as fans choose sides, dissect lyrics, and wait for the next move, one thing is clear: this rivalry is far from over, and it’s redefining what rap beef looks like in 2025.
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