Nicki Minaj Fires A Shot At Quavo While Dissing Cardi B

Nicki Minaj reignited one of hip-hop’s most visible feuds on October 1, firing off a blistering tweet aimed at both Cardi B and Quavo. The post, which quickly went viral, combined personal attacks, career critiques, and references to tragedy, cementing Minaj’s role as one of rap’s most unflinching provocateurs.

“Quavo was it worth it dummy? No career, Takeoff gone. Remember you told me u were the Beyoncé of the group? I laughed so hard inside. Anyway. Pay Offset his alimony Barney B,” Minaj wrote.

The tweet immediately stirred controversy. By invoking the 2022 killing of Migos member Takeoff, Minaj cast Quavo’s career as a cautionary tale. Once seen as the breakout voice of Migos, Quavo has struggled to replicate the group’s dominance as a solo act. Her reference to his self-comparison to Beyoncé—an anecdote long rumored within industry circles—was meant to underscore what she painted as misplaced confidence.

But the most searing jabs were saved for Cardi B. Referring to her rival as “Barney B,” a mocking nickname that has circulated online for years, Minaj doubled down on their long-running animosity.

Nicki Minaj Disses Quavo & Cardi B

The suggestion that Cardi should “pay Offset his alimony” pushed the insult further, weaponizing her marriage to Offset—Quavo’s cousin and fellow Migos member—while hinting at financial and personal instability.

The tweet’s timing was no coincidence. For months, Minaj has leaned on social media as a battleground, blending personal grievances with broader commentary on hip-hop’s shifting landscape.

Her decision to rope Quavo into her attacks extended the feud beyond Cardi. It drags in the remnants of Migos’ legacy and its family ties. Offset has often been publicly aligned with Cardi during her disputes with Minaj, adding yet another layer of tension.

For Minaj, the post was more than a stray outburst. It was a reminder of her ability to dominate the cultural conversation. By targeting Quavo’s stalled career and Cardi’s credibility in the same breath, she reinforced her position as both a lightning rod and a strategist in rap’s ongoing wars of reputation.

As with much of Minaj’s online commentary, the fallout may matter less than the message. She remains combative, unapologetic, and determined to shape the narrative on her terms.