Nicki Minaj and Cardi B’s feud began way back in 2017The second Cardi B appeared on the music scene, people began comparing her to Nicki Minaj. In September 2018, at the Harper’s Bazaar Icons party during New York Fashion Week, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj had to be separated after a melee. Minaj later blamed Love and Hip Hop star, Rah Ali, for starting the fight, claiming she hit Cardi B first. The tension between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj quieted down for several years, with only subtle digs at each other on social media and reports of tension behind the scenes. For the love of god go to chuckie cheese — Cardi B (@iamcardib) October 1, 2025For her part, Cardi B attacked Nicki Minaj over her age, fertility, child’s development, and marriage.