Nicki Minaj made sharp and mocking remarks about Cardi B on social media, ridiculing Cardi's album performance, using mocking rhymes, and calling her "Barney B." She also referenced Cardi's pregnancy in a dismissive way. Minaj accused Cardi of inflating her sales and mocked her promotional pricing. Additionally, she took jabs at Cardi in relation to her lyrics and personal life. Cardi B responded by calling Nicki Minaj “Cocaine Barbie” and accused her of having the power to make people “come out of rehab every time.” Cardi also criticized Minaj for bringing up her pregnancy and urged her to compare herself to contemporary artists like Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Drake instead of competing with her.
