Cardi B has responded to Nicki Minaj‘s recent comments seemingly aimed at her and Megan Thee Stallion. This follows Nicki’s frustrations with Billboard on social media, where she alleged that her “100 Barbz” contest—which encouraged fans to buy multiple copies of her new album, Pink Friday 2—resulted in 100,000 units being disqualified. In her post, Nicki appeared to compare her situation to Cardi and Megan’s 2020 “WAP” Cash App campaign, which donated $1 million to women in need, further stirring tension between the two.

Nicki Minaj’s Social Media Rant and the Shade Thrown

On December 14, Nicki Minaj took to X (formerly Twitter) to express frustration with Billboard for adjusting her album sales numbers. She claimed her sales were unfairly reduced due to rules against multiple purchases from her fan competition. While venting, Nicki subtly threw shade at Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, saying: “You can give out millions in cashapp money tho. Lol.” She hinted that her contest faced scrutiny, unlike Cardi and Megan’s “WAP” partnership with Cash App.

Cardi B Defends Her ‘WAP’ Cash App Partnership

Following the remarks, Cardi B indirectly responded by liking a post explaining key differences between the “WAP” Cash App partnership and Nicki Minaj’s contest. The post pointed out that the Cash App giveaway occurred after “WAP” had already reached No. 1 on the charts, and the donation did not require any proof of music purchase. Cardi’s liked post emphasized that the “WAP” campaign aimed to support women in need during the pandemic, rather than drive music sales.

When social media quickly picked up on her reaction, Cardi directly addressed the issue, commenting: “Please post who was liking shit with my name in it first… Ya always posting my response but never when I’m being antagonized.” Cardi explained she was minding her own business and stated that “WAP went No. 1” without promotional tactics like Nicki’s “100 Barbz” contest.

Focused on the Future 

Amid ongoing public feuds and personal changes, Cardi B remains determined to push forward. Her focus on clarity and starting fresh reflects her commitment to growth and staying true to herself as she heads into the new year. With 2024 around the corner, fans can likely expect new music, projects, and a fierce, independent Cardi.