Nicki Minaj has clarified that there is no feud between her and Beyoncé, despite recent speculation following her remarks about JAY-Z. On September 24, Nicki responded to a social media user who suggested she threw shade at Beyoncé by stating, “This is an absolute lie.” The comment was in response to a TikTok video that claimed she called Beyoncé a “robot,” which she denied.

Rumors of tension emerged after Nicki posted and quickly deleted the phrase “Robot on timing” on X, shortly after Beyoncé promoted a collaboration on Instagram. While she didn’t directly reference Beyoncé, the timing led to speculation about a possible rift. Recently, Nicki expressed her frustration regarding Kendrick Lamar being chosen as the Super Bowl LIX halftime performer instead of Lil Wayne. She criticized the decision, implying that JAY-Z’s influence in the NFL might have played a role, stating, “Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego.”

Nicki also addressed her dissatisfaction with how she was compensated for her work with TIDAL before its sale, highlighting ongoing tensions within the industry. Despite these issues, she maintains respect for both Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé.