Tensions are rising in the hip-hop world as Grammy-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj publicly called out billionaire mogul Jay-Z over an alleged multi-million dollar debt.
In a bold post shared via her X handle on Tuesday, the ‘Anaconda’ hitmaker claimed that Jay-Z owes her between $100 million and $200 million; a figure she described as a “karmic debt” tied to past business dealings.
“We’ve calculated about 100-200MM so far. #JayZ call me to settle this karmic debt. It’s only collecting more interest. You still in my Top 5 tho. Let’s get it nigga,” Minaj wrote, sparking widespread buzz and debate online.
The feud appears to stem from a long-standing issue regarding Tidal, the artist-owned streaming platform once heavily endorsed by Jay-Z. According to reports, Nicki Minaj believes she was shortchanged in the equity payouts following the sale of Tidal in 2021. While she has hinted at her grievances in the past, this marks one of the most direct and high-stakes accusations she has made publicly.
Despite the public callout, Jay-Z has not issued any statement or response regarding the allegations.
The rap queen’s claim has stirred major reactions across the music industry and fanbase, with some calling for transparency in artist equity deals, while others question the motive behind the public approach.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on whether the Roc Nation boss will respond or if this will escalate into a full-blown legal and media battle between two of hip-hop’s biggest icons.