On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Nicki Minaj reignited her long-standing feud with Megan Thee Stallion by publicly mocking the Houston rapper’s recent legal setback. The dispute took a new turn after a federal judge denied Megan Thee Stallion and her management company Roc Nation’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia. This decision allows the case to move forward, much to Minaj’s apparent delight.
The lawsuit centers on allegations made by Emilio Garcia, who claims that during his time working for Megan Thee Stallion, he was subjected to a hostile work environment. Among the serious accusations, Garcia alleges that he was forced to watch Megan engage in sexual activity with another woman inside a moving SUV while on tour in Europe. He also claims he endured fat-shaming and had a remote control thrown at him. Megan’s legal team has vehemently denied these claims, describing the lawsuit as “entirely of falsehoods, misrepresentations of fact, and outlandish claims that have no basis in fact or law and no merit.” However, Judge Gregory H. Woods ruled that Garcia presented sufficient evidence to allow the litigation to proceed.
Nicki Minaj, never one to shy away from controversy, took to Instagram shortly after the judge’s decision to share a pointed message. Referencing lyrics from Megan Thee Stallion’s 2024 diss track “Hiss,” Minaj wrote, “What was the name of that law again???????? Karma’s Law? Touch not my anointed law? Vengeance is the Lord’s law.” She added, “We give God the glory & he’s only just begun. Have a blessed day if you can. lol the blogs posting lies, thank you. More money for me. We’re working. Trust.” The post included a screenshot of an AkademiksTV article detailing the court ruling.
Minaj’s jab alludes to Megan’s lyric from “Hiss” where the rapper raps, “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law,” a line widely interpreted as a veiled reference to Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender. The feud between Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion has been simmering since 2021 and escalated in 2024 when Megan released “Hiss,” which many saw as a direct diss aimed at Minaj and her family. Minaj fired back with her own diss track, “Big Foot,” released in January 2025, mocking Megan for injuries sustained after being shot in the foot by Tory Lanez.
Adding fuel to the fire, Minaj also reacted on X (formerly Twitter) to the cameraman’s claims, writing, “Being a gay man doesn’t give any woman the right to sexually grind on you or have sex in front of you. I remember seeing someone grinding on their hair stylist & he seemed so uncomfortable.” This comment appeared to support the cameraman’s allegations and further antagonize Megan.
The ongoing rivalry has also drawn in Jay-Z and Roc Nation, the management company founded by Beyoncé’s husband. Minaj reposted a post from rapper 50 Cent regarding an alleged paternity claim involving Jay-Z, captioning it, “Oh is this why he was trending the other day? Idk. I hope all is well. To God be the glory.” Minaj has long accused Roc Nation of using industry mechanisms against her ever since she chose to sign with Young Money over Roc Nation. She has also criticized Jay-Z for overlooking Lil Wayne in favor of Kendrick Lamar during the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and has claimed that Jay-Z owes her between $100 million and $200 million. Minaj has promised to give some of that money back to her fans, known as Barbz, to help pay for their education, continuing a philanthropic tradition she has maintained over the years.
Despite the public back-and-forth, Megan Thee Stallion has yet to respond to Minaj’s recent social media posts. Earlier this year, Megan admitted in an interview with Billboard that she remains unclear about the root of their feud, stating, “I don’t even know what could be reconciled because I, to this day, don’t know what the problem is.”
Meanwhile, Minaj has also been making waves independently. In a recent rant on Stationhead, she clarified that playing an artist’s song does not necessarily mean she is on good terms with them. Coincidentally, she played both of her collaborations with Beyoncé during the same session, which some interpreted as a subtle jab at the multi-hyphenate superstar and her husband Jay-Z.
The legal battle involving Megan Thee Stallion’s lawsuit against her former cameraman is ongoing, with the court having allowed the case to proceed. Neither Megan, Jay-Z, nor Roc Nation have publicly commented on the latest developments or Minaj’s provocative remarks. Industry watchers and fans alike are keeping a close eye on this high-profile feud that intertwines legal drama, personal animosities, and music industry politics.
As the saga unfolds, one thing is clear: the rivalry between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion is far from over, with each new development sparking fresh waves of public intrigue and social media storms. For now, the courtroom will decide the fate of the lawsuit, but the battle for supremacy in the rap world continues unabated.
