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Nicki Minaj Calls Out Jay-Z over Alleged $200 Million Debt

UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Nicki Minaj alleges Jay-Z owes her up to $200 million from the 2021 Tidal sale and questions the political motives of Roc Nation's CEO, Desiree Perez, amid ongoing legal disputes.

  • On July 8, 2025, Nicki Minaj publicly alleged that Jay-Z owes her between 100 and 200 million dollars related to her ownership share in the Tidal music streaming service.
  • Minaj based her claim on Jay-Z's 2021 sale of Tidal to Square and alleged he cheated her on equity payouts despite her being one of fifteen artists granted shares.
  • Minaj escalated her demands on social media, warning Jay-Z that the unpaid amount is "only collecting more interest" and calling him to "settle this karmic debt."
  • She announced plans to use the money owed to fund education costs for her fans through her #StudentOfTheGame charity and thanked judges and lawyers who helped her family.
  • This dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Minaj and Jay-Z's Roc Nation, indicating potential broader conflicts over business dealings and artist relations.
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Vibe broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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