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Why Are Nicki Minaj And SZA Feuding? Rapper Slams SZA’s Voice, Appearance On Social Media

NO LOC, JUL 15 – Nicki Minaj attacked Top Dawg Entertainment executive Punch and questioned SZA's success amid a social media feud highlighting SZA’s $100 million grossing SOS Tour, sources said.

  • On July 15, Nicki Minaj targeted Terrence 'Punch' Henderson on X with a photo post `Me after I suck some good zik`, kicking off a public feud with SZA.
  • The dispute began when Nicki Minaj accused Punch of bullying on Twitter, criticized SZA's silence, and involved Desirae Perez.
  • Roughly an hour later, SZA posted `Mercury retrograde.. don’t take the bait lol silly goose`, highlighting her $100 million SOS Tour milestone.
  • Immediate fallout: the posts turned the spat viral with over a million views, sparking debate about loyalties within the music industry.
  • On July 15, SZA posted `Mercury retrograde.. don’t take the bait lol silly goose`, amid her tour with Kendrick Lamar and a teased collaboration on her album Am I The Drama?.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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