Overview

• Minaj posted a "Dear Black Women" vow on X stating Cardi would never again insult Black children or call Black women "roaches" and "monkeys."
• She later addressed Cardi’s daughter in an open note that apologized and called Kulture "a cute child," while framing her actions as serving a larger purpose and referencing her own son.
• Cardi fired back with a letter to Minaj’s five-year-old that accused Minaj of drug use and invoked alleged family history, escalating the personal attacks.
• The exchanges drew large engagement and widespread criticism, with commentators condemning both artists for dragging children into the dispute and questioning Minaj’s claim to moral authority.
• Coverage noted commercial impacts as Cardi’s new album reached #1 on iTunes and Minaj’s catalog saw streaming gains during the flare-up.