Saturday, March 28, 2026
ADVT 
Hollywood

Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift In Twitter Spat

Darpan News Desk IANS, 22 Jul, 2015 12:51 PM
    Rapper Nicki Minaj and singer Taylor Swift were caught in a feud on micro-blogging website Twitter.
     
    Minaj was upset because her "Anaconda" visual is not featured in the Video of the Year category of the MTV Video Music Awards.
     
    After the full nominees were announced on Tuesday, Minaj took to Twitter to express her disappointment, and somehow ended up having a Twitter spat with one of the coveted award's nominees, Swift., reports aceshowbiz.com.
     
    "If your video celebrates women with very slim bodies, you will be nominated for vid of the year," Minaj tweeted. 
     
    Swift, one of only two female artists nominated for the award, felt attacked by Minaj's remark.
     
    "I've done nothing but love & support you. It's unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot," the "Blank space" singer responded. 
     
    Seemingly confused by Swift's comment, the "Anaconda" hitmaker wrote back: "Huh? U must not be reading my tweets. Didn't say a word about u. But u should speak on this... I'm still confused as to why u just tweeted me when I made it abundantly clear..." 
     
    Both Minaj and Swift later attempted to end the online argument. 
     
    The former then made it clear that she didn't mean to offend anyone when she ranted about the snub. "Nothing I said had to do with Taylor. So what jabs? White media and their tactics. So sad. That's what they want," she said. 
     
    As for Swift, she wanted Minaj to perform with her should she win the Video of the Year Award. "If I win, please come up with me!! You're invited to any stage I'm ever on," she wrote. 
     
    Despite the Video of the Year snub, Minaj's "Anaconda" is still up for multiple awards at the VMAs, which this year is held on August 30.

    MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

    JLo's Morocco Performance To Be Investigated

    JLo's Morocco Performance To Be Investigated
    Singer Jennifer Lopez's performance at Mawazine Festival, aired on Morocco's 2M network, must be investigated, Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane has ordered.

    JLo's Morocco Performance To Be Investigated

    Chris Pratt Saw Imaginary Dinosaurs In Childhood

    I was 14 and was right at that age where I was impressionable. It blew my mind. The science and imagination came together in this way that was full of suspense, beautiful imagery and great storytelling

    Chris Pratt Saw Imaginary Dinosaurs In Childhood

    Kris 'Jealous' Of Caitlyn Jenner

    Kris Jenner is reportedly "jealous" of her former husband, Olympic champion and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner's fame and success.

    Kris 'Jealous' Of Caitlyn Jenner

    Selena Gomez Finds Lies About Her 'Frustrating'

    The "Heart wants what it wants" hitmaker is now looking forward to sharing her side of the story regarding rumours, and her "secrets"

    Selena Gomez Finds Lies About Her 'Frustrating'

    Zayn Malik Eyes Theatre Role

    Singer Zayn Malik reportedly wants a role in the Old Vic Theatre's "24 Hour Plays" series, staged in the autumn.

    Zayn Malik Eyes Theatre Role

    Demi Moore Has 'Given Up On Men'

    Actress Demi Moore has reportedly "given up on men" and is said to be regretting the split from her second husband Bruce Willis.

    Demi Moore Has 'Given Up On Men'