Tuesday, March 31, 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

    Tyga Finds Kylie More Mature Than Most Adults

    Rapper Tyga reportedly thinks 17-year-old reality TV star Kylie Jenner is more mature than most adults.

    Tyga Finds Kylie More Mature Than Most Adults

    Beyonce Has 'More Energy' Now

    Singer Beyonce Knowles says she has "more energy" since giving up meat and credits a plant-based diet for her trim figure.

    Beyonce Has 'More Energy' Now

    Dakota Johnson Back With Former Beau?

    “Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson was seen cuddling and strolling down the streets of the city with her former boyfriend Matthew Hitt.

    Dakota Johnson Back With Former Beau?

    Kim Kardashian 'So Sad' To Work On Mother's Day

    Kim Kardashian 'So Sad' To Work On Mother's Day
    Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is "so sad" to be working on Mother's Day, which falls on second Sunday in May.

    Kim Kardashian 'So Sad' To Work On Mother's Day

    Bruce Jenner Borrows Gowns From Former Wife

    Former athlete and TV personality Bruce Jenner, who has confirmed that he's going through a gender transition, is said to have annoyed his former wife Kris Jenner and step daughter Kim Kardashian West by borrowing some of their designer gowns.

    Bruce Jenner Borrows Gowns From Former Wife

    Sean Penn's Bachelor Pad For Sale At $6.5 Million

    The 54-year-old, who is rumoured to have gotten engaged to actress Charlize Theron during a romantic trip to Paris in November

    Sean Penn's Bachelor Pad For Sale At $6.5 Million