Did Nicki Minaj edit Beyoncé’s name from tweet dissing SZA? Viral claim explored

Nicki Minaj has grabbed fresh online attention after a string of social media exchanges that sparked reactions from fans and other artists. A change she made to one of her X (Twitter) posts has caught the attention, Beyoncé's fanbase ramping up existing friction.

The drama kicked off with Minaj's online spat involving singer SZA. They traded veiled messages after Minaj claimed Punch, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president, was "bullying" her.
SZA, a TDE artist, posted a vague message about Mercury retrograde and warned "don’t take the bait ," which Minaj took as a subtle dig. Minaj fired back with a sharp post, bringing the argument into the public eye. She said,

“Go draw your freckles back on bookie.”

During this time, Minaj put up another post with the word "Bey," which fans thought meant Beyoncé. Right after people noticed the post, it changed to say "Ci" instead of "Bey." This made users think Minaj did it on purpose to stay away from a fight with Beyoncé. The Beyhive reacted by posting pictures showing how the post had changed, which led to more talk on different social media sites.

Beyoncé’s name was mentioned in one of Nicki Minaj’s tweets but was quickly edited and removed. pic.twitter.com/S6dBpDbTdH

— Pop Fusion HQ (@PopFusionHQ) July 16, 2025

Nicki Minaj’s comments on Jay-Z and TIDAL spark online buzz

Nicki Minaj stirred up more drama by taking aim at Beyoncé's husband, Jay-Z. In another post, she brought up unfinished business with TIDAL, a streaming platform Jay-Z owns. Minaj said they owed her a lot of money and told him to pay up what she called a "karmic debt." She mentioned the amount could be anywhere from 100 to 200 million dollars.

This happened right before old gossip about Jay-Z's paternity case with Rymir Satterthwaite started making the rounds again, which made people pay attention to what the rapper said online.

Minaj has a track record of big fights with other stars, like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat. She often jumps on social media to share her thoughts. Her online posts get people talking, both fans and famous folks, and this time is no different. Beyoncé and Jay-Z haven't said anything about Minaj's recent tweets, but their fans sure have – and they've been quick and loud about it. As people keep talking, this whole thing adds to the ongoing story of how celebs interact in real-time on online platforms. It shows how social media chats can shape what the public thinks about stars.