Who is Nicki Minaj Dissing in New Song During MTV VMAs Performance?

Nicki Minaj surprised fans by performing a single off her upcoming album "Pink Friday 2," and it is essentially a diss track, but to whom is it dedicated?

"MTV," the rapper said into the microphone after performing her emotional ballad "The Last Time I Saw You." "It wouldn't be right if I didn't give y'all a 'Pink Friday 2' exclusive."

The mood went from somber to vengeful quickly as the dim lights turned red and Minaj shed her black cloak for a revealing, skin-tight dress.

According to reports, the "Barbie World" rapper was spitting bars alleging that other artists were copying her and riding from her coattails.

"I'm on a whole 'nother level/ These b***hes is out of they league/ These b***hes ain't batting like me/ These b***hes ain't better than me," she rapped.

"You b***hes look up to me/ You said you look up to her/ But really you look up to me."

Nicki Minaj Beefing With Female Artists

Minaj has been dubbed as the Queen of Rap, but since she entered the rap game, numerous other rappers have joined and threatened her position, like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.

According to People magazine, the "Super Bass" rapper has also had beef with several other artists like Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and even Mariah Carrey.

One of her most prominent feuds involves the "Bodak Yellow" rapper, despite both their denials that there is bad blood between them.

"I never was feuding with anybody; there was a misunderstanding," Cardi B said about the alleged beef. "It's just something that had to be talked about because it was an issue."

"I didn't know Cardi and I had an issue. To me, she may have taken an issue with things that I've said, but I'm not going to bite my tongue," Minaj said in a different interview.

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Minaj is releasing her upcoming album on Nov. 17, but she has performed several songs off "Pink Friday 2" during her MTV VMAs performance.

Perhaps it is the rapper's way of celebrating her wins at the award show. She was nominated for a handful of awards including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Hip-Hop, Best R&B, and Best Visual Effects.

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