In a moment that has quickly set social media buzzing, Kim Petras is making headlines after taking a sharp swipe at Nicki Minaj—and she didn’t hold back.
The Grammy-winning “Unholy” hitmaker stirred controversy during a fan interaction on her newly launched website chatroom on April 30. While discussing her upcoming album Detour, Petras unexpectedly revisited her past collaboration with Minaj—and made it clear she’s no longer feeling it.
Chatroom Comment Sparks Immediate Backlash
Petras, 33, bluntly referred to Minaj as a “beast of a lady” while addressing their 2023 collaboration Alone, which appeared on her album Feed the Beast. She even floated the idea of removing the track from her catalog altogether.
“Detour coming to outstream Alone… we need to remove this song with that beast of a lady from my discography—what y’all think,” she wrote.
The unfiltered remark instantly ignited reactions among fans, with many questioning what prompted the sudden public dig.
A Complicated History Between the Two Artists
The tension didn’t come out of nowhere. Back in December, Minaj made headlines after weighing in on a political discussion about transgender rights involving California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Reacting to comments about inclusivity and youth, Minaj posted on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing that children should be “healthy, safe, and happy,” a statement that drew mixed interpretations online.
Petras, who has long been vocal about transgender rights, responded at the time with a short but pointed message: “trans kids r healthy btw.”
Personal Stakes Make the Issue Deeper
For Petras, the topic is deeply personal. As a transgender woman who transitioned at a young age, she has frequently spoken about her journey and the challenges she faced growing up.
In past interviews, she has highlighted both the struggles and the support she received from her family, while also expressing concern over increasing political debates surrounding transgender rights.
“I’m just so tired of people trying to tell certain people how they should live,” she previously said, emphasizing the real-life impact of such discussions.
Detour Era Begins With Drama
The timing of Petras’ comments is notable, as she gears up for the release of her next project, Detour. The singer has been actively engaging fans through her website chatroom, building hype for what appears to be a bold new musical chapter.
However, this unexpected controversy may now overshadow the rollout—at least temporarily.
Fans Divided as Feud Heats Up
Online reactions have been split. Some fans are backing Petras for speaking her mind, while others are calling for calm, noting the artists’ previous collaboration and shared success.
Whether this moment signals a deeper feud or simply a passing comment remains unclear. But one thing is certain: with Detour on the horizon, Kim Petras has everyone watching—and talking.
