"Unpacking the Misogynoir in the Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion Feud"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Root
After Megan Thee Stallion released a song seemingly addressing her haters, including a reference to Nicki Minaj's husband, Nicki responded with an aggressive and racist attack on Megan, referencing her shooting and deceased mother. This feud highlights the deeply ingrained misogynoir within the Black community, with Megan facing disrespect and vitriol from both male rappers and her own peers, while Nicki's actions perpetuate racist and sexist tropes about Black women.