Nicki Minaj Apology to Kulture Rejected by Cardi B: The ‘Backhanded’ Gesture That Reignited the Feud

The long-running rap feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B has erupted once again this time over a controversial apology involving Cardi’s daughter, Kulture. What could have been a peace offering has instead fueled fresh hostility, with Cardi B branding Nicki Minaj’s words a “backhanded gesture.”

The drama began after a heated online exchange in which both artists crossed a line by insulting each other’s children. In an unexpected turn, Nicki Minaj issued a rare public apology to Kulture, sparking both headlines and outrage.

On Thursday, Nicki Minaj shared a message directed at Cardi B’s daughter, attempting to frame the feud in a broader, almost spiritual context.

“Dear Kulture, truth is: I did all of this for a bigger purpose and one day you’ll understand… you’re an innocent child & don’t deserve any of this,” she wrote.

Minaj described herself as a “child of God” and “queen of my community,” but fans quickly noted that the statement implied tension between Kulture’s mother and Minaj herself, leaving many to question the sincerity of the apology.

Cardi B wasted no time firing back. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she dismissed the message as nothing more than another veiled attack, warning Minaj to keep her children out of the feud.

“Don’t give my child no backhanded apology… keep my child name out your mouth ’cause imma always take you where you don’t wanna go about mine,” Cardi wrote in a fiery response. She added that the constant dragging of children into the beef was “draining my energy.”

The rejection underscored Cardi’s position that Minaj’s post was less about remorse and more about showmanship a move designed to keep their rivalry in the headlines.

Analysts say this latest turn pushes the feud into darker, more personal territory. While rap rivalries are nothing new, the mention of children raises the stakes, making reconciliation increasingly unlikely. Fans have fueled the cycle by amplifying the drama online, sending phrases like “Nicki Minaj Kulture apology” and “Cardi B rejects apology” trending worldwide.

Rather than cooling tensions, Minaj’s words appear to have reignited the fire, ensuring that this high-profile beef will continue to dominate the hip-hop conversation in the weeks to come.