When Cardi B & Nicki Minaj’s Public Feud Left The World Shocked: “Never Leaked A Number”

Remember when Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s feud went public? Oh, that clash had it all—two rap superstars in couture gowns throwing hands, private phone numbers leaked on the internet, a 10-part Instagram saga, and even a strange call for a truce. The only thing missing? A diss track, but who needs one in the age of social media beefs, right?

It all started in October 2018 when Cardi’s sister, Hennessy Carolina, accused Nicki of leaking Cardi’s phone number to her fan clubs, sparking online harassment. Nicki fired back on her Queen Radio show, denying the allegations, saying, “You can’t control your sister, but you want me to control millions of fans. I’ve never leaked a number in my life.”

That comment hit hard, and Cardi B wasted no time responding—posting 10 viral Instagram videos to air out their dirty laundry. She threw shade, questioned Nicki’s narrative, and even accused her of being jealous of Cardi’s success. Oh, and she threw in some iconic Chun-Li references for good measure!

As the saga unfolded, it became clear this wasn’t just a random squabble. The two had been throwing subtle jabs for a while. Cardi claimed Nicki lied so much, “you can’t keep up with your f***ing lies.” She also called out Nicki Minaj for allegedly pressuring other artists to avoid working with her. The Instagram videos kicked things up a notch, and the feud escalated from passive-aggressive tweets to an actual brawl at New York Fashion Week in 2018, where Cardi left with a knot on her forehead.