Nicki Minaj Loses Twitter Verification, Cardi B Doesn't

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Nicki didn't let that phase her, though, as she responded cheekily on Twitter to the new development.

A lot of celebrities have been going crazy over losing their blue checkmarks or ticks on Twitter, which Elon Musk is doing to get more people to pay for verification. Nicki Minaj, however, isn't phased when it comes to losing her Twitter verification. Moreover, she actually responded to a fan teasing her about in on the social media platform. "@NICKIMINAJ get the verification badge I keep thinking you’re a troll account," they wrote. "I am," she clapped back with a GIF of Dr. Evil laughing maniacally. In addition, a lot of fans noticed that Cardi B didn't lose her verification.

Furthermore, Elon Musk said that he's personally paying for a few celebrities to keep their verification without paying. These include LeBron James, Stephen King, and William Shatner, although he didn't mention the "WAP" star. As such, it's unclear whether Cardi B is paying for verification or if the tech just hasn't caught up to her account. Not only that, but TMZ reported that celebrities like The Weeknd and Taylor Swift are paying for their verification.

Nicki Minaj Responds, Doesn't Mention Cardi B Keeping Twitter Verification

Of course, the difference between Nicki Minaj and Cardi's Twitter accounts is notable because of their beef. Still, at least Nicki didn't make too much of a fuss about it. For example, The Game was one of many artists to blast this new move from Musk as a blatant attempt to give the illusion of authenticity for money. "If you bought your verification and I know you personally, delete my number," the rapper posted on his Instagram Story. "It tells me everything I need to know about you. You a broke cheater- we are not the same."

Meanwhile, other stars gave similarly cheeky answers to Nicki Minaj's, but still contained some shade. Doja Cat reacted with trademark sass on Twitter, which is just one example of this phenomenon. "Having a blue tick now means theres a higher chance that you’re a complete loser and that you’re desperate for validation from famous people," she tweeted. While Cardi hasn't said anything about keeping her verification, this is sure to send her fanbase into war with Nicki's. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nicki Minaj and Cardi B.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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