Nicki Minaj Loses Twitter Verification, Cardi B Doesn't

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

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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.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.