Taylor Swift Responds to Nicki Minaj: "I've Done Nothing but Love and Support You"
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Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift had a Twitter exchange of epic proportions on Tuesday. It all started when Nicki criticized the MTV VMAs nominations, saying her racy hit "Anaconda" should have been up for video of the year and best choreography.
If I was a different "kind" of artist, Anaconda would be nominated for best choreo and vid of the year as well.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Nicki cited the video's popularity to prove her point, explaining how the clip seemed to wield ubiquitous influence upon its release in August 2014.
Ellen did her own anaconda video and did the #choreo lol. Remember her doing that kick. Even mtv did a post on the choreo @MTV remember?
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
U couldn't go on social media w/o seeing ppl doing the cover art, choreo, outfits for Halloween...an impact like that & no VOTY nomination?
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Then Nicki compared her treatment to that of "other" girls.
When the "other" girls drop a video that breaks records and impacts culture they get that nomination.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Taylor, whose "Bad Blood" video broke the Vevo record "Anaconda" previously held, saw Nicki's tweet about "women with very slim bodies" and replied.
@NICKIMINAJ I've done nothing but love & support you. It's unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot..
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 21, 2015
But Nicki insisted that she "didn't say a word about" Taylor.
Huh? U must not be reading my tweets. Didn't say a word about u. I love u just as much. But u should speak on this. @taylorswift13
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Nicki tweeted at Taylor again.
@taylorswift13 I'm still confused as to why u just tweeted me when I made it abundantly clear... pic.twitter.com/A5kJyi6fQC
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Nicki felt the need to clarify that she was not taking jabs at Taylor.
Nothing I said had to do with Taylor. So what jabs? White media and their tactics. So sad. That's what they want. https://t.co/AfcwoyDvpg
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Taylor didn't address Nicki's criticism of the media or explain why she tweeted at Nicki. Instead, she invited Nicki to join her on stage if she wins.
@NICKIMINAJ If I win, please come up with me!! You're invited to any stage I'm ever on.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 21, 2015
Nicki retweeted a fan, suggesting that Taylor was missing the point.
.@taylorswift13 stop using "support all girls" as an excuse to not be critical of racist media that benefits and glorifies you
— berenice (@itsbereniced) July 21, 2015
Finally, Nicki suggested a media bias has influenced not just the VMA nominations, but also the depiction of music service Tidal.
I'm so glad u guys get to see how this stuff works. Taylor took her music off spotify and was applauded. We launched Tidal & were dragged.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Along the way, Kim Kardashian seemed to get involved. She tweeted a picture showing her lounging on the couch and pointing her finger. "Imma let you finish but . . . ," she wrote, clearly referencing that time Kanye West interrupted Taylor when she beat Beyoncé at the 2009 VMAs.
But after Twitter users responded, Kim said she wasn't trying to get involved in Nicki and Taylor's discussion.
I'm not trying to shade anyone! That's not my style! I just thought that caption was perfect for that pic! Changing the caption now! #ironic
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) July 21, 2015
Instead, she opted for a caption mentioning her new cover of Vogue Spain.
Caption this... #VogueSpain #KimNoFilter pic.twitter.com/72Dewa6trr
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) July 21, 2015
Meanwhile, stars like Aaron Paul, Bruno Mars, and Ed Sheeran admittedly inserted themselves in the drama. Aaron Paul pitched a resolution, saying he wanted to get breakfast with Taylor and Nicki, and Bruno started a fake feud with Ed.