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Cardi B's Album Soars Amid Feud with JT, Nicki

10/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Cardi B leads a feud with JT and Nicki Minaj, intensified by JT's diss tracks "No Hook" and "Keep Coming."
Tensions began in 2022 after JT congratulated GloRilla, prompting Cardi B's reply on "Am I The Drama?".
Cardi B dismissed JT's diss tracks on social media.
JT clashed publicly with Cardi's sister.
Cardi B's album topped the Billboard 200 amid the conflicts.

History

Historical Context

The 1990s hip-hop scene was marked by the East Coast-West Coast rivalry, notably between Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., whose deaths in 1996 and 1997 symbolized the feud's tragic culmination. This historical context resonates today as Cardi B and JT's feud mirrors past conflicts, illustrating how rivalries continue to shape hip-hop dynamics and influence artists' careers.

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Story summary

Cardi B leads a feud with JT and Nicki Minaj, intensified by JT's diss tracks "No Hook" and "Keep Coming."
Tensions began in 2022 after JT congratulated GloRilla, prompting Cardi B's reply on "Am I The Drama?".
Cardi B dismissed JT's diss tracks on social media.
JT clashed publicly with Cardi's sister.
Cardi B's album topped the Billboard 200 amid the conflicts.

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