Nicky Minaij — once a close friend of Cardi B — made headlines when he first spoke out with a seven-word comment aimed at a popular blogger and his $20 million deal with OFFSET.

Nicki Minaj has made headlines once again, this time not for her music, but for a cryptic seven-word comment that has stirred up speculation across the entertainment industry. The message, directed at a popular online blogger, comes amid rumors of a major media deal involving Offset, the husband of rapper Cardi B and a longtime figure of public fascination.

The situation began to unfold earlier this week when entertainment blogger known as TruthUnzipped announced a $20 million media and streaming deal with Offset’s newly launched digital media company, SetVision. The deal, described as one of the largest ever between a public figure and an independent digital journalist, includes exclusive rights to behind-the-scenes content, podcast interviews, unreleased footage, and commentary on hip-hop culture.

TruthUnzipped has built a massive following by publishing exclusive leaks,  celebrity commentary, and controversial audio recordings. In recent months, much of the blog’s focus has been on the personal and professional life of Cardi B and Offset, particularly regarding the strain in their marriage and alleged business conflicts. While none of the leaks have been verified, the frequency and tone of the posts have led fans to question the motivation behind them.

Just hours after the news of the $20 million deal broke, Nicki Minaj tweeted a short but cutting message that has become the subject of intense online analysis. Her post read: “You sold truth, loyalty, and your soul.” Though she didn’t mention anyone by name, many assumed the tweet was aimed at TruthUnzipped and, indirectly, Offset.

Minaj, who has had a complex and often combative relationship with Cardi B in the past, has remained relatively quiet over the last two years regarding industry drama. However, insiders say that her recent tweet may have been sparked by what she sees as the commercialization of personal conflict and the use of private struggles for public gain

Industry analysts have noted that Nicki’s comment may also be a subtle critique of the current trend in media where entertainers engage directly in monetizing gossip and leaks that would traditionally have been handled discreetly or ignored.

Offset responded with what appeared to be a vague rebuttal posted to Instagram, where he shared a short video clip of himself in a studio surrounded by cash and the caption, “Truth pays. Loyalty is expensive.” While not a direct reply to Nicki Minaj’s tweet, the post was seen by many as a reference to the controversy.

Cardi B, meanwhile, has remained silent publicly, though a now-deleted Instagram story featuring the phrase “People move different when they need you less” only added fuel to the fire. Some fans have speculated that Cardi may not have been fully aware of the deal between Offset and TruthUnzipped, raising questions about transparency and trust within their relationship.

A source close to the couple revealed that Cardi was “surprised and uncomfortable” with the blogger’s deal, especially given the type of content that had been published. “She’s always supported Offset’s business ventures,” the source said, “but she wasn’t expecting something so personal to become part of a commercial project.”

In the wake of the controversy, social media has erupted with divided opinions. Some fans have sided with Nicki Minaj, praising her for calling out what they see as a troubling direction in hip-hop media. Others have defended Offset’s right to pursue creative control over how his story is told, especially in an age when celebrities are constantly under scrutiny.

The blogger at the center of the story, TruthUnzipped, has refused to comment directly on the feud but shared a cryptic post on their site titled “Everyone has a price. Even the silence.” Whether that is a reference to Minaj, Cardi B, or Offset remains unclear.

As the drama unfolds, the entertainment world is watching closely to see what happens next. Will Nicki Minaj expand on her statement? Will Cardi B speak out? And how will Offset’s new venture with TruthUnzipped shape public perception?

Regardless of where the truth lies, one thing is clear: in the intersection of fame, relationships, and media, words — even just seven — can carry enormous weight.