The conflict between Nicki Minaj and her former manager, Debra Antney, started when Minaj accused Antney of trying to mediate her feud with Lil Kim without her consent. During an interview on the Opiniated Truths podcast, Antney discussed the possibility of brokering peace between Minaj and her rivals, Cardi B and Lil Kim.

Antney revealed, “I think that we all would love to see that, but people would have to be willing to do that. To be perfectly honest with you — she’s gonna kill me for even saying this — but I did reach out to Kim.” She suggested that Lil Kim was not receptive to her efforts.

Upon hearing about this interview, Minaj criticized Antney on social media for going beyond her boundaries. Minaj wrote, “Deb, Isn’t it funny how you left out the biggest part of the story? I didn’t ask you to do a THING! You told me AFTER THE FACT & I SCREAMED ON YOU & told you if you reach out to ppl now that you’re being seen around me, they will THINK it’s coming FROM ME so to NEVER do that again w/o discussing it with me FIRST.”

Minaj expressed concern that Antney’s actions might create misunderstandings and misrepresentations of her intentions. This incident highlighted a rift in their relationship, sparked by what Minaj perceived as interference without prior consultation or approval.