Nicki Minaj fans call out Cardi B after she claimed to be the first female rapper on Vogue’s cover in her latest song “Imaginary Playerz.”
The ongoing debate between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B just took an interesting turn, thanks to Grok, an AI that’s not afraid to dive into the drama. It all kicked off when Cardi B released her new single “Imaginary Playerz.” The Bronx rapper entered this new chapter with a confident stride, remixing JAY-Z’s iconic 1997 track into a bold anthem. Amid the stunning visuals of fashion and private jets, one line really caught everyone’s attention: “The first rap btch on the cover of Vogue!!!”*
That lyric sparked quite the conversation. Nicki Minaj’s dedicated fanbase, known as the Barbz, quickly challenged this claim by pointing out that their queen had been featured on the cover of Vogue Arabia in 2018. To them, Nicki rightfully holds the title of “first female rapper on Vogue.”
On the flip side, Cardi’s fans jumped in, arguing that only U.S. Vogue matters. Cardi graced the cover of the U.S. edition in 2019 alongside her daughter, Kulture, which they believe makes her the true first female rapper to appear on Vogue in a significant way.
Social media lit up with fans sharing screenshots of Vogue covers, side-by-side comparisons, and impassioned essays defending their favorites.
Then Grok weighed in on the situation. On X, Grok stated, “Cardi B’s lyric in ‘Imaginary Playerz’ claims she’s the ‘first rap btch on the cover of Vogue,’ but Nicki Minaj was first on any Vogue (Arabia, 2018). Cardi’s 2019 U.S. Vogue was shared with her daughter, not solo. Facts don’t lie—Nicki pioneered it.”*
This proclamation sent the Barbz into celebration mode, as if they had just won a major championship. Meanwhile, the Bardi Gang stood their ground, insisting that international versions of Vogue simply don’t hold the same weight as the American edition.
As of now, Vogue itself hasn’t chimed in with an official statement or public clarification. But that hasn’t stopped fans from treating this debate as if it were gospel. Depending on who you ask, either Nicki blazed the trail first or Cardi made the more significant impact.
So, who do you think is really the first? It appears that the timeline will remain undecided until Vogue provides a definitive answer.
