Tyla has gotten wrapped up in a messy social media debacle after she shared a tweet that directly took aim at Nicki Minaj.
This tweet didn’t just criticize Nicki’s political views. It went a lot further, suggesting that the rap legend should retire and branding her as “mentally unstable,” linking this accusation to Nicki’s support for Donald Trump.
That simple repost was the tipping point.
By the time Tyla added her touch to the already-viral tweet, it had garnered hundreds of thousands of views. The language used was harsh and unrelenting, telling Nicki to keep her music, delete her social media accounts, and essentially withdraw from public view. Though there was a nod to Nicki’s past impact on hip-hop, the overall tone felt personal, dismissive, and highly divisive.
What really ignited the whole situation was Tyla’s silence after the repost.
She didn’t add any context, commentary, or even an emoji. Just the tweet itself. For many of Nicki Minaj’s fans, that silence spoke volumes. They quickly took to social media, accusing Tyla of endorsing harassment and crossing a line by echoing harmful rhetoric related to mental health.
Some people argued that Nicki’s political opinions open her up to public discussion and criticism, especially given her significant platform. Even among those who supported this argument, many expressed that the tweet crossed a line, questioning someone’s mental health or calling for their removal from the public eye, just isn’t justified, they said, regardless of political disagreements.
The backlash escalated quickly. Users raised the question of whether sharing harmful content without any commentary is merely passive or an act of endorsement.
As it stands, Tyla hasn’t made any public statements regarding the controversy.
There’s been no clarification or follow-up tweet explaining whether she agrees with the repost or if it was a misstep. Meanwhile, the tweet continues to spread, keeping the debate hot and reactions strong.
