Nicki Minaj’s surprising apology to Cardi B's daughter sparks reactions amid feud

I’ve been following the Nicki Minaj versus Cardi B feud for years, and this moment feels different. When artists bring children into their battles, the energy shifts. That’s why I decided to write about Nicki’s apology to Kulture; it feels like a line that shouldn’t have been crossed, and her response now matters.

I want readers to see how rap beefs evolve beyond bars and albums. When things go personal, the stakes change. So here we are: exploring how a long‑running rivalry touched a child, and how one rapper stepped forward to say “sorry.”

If you care about rap and hip hop culture and the respect boundaries artists should maintain, this story hits close to home. Let’s dive into what happened, what was said, and where things might go from here.

In an unexpected move, Nicki Minaj apologizes to Cardi B’s daughter Kulture

Nicki Minaj recently took to X to issue a public apology directed at Cardi B’s daughter, Kulture. The apology comes after a series of inflammatory comments that reignited tensions between the two rap superstars. This time, the feud crossed into personal territory, insults toward each other’s children.

On October 2, Nicki posted:

"“Dear Kulture, truth is: I did all of this for a bigger purpose and one day you’ll understand… you’re a cute child & lots of kids have cute little funny looking gums before they grow into all of their features.”"

Nicki Minaj

She continued:

"“I apologize. As a child of God & QUEEN of my community who look to me for integrity… you’re an innocent child & don’t deserve any of this.”"

Nicki Minaj

She also hinted at accountability for others in the conflict:

"“One day your mother, aunt & many more will be brought to their knees for what they’ve said AND TRIED to do to my young prophet/beautiful boy. Take care my darling. This isn’t who I am.” "

Nicki Minaj

What sparked the apology and the escalation in the rap beef

The apology didn’t come out of nowhere. In recent days, Nicki and Cardi exchanged harsh words on social media, involving not just their own careers but their children. Nicki referred to Kulture as a “roach” and “monkey” in earlier posts.

Cardi fired back, defending her daughter and accusing Nicki of being malicious.

Historically, the feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B dates back to about 2017–2018. Over time, they’ve used social media, interviews, and music to take subtle and direct sh*ts at each other. But this time, the feud got personal.

Nicki’s latest remarks crossed a boundary for many fans and critics, which likely led her to respond with an apology.

Reactions and the rap community’s response

Cardi B didn’t accept the apology quietly. She used X to say:

"“Don’t give my child no backhanded apology… keep my child name out your mouth…” "

Cardi B

She called the continued mention of kids “dark” and “draining her energy.”

Many in the hip hop community and among fans responded strongly. Some saw the apology as long overdue, but many felt it was too late after the insults.

As always in rap culture, every move is watched closely, people debate sincerity, strategy, and the line between public persona and personal accountability.