Nicki Minaj Accuses Jay-Z Owing $200M Over Tidal Sale

Nicki Minaj has publicly accused Jay-Z of owing her between $100 million and $200 million from the 2021 sale of the Tidal streaming platform to Square, alleging she was offered only $1 million for her equity stake. Minaj, part of the original artist ownership group of Tidal, claims she never received fair compensation and is demanding a settlement to settle what she calls a "karmic debt." She has stated her intention to use the money to support her "StudentOfTheGame" charity, which helps fans with college tuition and student loans. Minaj's accusations extend beyond finances, as she also blames Jay-Z and Roc Nation for negatively impacting hip-hop, basketball, and football, and has criticized Jay-Z's CEO, Desiree Perez. The feud has been marked by Minaj's sharp posts on X and references to recent controversies, including disputes over the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer selection. Jay-Z, Roc Nation, and Tidal representatives have not responded publicly to the allegations.