Nicki Minaj Dez Bryant Feud Sparks $10M Fight Challenge

A heated social media feud erupted between rapper Nicki Minaj and former NFL star Dez Bryant following comments by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about past contract negotiations involving Bryant and Roc Nation, Jay-Z's sports agency. The conflict escalated after Minaj, who has a longstanding dispute with Roc Nation, inserted herself into the dispute, accusing the agency and its executives of misconduct, while Bryant warned Jones against mentioning his name. Minaj challenged Bryant to a $10 million fight against her husband, Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender, which Bryant accepted, further intensifying the personal attacks including references to Bryant's alleged past assault involving his mother. Despite Bryant attempting to de-escalate by expressing fandom for Minaj, the exchange worsened with both sides trading accusations and insults, sparking widespread online discussion. Social media analytics indicated that a majority of posts favored Bryant's responses during the peak of the feud. Minaj has not responded following Bryant's apology to his fans for the heated exchange.