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Cardi B Shades Nicki Minaj With Jay-Z ‘Imaginary Players’ Sample
Cardi B
I’m Rap’s Fashion Queen 👑
… Remakes Jay-Z Song Amid Nicki’s Warpath!!!
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Cardi B is answering the question to her own upcoming album — “Am I The Drama?” by remaking a classic Jay-Z track — when everyone knows Nicki Minaj is on his head!!!
For her newest single, “Imaginary Playerz,” Cardi and her day-one partner, Patientce Foster, share directing duties as she takes over a private jet runway, draped in bejeweled outfits, while boasting about her hip hop fashion dominance … “The first rap b*tch on the cover of Vogue!!!”
Cardi also drops a curious line on the 2nd verse of the track … “Now you’re 15 up, you already out of time / I’m a legend, they gon’ hang my heels from the power lines.”
“The Brimcess” has had several clashes with female rappers over the years, but none as tenured as Ms. Minaj!!!
Jay-Z’s 1997 “Vol. 1” album cut “Imaginary Players” famously mocked rappers and hustlers alike for faking it until they made it — or got exposed.
The Lord will grant you peace, Dez.
Nothing makes me respect someone more, than a public display of accountability.I accept your apology.
I apologize as well— if I offended you.If you still wanna do that fight, lmk. He def got them hands😩
🙏🏽 seriously tho, all the best https://t.co/xeMaV6GGX4
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 10, 2025
@NICKIMINAJ
Song samples don’t get cleared out of thin air, and Nicki has been ripping anything Jay and Roc Nation-related to shreds for months now … Dez Bryant has been the only one to find common ground as of late.
Cardi’s album drops on September 19 … clearly she’s ready for whatever comes next!!!