Nicki Minaj unleashed a blistering rant on Saturday morning that has the internet buzzing louder than a Pink Friday 2 concert, torching a fan’s exaggerated sketch of her in one of her most memorable performance poses — and insiders say the 42-year-old rap icon is fed up with the constant stream of unflattering fan art flooding her timeline.

The drama kicked off when a viral drawing surfaced depicting Minaj mid-performance, legs kicked high in a gravity-defying split, microphone in hand, rocking a skimpy teal bikini top and ruffled bottoms that barely contain her famous curves. But the artist’s take? Let’s just say it amplified everything to cartoonish proportions — think oversized assets that had fans howling and critics circling.

Minaj, never one to bite her tongue, reposted the artwork to her 28 million followers on X with a caption that pulled zero punches: “WTFFFF IS THIS SH*T? Oh WoW!!!!! WHOEVER DID THIS IS NOT A REAL FAN. STOP DRAWING PLEASE! BARBZ Report this page! Why should I have to wake up to this bull? NOT to mention my butt looks nothing like that! Fake ASF.”

Posted at 8:24 a.m. on November 8, 2025, the tweet exploded instantly, racking up over 160,900 views, 8,800 likes, and 1,300 reposts in mere hours. Comments poured in from stunned Barbz, with one writing, “Queen don’t play! That drawing was a crime 😭,” while another defended, “It’s fan art, chill… but yeah, that butt is wild.”

This isn’t Minaj’s first rodeo with rogue sketches. Back in 2023, she famously blocked a superfan after they shared a less-than-flattering portrait, sparking headlines about her no-nonsense approach to criticism. Fast-forward to now, and sources close to the “Super Bass” hitmaker reveal she’s particularly sensitive post-motherhood — son Papa Bear turned 5 in September — and doesn’t have time for what she sees as deliberate shade.

The drawing in question appears to riff on Minaj’s legendary 2014 BET Awards performance of “Anaconda,” where she delivered lap dances and splits that broke the internet long before TikTok existed. But the fan version cranks the exaggeration to 11: Minaj’s ponytail whips wildly, her expression is comically fierce with bugged-out eyes and a gaping mouth, and her lower half? Let’s say it’s generously proportioned, with ruffles straining and legs akimbo in a way that screams caricature over compliment.

EmeverseTv, a youth culture account, amplified the chaos by sharing a screenshot of Minaj’s response overlaid on the art, captioning it: “Nicki Minaj responds to another drawing of herself on stage and she is not playing around this time🤣.” That post alone drew eyes, but Minaj’s direct fire turned it nuclear.

Barbz mobilized immediately, flooding report buttons and flooding timelines with memes. One viral edit superimposed Minaj’s rant bubbles over the drawing, while another compared it to her real-life physique: “Real Nicki: perfection. Fan Nicki: abstract art exhibit.”

Celebrity reactions trickled in fast. Cardi B liked a string of supportive posts — no surprise given their thawed beef — while Doja Cat quote-tweeted with a simple “💀💀💀.” Even Megan Thee Stallion, fresh off her own Minaj disses, stayed silent, but fans speculated shade in the subtweets.

Minaj’s history with body commentary runs deep. She’s clapped back at plastic surgery rumors for years, insisting her assets are “real” despite the speculation. In a 2024 Queen Radio episode, she vowed to sue any outlet spreading lies about enhancements. This latest outburst? Sources say it’s the tipping point after months of similar sketches popping up amid her Gag City Deluxe album rollout.

The artist’s identity remains a mystery — the original page reportedly went private after Minaj’s call-out — but that hasn’t stopped sleuths from digging. One thread traced it to a small fan art account with a history of provocative takes on female rappers.

As of Sunday night, Minaj doubled down in her Stories, posting a throwback from the actual performance: legs split, body glistening under stage lights, caption “THIS is the real deal. Stop the cap.” Views hit 2 million in minutes.

The incident highlights Minaj’s iron grip on her image in an era of AI deepfakes and viral edits. At 42, with a net worth pushing $150 million from music, Fenty collabs, and her Pink Friday nails empire, she doesn’t need the headache. But fans love the unfiltered fire — her rants often boost streams, with “Anaconda” jumping 15% on Spotify overnight.

Psychologists weigh in: Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a celebrity behavior expert, tells us these outbursts are classic boundary-setting. “Stars like Nicki built empires on boldness. When fans cross into mockery, even unintentionally, it feels personal.”

Meanwhile, the Barbz are split. Die-hards rally with #ProtectTheQueen trending worldwide, while casual observers meme the meltdown: “Nicki vs. the pencil: Round 47.”

One thing’s clear — Minaj’s not logging off anytime soon. She teased new music in a follow-up: “Y’all got me heated… album drop incoming to remind y’all who runs this.” Pink Friday 3 rumors? Heating up faster than her temper.

As the dust settles, the drawing saga proves one timeless truth: Mess with the Queen, and you’ll get the venom. In Gag City, even crayons aren’t safe.