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Despite her immense talent and widespread fame, several musical legends exist who have never won a Grammy even after getting nominated, not once but multiple times. One of them is Nicki Minaj, who has 12 nominations so far in her name but zero wins. This year also, she was nominated for Best Rap Song (Barbie Worldfeaturing Ice Spice and Aqua) and Best Song Written for Visual Media (Barbie World).
And then a controversy erupts. when the official Grammys Twitter and official website made an announcement declaring Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice as winners in the rap category. But it was promptly deleted. It didn’t happen during the award show ceremony. And this glitch has raised many questions among her fans as some think that this was done deliberately.
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What Is the Controversy That Has Triggered Nicki Minaj Fans?
Rapper Nicki Minaj’s fans were left disappointed after she was mistakenly announced the winner on the official X account and website of Grammys. First, the website and Twitter handle announced that it’s Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice won the Best Rap Song category forBarbie World. But for whatever reasons might be, they quickly deleted the post. Later, it was clarified that Killer Mike’sScientists & Engineersactually took the prize.
The competitive category also featured nominations forJust Wanna Rock(Lil Uzi Vert),Attention(Doja Cat), andRich Flex(Drake & 21 Savage).
Nicki Minaj has raised her frustration against the Award earlier as well. In 2022, when the show decided to remove her successful song,Super FreakyGirl,from the rap category to the pop one, she said:
“They stay moving the goalposts when it comes to me. Why is the goalpost only ever moved when it’s Nicki?”
“It was done to decrease my chances of winning awards for ‘Super Freaky Girl.’ It was done to remove me from the category that they don’t want COMPETITION in!!!!!!! They are all scared to death of the success of that song & thought it would be super EASY for them (like it’s been for the last few years) but ‘SFG’ is such a global smash, certain members are AFRAID to keep it in the competition,” Minaj posted on social media at the time.(ViaThe Hollywood Reporter)
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In 2020, also, she called out the Grammys for not giving her the Best New Artist award even after she had seven songs charting on Billboard at the time.
Nicki Minaj Fans Are Disheartened
This messy turn of events gotNicki Minajfans really frustrated. This bizarre thing has caused an uproar among the fans, and they took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts. Fans pour their support for Minaj.
“Nicki will never win a Grammy because of her behavior”#Scammyspic.twitter.com/haLatZGw45
— Taylar Sevyn 🩷 (@7aylar)July 09, 2025
They just wanted more viewers that’s why they nominated her, they knew they were not gonna let her win.
— ChocolateDropBarb (@nostalgiclyfe)June 02, 2025
WE LOVE YOU NICKI 💗 THE RAP GAME WOULDN’T BE WHERE IT’S AT IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU!!! WE LOVE YOU NICKII💗💗
— BIG.BARBIE.K (@prettyfacekera1)August 04, 2025
What 💀 that’s why i always hate Grammy, love you Nicki so much Queen 👑
— Rishabh Minaj 👑 (@rishabh_kenbarb)August 16, 2025
I salute nicki Minaj for not tapping out & still dropping music knowing it’s so many odds against her! It’s big money to end Nicki but it’s a BIGGER God! Keep being you! Your legacy will never be undone!!!!@NICKIMINAJI love you 🫶🏾💖💕
— JT ☆ (@ThegirlJT)July 31, 2025
https://twitter.com/CaptialTee/status/1754317969679925484
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Earlier, Miley Cyrus took home the award for Best Pop Solo Performance for her trackFlowersbeating Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift.
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