Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj’s Friendship: See Photos – Hollywood Life

Nicki Minaj & Taylor Swift: See Photos From the Singers’ Friendship

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December 21, 2023 3:10PM EST
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Though they had short-lived feud in 2015, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj have become close friends in the music world. Look back on their friendship here!

Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj clearly have the utmost respect for one another! The two women are some of the biggest names in the music industry, and they’ve continued to impress fans album after album. While they come from different genres, it’s clear that they each enjoy one another’s music. Taylor can get into Nicki’s rap, and the “Super Bass” rapper can get down to the Midnights singer’s country and pop music.

Despite their close friendship now, the two of them were actually first connected over a feud, stemming from the 2015 MTV VMAs. They made up and have come quite a long way. Most recently, Nicki gave the “All Too Well” singer a sweet shoutout on X (formerly Twitter).

Take a look back on their friendship here!

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Taylor Swift Celebrates Her MTV VMA Nominations

Taylor Swift Celebrates Her MTV VMA Nominations
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Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj’s feud began when the 2015 MTV VMA nominees were announced. Taylor led the nominations with 10. After the network announced the nominees, she wrote a post celebrating her nomination. “GUYS!! You got Bad Blood nominated for Video of the Year at the VMAs,” she wrote, encouraging fans to vote, via Billboard.

Taylor is seen here at the 2014 MTV VMAs in a blue romper.

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Nicki Minaj Shades MTV

Nicki Minaj Shades MTV
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While Taylor Swift was overjoyed by her nominations, Nicki Minaj seemed upset to be snubbed for the Video of the Year award. “When the ‘other’ girls drop a video that breaks records and impacts culture they get that nomination,” she wrote on X. “If your video celebrates women with very slim bodies, you will be nominated for vid of the year.”

Nicki is seen here in black at the 2014 MTV VMAs. 

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Taylor Swift Accuses Nick Minaj of Not Supporting Women

Taylor Swift Accuses Nick Minaj of Not Supporting Women
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Taylor Swift took Nicki Minaj’s comments as a slight against her in a tweet. “I’ve done nothing but love & support you. It’s unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot,” she wrote in the post.

Taylor is seen here in a stunning, mostly black crop-top and pants combo at the 2015 VMAs. 

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Nicki Minaj Claps Back

Nicki Minaj Claps Back
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After Taylor Swift’s response, Nicki Minaj let her know that she wasn’t talking about her. “Huh? U must not be reading my tweets. Didn’t say a word about u. I love u just as much. But u should speak on this,” she wrote. 

Nicki is seen here stunning at the 2015 MTV VMAs in a gold dress on the red carpet. 

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Taylor Swift Apologizes

Taylor Swift Apologizes
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After a few celebrities chimed in on Twitter, Taylor eventually tweeted out an apology, and Nicki Minaj accepted. “I thought I was being called out. I missed the point, I misunderstood, then misspoke. I’m sorry, Nicki,” she wrote. 

“That means so much Taylor, thank you,” Nicki wrote. “I’ve always loved her. Everyone makes mistakes. She gained so much more respect from me. Let’s move on.”

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Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj Perform at the 2015 VMAs

Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj Perform at the 2015 VMAs
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To further reiterate that they had buried the hatchet, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj opened the show at the VMAs. They performed a medley of “Trini Dem Girls”, “The Night is Still Young”, and “Bad Blood.”

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Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj Both Get Shouted Out By Billie Eilish at the Billboard Women in Music Awards

Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj Both Get Shouted Out By Billie Eilish at the Billboard Women in Music Awards
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While they didn’t pose for photos together, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj were both in attendance for the 2019 Billboard Women in Music Awards. When Billie Eilish was given the Woman of the Year award, she shouted out both of the women, per Billboard.

Taylor is seen here on the red carpet in a black top.

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Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj Hug at the 2023 MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj Hug at the 2023 MTV VMAs
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Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj had a sweet moment on the red carpet for the MTV VMAs in 2023, eight years after their feud. They were seen hugging each other as they crossed paths at the award show. 

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Nicki Minaj Says She Wants to Record With Taylor Swift

Nicki Minaj Says She Wants to Record With Taylor Swift
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Nicki Minaj, seen here at the 2023 VMAs, gave Taylor a huge shout out on X on December 20, 2023. “The SAG[ITTARIUS] QUEEN TAYLOR DESERVES!!!! PERIOD!!!!! She takes months & years off then comes back with great music & fans who’ll never leave her!!!!” she wrote.

A fan responded and asked whether she’d record with Taylor, and she wrote, “In a heartbeat.”

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