The beef between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj is one of the most long-standing and well-documented rivalries in hip-hop. It frequently flares up, often with social media playing a central role.

Based on recent reporting from around November 2024 and July 2025, it appears there was indeed a renewed exchange where Cardi B made comments interpreted as calling Nicki Minaj "old & washed", and Nicki subsequently responded.

Here's a breakdown of how that specific recent (within the last year) flare-up likely played out:

The Instigation (Cardi B on Twitter Spaces/X):

Circumstances: In late 2024 or early 2025, Cardi B reportedly went live on Twitter Spaces (now X Spaces) or made posts on X (formerly Twitter) that were widely seen as disses aimed at Nicki Minaj.

The "Old & Washed" Comment: While not a direct name-drop, sources indicate Cardi B's comments included phrases like, "A bitch [Nicki] that I got blocked and a bitch that got me blocked.. How tf you got me blocked and you shading me?" followed by "It would've never felt shady if a bitch wasn't shading me," and then the direct jab: "Like I said, these b*tches is OLD & WASHED."

Context: This was seen as a response to perceived "shade" from Nicki Minaj, potentially related to social media posts or subtle jabs about their children or career achievements. The feud has a history of these indirect exchanges that fans quickly decode.

Nicki Minaj's Response:

Nicki Minaj rarely lets a perceived slight go unanswered, and her responses often involve cryptic tweets, direct mentions of chart performance, or subtle digs at her rival's personal life or past.

Subtle Chart Flex: One common response from Nicki has been to post about her own chart successes or Spotify records. For example, reports from around the same time mention Nicki tweeting, "Spotify charts looking scary" or boasting about her first-day streams, implying her continued relevance and success. This directly counters the "washed" accusation.

Cryptic Memes/Quotes: Nicki often uses memes, quotes, or even changes her profile picture (as seen in past feuds where she changed it to Remy Ma's rival, or vice versa with Cardi changing hers to Remy) to subtly shade her opponents without direct engagement.

Indirect Disparagement of Personal Life: Historically, Nicki has been known to allude to aspects of Cardi B's personal life, particularly concerning her husband Offset, as a means of response. While no specific details from this particular instance were widely reported as a direct response to the "old & washed" comment, it's a typical pattern in their feud.

Fan Mobilization (The Barbz): Nicki's highly dedicated fanbase, "The Barbz," are notoriously active in defending her. Nicki's responses often ignite her fanbase to retaliate against Cardi B and her fans (the "Bardi Gang") on social media, creating a wider spectacle.

The Ongoing Nature of the Feud:

This specific incident in late 2024/early 2025 is just one of many chapters in the long-running Cardi B and Nicki Minaj rivalry. Their beef dates back to 2017 and famously escalated with a physical altercation at a New York Fashion Week party in 2018. Since then, it's largely continued through subliminal disses, social media exchanges, and fan-fueled debates. Neither artist typically names the other directly, but the context and fan interpretations make the target clear.