Y’all, social media is buzzing after Nicki Minaj and Dez Bryant went from throwing shade to making peace. The two had a messy fallout last week, dragging each other over Roc Nation, with Nicki even offering Dez $10M to fight her husband, Kenneth Petty amid their heated back-and-forth! But in a surprise move over the weekend, Dez apologized. Nicki has since reacted, saying she’s all about peace while throwing in a lil’ shade with her response. Here’s what happened…
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Dez Bryant Apologizes To Nicki Minaj
On Saturday, August 9, Dez hopped on X with a whole apology for the rapper. In a heartfelt post, he wrote:
“On some G sh**..@NICKIMINAJ, I really don’t like the misunderstanding we had between each other .. I apologize for bringing up your husband’s past..it’s a shame only negative things make headlines between two black people who have much influence on our community.”
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Dez went even further, saying he’s just out here trying to be a better man for his kids and the youth that’s watching him. “I pray for only peace and positivity your way,” he added.
On some G shit.. @NICKIMINAJ , I really don’t like the misunderstanding we had between each other .. I apologize for bringing up your husband’s past..it’s a shame only negative things make headlines between two black people who have much influence on our community. I’m at war…
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 10, 2025
Here’s How Nicki Minaj Responded
Nicki wasn’t about to let Dez Bryant’s apology just sit there, though. The ‘Hard White’ artist hopped on X (formerly Twitter) quick to show love right back. “The Lord will grant you peace, Dez,” she tweeted.
“Nothing makes me respect someone more, than a public display of accountability. I accept your apology I apologize as well — if I offended you.”
But y’all know the Queen can’t resist a lil’ shade. She playfully added, “If you still wanna do that fight, lmk,” referring to Bryant initially wanting to fight her husband. “He def got them hands. seriously tho, all the best,” Nicki concluded.
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
What Led To Nicki And Dez Bryant’s Initial Fallout?
It all started when Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spilled some tea about Dez’s 2015 contract talks with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, claiming Hov allegedly ghosted him. Dez wasn’t having it and clapped back on X: “JERRY JONES I DON’T THINK ITS SMART TO MENTION MY NAME… WE CAN HAVE STORY TIME.”
Nicki, who’s been vocal about her own issues with Roc Nation over alleged unpaid Tidal funds, jumped in. “Every time you do a ‘Jerry Jones’ or ‘NFL’ story time, I’ll do a ‘story time’ of my own [about Roc Nation],” she tweeted.
Things got even uglier when Nicki brought up Dez’s 2012 domestic violence arrest, saying, “Go beat your mom.” This prompted Dez to fire back, calling Nicki’s husband a “s*x offender” and accepting her $10M fight challenge. He tweeted, “Go get that 10 million in cash.. I’ll stomp that n***a out. […] It’s ROC for life b****.” But with apologies exchanged, it looks like Nicki and Dez are ready to move on.
Here’s How Fans Reacted
In the comments section of Bryant’s apology tweet, social media had a lot to say about his decision to publicly apologize. Peep some of their comments below…
@Artbybae wrote, “This was big of u. Although i wouldn’t have said sh** lol.”
@Leonardbanks718 wrote, “This is a good look, a public fight deserves a public apology. This takes a lot of courage”
@unitythruppl216 wrote, “Real s*** to apologize in open instead of behind closed doors.”
@dante71805 wrote, “I am happy both of you were able to see pass the internet BS and move on.”
@VicDWilliams wrote, “Well said, 88. Move forward in positivity. Leave BS in the rear view. All you can control is you, bro.”
@ChartsNMRFB wrote, “Nicki Minaj the GENEROUS Queen forgave you so I have to forgive also”
@stacetheace2022 wrote, “You did the right thing here. Nothing in life is harder than saying you’re sorry.”
