Nicki Minaj teams with Eminem and disses Lil’ Kim

Nicki Minaj Fires Back at Lil’ Kim With Eminem on “Roman’s Revenge”

Nicki Minaj has officially flipped the switch. After months of silence amid rising tensions with Lil’ Kim, Minaj finally answers back. Also, she does it in explosive fashion. Her new record, “Roman’s Revenge,” featuring none other than Eminem, makes it clear she’s done playing nice. On Halloween night, she gifts her fans, whom she affectionately calls her “goons and goblins,” with a scathing lyrical rebuttal that leaves no room for misinterpretation.

The record isn’t just a diss track—it’s a full-blown verbal assault wrapped in creativity and alter egos. Minaj’s Roman Zolanski and Eminem’s Slim Shady form a twisted tag team, pulling no punches. This collaboration marks one of the most buzzworthy moments in hip hop this year, as “Roman’s Revenge” sets fire to a feud that has been smoldering since the summer.

“Roman’s Revenge” Unleashed: A Halloween Bombshell

Minaj made the announcement herself on Twitter, laughing maniacally in text form and urging her Barbz to grab the single on iTunes alongside pre-orders for her highly anticipated debut album, Pink Friday. The song dropped just as Halloween festivities kicked off, reinforcing the “goons and goblins” theme and sending a clear message to her fans and foes alike.

On the track, Minaj wastes no time making her target obvious. Without naming Lil’ Kim directly, she drops line after venomous line that leaves little doubt as to whom she’s addressing:

“Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin’, so what the f*ck I look like gettin’ back to a has-been? Yeah I said it, has-been. Hang it up, FLAT SCREEN. PLASMA.”

These bars echo the sentiments Kim voiced all summer long, accusing Nicki of stealing her style without paying homage. But now, instead of sidestepping the jabs, Nicki dives headfirst into the ring.

A War of Words: The Backstory Between Nicki and Kim

Tensions between the two female MCs have been brewing for months. Lil’ Kim has been vocal in her critiques of Minaj, calling her out for borrowing her look, sound, and legacy without acknowledging the blueprint Kim believes she created. In interviews, Kim expressed her frustration, saying:

“If you’re gonna swagger jack somebody and take their style, at least pay the respect and the homage.”

Despite Kim’s very public complaints, Minaj remained quiet—until now.

Even Young Money’s Drake had previously jumped to Nicki’s defense, criticizing Kim for demanding respect publicly and calling the act “not G.” According to Drake:

“I watched Nicki pay homage to her time and time again… you’re showing that you’re upset.”

Now with “Roman’s Revenge,” Minaj moves beyond homage and into full lyrical dominance.

Eminem Joins the Battle as Slim Shady

Adding fuel to the fire is Eminem, who appears on the track as his iconic Slim Shady persona. Known for his lyrical shock value and no-holds-barred approach, Eminem delivers a barrage of rhymes aimed at his own critics and anyone brave enough to oppose him. His feature is more than a guest spot—it’s a co-lead attack.

“The world ain’t finished swallowing my wad, I ain’t finished blowing it… the world is my punching bag.”

Nicki revealed in her RapFix Live interview, two days ago, that working with Eminem was a dream come true. She admitted to being nervous when she sent him the track, especially after he turned down a previous song. But once he heard “Roman’s Revenge,” he jumped on it with enthusiasm. Their dynamic, she said, brought out some of her most unfiltered energy, combining Roman’s chaos with Shady’s wrath.

Nicki Minaj’s Alter Ego Roman Zolanski Goes Off

At the core of “Roman’s Revenge” is Nicki Minaj’s alter ego, Roman Zolanski. This character, introduced as an outlet for her rage and creativity, gives Minaj the license to say things the more polished “Nicki” might avoid. Roman is raw, loud, and absolutely unfiltered.

Minaj admitted the record gave her “life,” as she tapped into Roman and matched Slim Shady bar for bar. She even brought along another character, Martha, Roman’s British mother, to provide a voice of comedic concern at the song’s end.

“Roman, Roman, stop it. You’ve gone mad, I tell you. Mad!”

This theatricality makes the diss more than a diss; it transforms it into a performance.

Pink Friday Prepares to Dominate

With Pink Friday set to drop on November 22, “Roman’s Revenge” arrives at the perfect time to ignite buzz and controversy. Minaj has already made history, becoming the first female rapper in years to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 with multiple entries at once. She also broke ground by being the first unaccompanied female rapper to top the Rap Songs chart since 2002.

The release of this diss track positions Nicki not just as an artist but as a force of nature in hip hop. It shows she can stand up for herself, collaborate with legends, and deliver hit records that people talk about. As she says in the song:

“Is this the thanks that I get for puttin’ you bitches on? Should’ve sent a thank-you note, you little ho.”

Industry Reaction and What Comes Next

The hip hop world is buzzing over this record. Fans are dissecting every bar, and industry insiders are debating whether this marks the end of Kim’s relevance or the start of a new chapter in the feud. With Eminem co-signing Nicki’s aggression and Pink Friday on the horizon, it appears Minaj is setting the tone for her reign.

As for Kim, she had previously said she was done dissing Minaj, even extending an olive branch. But with “Roman’s Revenge,” that bridge seems burned. Will Kim respond again? That remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the game has changed.

Conclusion

“Roman’s Revenge” is more than a diss track—it’s a defining moment. Nicki Minaj steps fully into her power, unleashing her Roman alter ego with Eminem at her side. The song is aggressive, theatrical, and unapologetically bold. It closes one chapter and opens another, setting the stage for Pink Friday to shake the foundations of hip hop. If there were any doubts about whether Nicki Minaj could hold her own in a male-dominated genre—or go toe-to-toe with veteran rivals—”Roman’s Revenge” puts them to rest.

Nicki Minaj, backed by Slim Shady, has officially entered the battle—and she’s not backing down.