**Nicki Minaj Reveals How Beyoncé Tried to Ruin Rihanna’s Career**

Rumors of tension between Beyoncé and Rihanna have resurfaced, and this time, Nicki Minaj has added fuel to the fire by seemingly shading Beyoncé. The speculation centers around Beyoncé allegedly trying to sabotage Rihanna’s career, leading fans to wonder why the two superstars never collaborated despite their mutual success.

The story begins in 2005, when a 16-year-old Rihanna auditioned for Jay-Z, impressing him enough to secure a six-album deal with Def Jam. As Rihanna’s career took off, she and Beyoncé crossed paths, but their relationship seemed to cool as Rihanna’s fame grew. Around this time, rumors began circulating about a potential affair between Rihanna and Jay-Z, though neither addressed it directly. However, Beyoncé’s 2006 album *B’Day* featured songs about infidelity, which fueled speculation that the lyrics might be aimed at Rihanna.

Though the affair rumors were later dismissed, tension seemed to linger between the two stars. Fans have pointed out that despite working in the same industry, Beyoncé and Rihanna have never teamed up for a collaboration. Many have speculated that Beyoncé, known for her dominant position in the R&B world, may have felt threatened by Rihanna’s rise to fame, leading to a subtle but ongoing rivalry.

This tension appeared to surface again in 2019 when Beyoncé released the track “Bow Down,” which many interpreted as a diss aimed at other female artists, including Rihanna. Interestingly, the songwriting duo behind the song, R. City, revealed that they originally wrote the track for Rihanna, but she passed on it, leaving Beyoncé to claim it as her own. Rihanna’s subtle response on Twitter hinted at her feeling superior to others in the industry, further igniting the feud rumors.

Adding more complexity to the story, some insiders have claimed that Beyoncé and Jay-Z actively tried to sabotage Rihanna’s career. Allegedly, Beyoncé even convinced Jay-Z to leak Rihanna’s *ANTI* album early to overshadow the release of Beyoncé’s single “Formation.” This claim fits into a broader narrative of the Carters being ruthless in maintaining their dominance in the music industry.

Nicki Minaj, who has had her own issues with Roc Nation and Jay-Z, recently fueled the Beyoncé-Rihanna drama when she celebrated Rihanna’s 36th birthday in February 2024. Minaj posted tributes to Rihanna on social media, calling her “the baddest” and implying that Caribbean women are at the top of the industry. Many fans saw this as a subtle dig at Beyoncé, furthering the belief that Minaj and Rihanna have bonded over their shared negative experiences with Roc Nation.

While the full extent of the tension between Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Nicki remains unclear, fans continue to speculate about the complicated dynamics between these powerful women in the music industry.