Sia, Australian singer and songwriter has apologised for mistaking Nicki Minaj for Cardi B on Twitter, adding that she made “a buffoon” out of herself.
The mix-up all began when a fan asked Sia if she would ever collaborate with Minaj in a (since-deleted) tweet that included a photo of the Young Money rapper.
Mistaking the image, Sia replied: “I love @iamcardib and although this isn’t a collaboration; I would love to COLLAB with her any day!”
Twitter slams Sia
It wasn’t long before Nicki and Cardi fans started a tweet-storm reprimanding the singer, causing the hashtag #Siaisoverparty to trend.
“Girl move that hair out yo face AND LOOK,” one user wrote. Another added “SIA GIRL YOU NEED TO DELETE I’M NOT PLAYING.”
“Literally Nicki Minaj you goof,” someone else replied, attaching a photo of Minaj.
At first, it appeared that Sia thought the responses were blaming her for starting a feud; between Minaj and Cardi B who have had a tumultuous relationship.
According to fans of both rappers, Sia wrote in since-deleted tweets, “My f— up @NickiMinaj,” and”Hey @iamcardib @NICKIMINAJ you aren’t thinking about a feud right now are you? We are focused on the problem of systemic racism.”
In another tweet that has also since been deleted, Sia said, “I don’t give a s— about feuds, George Floyd was f—— murdered. Breonna Taylor. Murdered. Come on let’s rise in unity. You think @iamcardib and Nikki [sic] are so petty that they would want you focusing on a silly feud instead of REAL NEWS.”
Soon after, Sia apologised for her mistake, but neither Cardi B nor Minaj has commented on social media.
“I totally misunderstood a tweet earlier that has resulted in me making a buffoon out of myself,” she wrote. “Sorry @NICKIMINAJ and @iamcardib if you hear about it. Can I just like you both?”
