Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato’s 2016 Met Gala Drama: The Untold Story Behind Their Feud
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Nicki Minaj, one of the most successful rappers in the world, has had her fair share of public feuds over the years. Among them is a lesser-known but still memorable incident involving singer Demi Lovato at the 2016 Met Gala. The two artists, who both attended the prestigious event that year, seemingly had a falling out, sparked by a subtle social media snub from Minaj.
The 2016 Met Gala: Minaj and Lovato’s Awkward Encounter
The 2016 Met Gala saw Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato both dressed by famed designer Jeremy Scott. Minaj wore a striking sheer black dress accented with rhinestoned buckles, while Lovato donned a gold and silver sequined gown by the same designer. Scott accompanied Minaj to the event, serving as her date for the night.
Following the event, Minaj posted a photo on her social media featuring herself, Jeremy Scott, and Demi Lovato. However, what caught the attention of many was that while Scott was tagged in the post, Lovato was conspicuously left out. Despite being in the picture, Lovato’s absence from Minaj’s tags didn’t go unnoticed.
Demi Lovato & Nicki Minaj, Met Gala 2016 pic.twitter.com/dqVKIcbZpx
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Lovato responded in a lighthearted but telling manner by commenting on the post with a laughing emoji, peace sign, and thumbs-up emoji. She later shared the same photo on her own social media, writing a caption that summed up her feelings about the night. The caption read, “This picture pretty much summed up my first and probably last Met #cool #sof—ingawkward #notforme #sweatpants #forensicfiles #whatsgood,” clearly expressing her discomfort with the evening. Lovato even added, “p.s. some of y’all need to learn how to take a joke,” implying that she was poking fun at her own awkwardness in the situation.
Lovato’s Reflection on the Incident
Although the post seemed playful, Lovato later revealed in various interviews that the night left a more lasting negative impression on her. In 2018, she opened up about her experience at the Met Gala in a candid interview with Billboard, where she called the night a “terrible experience.” Lovato recalled how a certain celebrity was rude and made her feel uncomfortable, describing the event as “cliquey.”
She elaborated on her discomfort, saying, “This one celebrity was a complete b***h and was miserable to be around.” While Lovato didn’t name Minaj directly, many speculated that she was referring to the rapper, given the events surrounding the social media post. Feeling out of place and distressed, Lovato even left the event early to attend an AA meeting. Reflecting on her experience, she noted that she felt more connected to the people at the meeting than the glamorous crowd at the Met Gala.
Nicki Minaj’s Silence
What made the situation more intriguing was Minaj’s complete silence on the matter. Known for her outspoken nature and tendency to respond to criticism, Minaj uncharacteristically stayed quiet amid Lovato’s comments and the ensuing rumors. Despite Lovato’s repeated mentions of the incident, Minaj never addressed the situation publicly, leaving much of the drama unresolved.
As time passed, the incident eventually faded from the public eye, especially as Minaj continued to dominate the music scene. Demi Lovato, on the other hand, has since moved on from the experience, although it remains a memorable part of her Met Gala debut. The incident has become one of the many intriguing stories from the star-studded event, highlighting how tensions can sometimes simmer beneath the surface at even the most glamorous occasions.
Nicki Minaj returned to the Met Gala in 2024, donning a floral-themed ensemble that turned heads on the red carpet. Despite her Met Gala history with Lovato, Minaj’s focus remains on her music career, including her highly anticipated Pink Friday 2 world tour.
Nicki Minaj and the behind the scenes of her ICONIC 2024 Met Gala Dress
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“I like that it has a pop of me but smth new as well. Something that I haven’t done before” pic.twitter.com/81SYe3tGwb
While the 2016 Met Gala incident didn’t escalate into a full-blown feud, it serves as a reminder of how even subtle interactions at high-profile events can spark unexpected drama in the celebrity world.
Shivam Kumar
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