Nicki Minaj has never been one to let a grudge simmer quietly, and her latest Twitter tirade against Jay-Z—dropping amid her ongoing feud with Cardi B—has reignited long-buried rumors of the rap mogul’s alleged double life. On September 28, 2025, Nicki accused Jay of being a “raging gay man” splitting cheeks at Diddy’s infamous freak-off parties, cheating on Beyoncé—who she claims is a lesbian in their “beard” marriage orchestrated by Mathew Knowles for business optics. “Jay-Z, take off that lace front,” Nicki tweeted, a sly dig implying Jay uses wigs to mask his DL (down-low) lifestyle. The post, viewed 15 million times, exploded X, tying into Jonathan Hay’s 2024 claims of Jay’s bisexual hookups with DJ Khaled and whispers of Jay’s obsession with late painter Jean-Michel Basquiat, rumored bisexual. As Jay and Beyoncé stay silent, Nicki’s bombshell—fueled by Cardi-JT’s DL war—demands a question: Is Hov’s empire built on a facade that’s finally fracturing?

Nicki’s history with Jay is a powder keg of pettiness and power plays. The Queens rapper has dragged him for years, accusing him of sabotaging her career via Roc Nation, but this DL assault feels personal, laced with venom from her September 2025 Am I the Drama? rollout. “Magnet,” her JT diss, accused the City Girls rapper of being Nicki Minaj’s “groupie” and dating a DL man (Lil Uzi Vert), sparking JT’s counter: “Your man make you abort every time.” JT dragged Diggs’ scandals, and Nicki fired back, threatening Uzi-JT explicit audio while shading Jay: “Tell Jay-Z Rico fraud and perjury.” The “lace front” tweet? A nuclear escalation, implying Jay’s signature fade hides gay wigs, echoing Hay’s tales.

Jonathan Hay, Rihanna’s ex-publicist arrested in 2018 for trafficking (tied to Diddy’s circle), spilled in a resurfaced interrogation: “Jay-Z is without question bisexual… I saw him with transgender women during tours.” Hay claimed Jay participated in bisexual activities with DJ Khaled, who he called “100% bisexual.” “I did a show… he was open with the guy he was with,” Hay said. Khaled’s DL rumors peaked in 2016’s One Shot doc, but Hay’s Jay link—backstage with DMX and Ja Rule—stunned. X users revived it: “Hay’s receipts match Nicki’s shade—Jay’s outed.”

Rumors of Jay’s DL life aren’t new. A 2012 video shows Diddy “smacking” Jay’s cheeks onstage, Jay grinning. In 2012, Jay teared up praising Obama’s gay marriage support: “It’s discrimination, plain and simple.” His mom’s 2017 coming-out inspired “Smile,” but fans whispered projection. Jay’s Basquiat fixation—$4.2 million painting in 2013, hairstyle homage—fuels speculation; Basquiat, rumored bisexual, hugged men intimately in photos. Jay rapped on 4:44: “Yellow Basquiat in my kitchen corner… inspired by Basquiat.” X theorized: “Jay sees himself in Basquiat’s fluidity.”

Nicki’s Beyoncé shade? “She’s a lesbian too—their marriage is a beard for Mathew Knowles’ business.” Rumors swirl of Bey’s DL ties, from her Destiny’s Child days to Frank Ocean flings. Jaguar Wright amplified in 2025: “Beyoncé’s lesbian, Jay’s DL—beard marriage for clout.” Mathew Knowles, Bey’s dad, allegedly engineered it for optics. Nicki’s tweet ties to Cardi-JT: Cardi called Uzi DL; JT countered with Diggs’ SA claims, threatening audio. Wright backed JT, slamming Cardi as Offset’s “stripper” user, alleging Diggs impregnated her spitefully. Offset’s 2023 “gay boyfriend” tweet started Diggs’ whispers.

Fans are divided. X user @barbzunite tweeted, “Nicki’s spilling what Roc Nation buried—Jay’s DL confirmed.” Skeptics: “She’s bitter from beef—clout-chasing.” Jay/Bey’s silence? Strategic. Roc Nation’s Desiree Perez, Nicki’s “Rico fraud” target, stays mum. As Diddy’s 2025 trial looms (trafficking, freak-offs), Nicki’s drag echoes Cassie’s suit and Lil Rod’s claims. Jay’s 2024 Diddy lawsuit dismissal? Convenient. Bey’s Cowboy Carter rollout ignored it.

Nicki’s “Rico fraud” nod? Perez’s prison past (drug conspiracy) resurfaced in 2024 leaks. Nicki’s “perjury” jab ties to Perez’s Roc Nation testimony. The feud’s roots? Nicki’s 2024 Grammys snub, blaming Jay’s influence. Her tweet: “Jay-Z, take off that lace front”—a wig dig implying DL disguise—went viral, 20 million views.

Hip-hop’s DL whispers aren’t new—Suge Knight’s 2024 rants named Jay as enabler. Jonathan Hay’s 2018 interrogation (Diddy-linked trafficking): “Jay-Z with transgender women… bisexual activities with DJ Khaled.” Hay claimed Jay watched Bey with Ray J. “Ray J was one of the guys,” Hay said. X revived: “Hay’s 2018 tape + Nicki’s 2025 shade = receipts.”

Jay’s Basquiat link? The painter’s rumored bisexuality (photos with men) inspired Jay’s fade. 4:44‘s “Yellow Basquiat… inspired by Basquiat” feels loaded. Jay’s mom’s coming-out? “Smile” raps: “Mama had four kids, but she’s a lesbian.” Fans: “Projection?”

Bey as beard? Rumors since Destiny’s Child—Frank Ocean, rumored flings. Jaguar Wright 2025: “Beyoncé’s lesbian, Jay’s DL—beard for Mathew.” Mathew allegedly pushed the marriage for business. Nicki’s tweet ties to Cardi-JT: Cardi shaded Uzi DL; JT dragged Diggs SA (laced candy, Porsche assault). Wright backed JT: “Cardi’s ungrateful… Diggs got her pregnant spitefully.” Offset’s “gay boyfriend” tweet (2023) fueled Diggs’ rumors.

X divides: “Nicki’s truth-teller,” one says. “Bitter clout-chaser,” another. Jay/Bey’s silence? Power play. Roc Nation’s Perez, Nicki’s “Rico” target, mum. As Diddy’s trial nears, Nicki’s drag echoes Cassie/Lil Rod. Jay’s 2024 dismissal? Suspicious. Bey’s Cowboy Carter ignored it.

Nicki’s math? Flawed—her stripper past vs. Cardi—but her Jay shade lands amid Cardi-JT’s mess. Diggs’ SA suit (ongoing) details Porsche assault, robbery. Wright’s “list” implies more light-skinned victims. Cardi’s denial—”Chris lied for theft”—clashes with evidence. JT’s “pro-choice” abortions add layers; Cardi’s threats escalate.

Wright’s cred? Exposed abusers, but “troublemaker” label sticks. Her Diddy HIV claims (2025) linked Usher’s herpes. Diggs’ silence? No statement. X: “Jaguar’s receipts or rage?” “Diggs exposed—justice for Chris.”

Cardi-JT rages, victims like Griffith demand reckoning. Cardi’s “war,” JT’s receipts—messy. Diggs’ shine? Dimmed. In fame’s glare, power preys; Wright’s roar demands accountability—for Chris, light-skinned victims, DL’s fallout.