Rah Ali has spoken out about her broken friendship with Nicki Minaj, claiming the rapper is trying to damage her life and work. In an Instagram video shared on Wednesday, 28 October, the former Love & Hip Hop: New York star said she had stayed loyal to Minaj for years but had reached her limit.
The fallout follows a dispute over claims that people close to Minaj used her American Express card without permission in 2025. Although Minaj did not publicly name Ali in her original claims, Ali later denied the accusations and told the rapper to provide proof.
Ali's latest statement brings their once-close friendship back into the spotlight. However, her claims that Minaj is trying to ruin her life remain allegations, and the details of their dispute have not been fully confirmed.
Ali Breaks Her Silence
Ali said in her video that she and Minaj had been friends for more than a decade, although she also said they met around 2016. She described herself as loyal, honest and trustworthy throughout their time together. Ali also said she had done nothing to harm the rapper.
The media business owner made clear that she no longer wanted to stay quiet about their falling-out. She said she would not allow anyone to try to destroy her simply because she refused to let that person control her. Her words showed how deeply the friendship had broken down.
'There comes a point where you have to say enough is enough,' Ali said in the video. She explained that she would not sit back and let someone intentionally try to destroy her. 'I won't allow them to be a puppet master,' she added.
The Credit Card Claims
The dispute appears to have grown after Minaj raised concerns about charges on her American Express card in October 2025. She shared details of the charges on social media and claimed that several people had used her card without permission. She said the charges totalled nearly $30,000 (£22,500) and that she had reported the matter to the authorities.
Minaj did not name Ali in those posts, but rumours about the former friends spread online. Blogger Tasha K later claimed Ali may have played a role, adding to the public debate. These claims have not been established as fact, and Ali has strongly denied wrongdoing.
Ali had already spoken out in an open letter in October 2025. She accused Minaj of allowing damaging claims about her to spread and asked the rapper to provide proof or apologise. The letter marked an early public sign that their friendship was in trouble.
A Friendship Turns Sour
Ali and Minaj had been close for years, and their friendship sometimes played out in public. Many fans knew Ali through her ties to the rapper and her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: New York. Their bond also drew attention during Minaj's long-running feud with fellow rapper Cardi B.
One of the most talked-about moments came during New York Fashion Week in September 2018, when Cardi B and Minaj were involved in a fight at a party. Minaj later spoke about Ali's role in the clash and praised her actions. The incident helped link Ali's name to one of the biggest public feuds in rap at the time.
In an Instagram video addressing the end of their friendship, Ali said: 'Nicki Minaj and I were friends for well over a decade. We met around 2016, and during that time, I have been loyal, honest, and trustworthy. I have not done anything at all to her.'
She also accused the rapper of targeting her, with the dispute summed up in the claim, 'She's trying to ruin my life.' Ali added that she would not 'sit back and allow someone to try to destroy me intentionally'. Her comments mark a sharp change from their once-close relationship, although Minaj's side of the dispute was not included in the report.
What Happens Next?
Ali says the dispute could affect more than her personal life, pointing to her work and the name she has built for herself. She has also claimed she has evidence supporting her concerns about Minaj's actions.
For now, the two women remain at the centre of a public dispute shaped by claims, denials and years of friendship. Minaj's earlier statements concerned alleged unauthorised card charges, while Ali's latest comments focus on what she sees as an attempt to harm her life and career. The two issues are linked in public discussion, but the claims against Ali have not been proven.
