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Tensions were high at the annualHarper’sBazaarICONS partyduringNew York Fashion WeekafterCardi BattackedNicki Minajat the star-studded party for allegedly insulting her child.
The rappersaltercation at the Fashion Week eventFriday night leftCardi B, 25, bruised with a welt on her forehead and her Dolce & Gabbana gown ripped,sources told PEOPLE.
“The scene was f—ing crazy,”the insider told PEOPLE. “It was entourage against entourage. They had their altercation on the second-floor balcony, right above the red carpet. All of the sudden there was a big commotion and everyone didn’t know what was going on.”
Cardi accused Nicki of allegedly shaming her daughter, which an eyewitness at the party said was most likely the cause of the fight.
“Cardi walked towards Nicki and all of a sudden Cardi started screaming something about her child. She was yelling, ‘Bitch you feisty. Bitch don’t talk s— about my child’ at Nicki,” the source continued.
Representatives for the rappers did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.
WhileCardi Bremained absent from other New York Fashion Week eventssince the explosive brawl, Minaj, 35, already appeared to be past the drama when she appeared front rowblowing kisses to the camerasat the Opening Ceremony runway show on Sunday.
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She also addressed the incident on herQueenradio show on Apple Music’s Beats 1 Monday.
“The other night I was part of something so mortifying and so humiliating to go through in front of a bunch upper echelon… people who have their life together,” Minaj remarked.
“I was in a Gaultier gown — off the motherf—ing runway — and I could not believe how humiliated we all felt,” she added, while discussing the physical altercation that occurred between the pair at theHarper’s BazaarICONS party on Friday, during which Carditore her dressand was seen throwing a shoe in Minaj’s direction.
Leading up to the fight, both Minaj andCardi Bwere making the rounds at some of Fashion Week’s biggest parties and shows. We rounded up exactly where the stars were spottedbefore their major blowup, below.
Nicki Minaj at NYFW Kick-Off Event
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The “Chun-Li” rapper kicked off her run at a NYFW celebration with E!,ELLEand IMG on Sept. 5 wearing a long pink wig, yellow Off-White blazer over a black bra and briefs and knee-high boots.
Cardi B at Tom Ford
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That same night,Cardi Bgot glam tosit front row at Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2019runway show. After the event, the rapper shared her excitement with fans on Instagram writing, “I CAME A LONG F—ING WAY !” alongside a shot of herself watching the show.
Nicki Minaj atDaily Front Row’s2018 Fashion Media Awards
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Minaj switched into a short purple wig and slipped on a crystal-and-feather-covered Pamella Roland gown to present Winnie Harlow with the award for Breakthrough Model of the Year on Sept. 6.
Cardi B at Jeremy Scott
Meanwhile, the “I Like It”rapper supported husband Offsetat Jeremy Scott’s show, where the Migos rapper made his NYFW debut on the runway.
Nicki Minaj at Monse
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source: people.com
