Megan Thee Stallion’s “HISS” marked its second anniversary on Sunday (Jan. 26), prompting renewed discussion around one of hip-hop’s most talked-about rivalries of the past decade.
Released independently on Jan. 26, 2024, via Megan’s Hot Girl Productions, “HISS” was widely interpreted as a pointed response to perceived subliminal shots from multiple peers. One lyric in particular — referencing “Megan’s Law” — drew intense scrutiny from fans, who linked the bar to Nicki Minaj amid lingering tensions surrounding Megan’s 2020 shooting case involving Tory Lanez.
Minaj responded almost immediately following the song’s release, appearing repeatedly on Twitter (now X) Spaces over the next several days. During the live audio sessions, Minaj addressed the track directly, criticizing Megan and making a series of personal remarks that quickly circulated across social media. Clips from those Spaces resurfaced this week in a montage video shared by fan and commentary accounts, drawing thousands of reactions and reigniting debate.
The back-and-forth escalated on Jan. 28, 2024, when Minaj released her response track “Big Foot.” The song, initially dropped as an audio-only release, directly referenced Megan and included allegations related to her personal life and family. While “Big Foot” debuted inside the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, it was met with mixed critical and fan reception, with some listeners criticizing the song’s tone and execution.
Commercially, the two tracks saw sharply different trajectories. “HISS” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Megan Thee Stallion’s first chart-topper as a lead solo artist. The song went on to earn platinum certification and remains one of the most commercially successful female rap releases of the decade. According to fan-circulated streaming figures frequently cited online, “HISS” has surpassed 130 million Spotify streams.
“Big Foot,” while opening with solid streaming numbers, experienced a steeper drop-off. Recent fan statistics place the song’s Spotify total at approximately 17 million streams, a comparison that continues to be referenced in ongoing online discourse.
Although neither artist has released new direct diss records since early 2024, the rivalry remains a frequent topic among fans. On the two-year anniversary of “HISS,” social media timelines filled with memes, chart comparisons, and resurfaced clips from the original exchange, underscoring the lasting cultural impact of the moment.
