Hollywood, CA — The hip-hop world was rocked this week after rapper Saweetie made a jaw-dropping comment in a late-night interview that fans are calling “the start of World War WAP.” The “My Type” hitmaker didn’t hold back when asked about her current relationship with fellow rap queen Cardi B. Her response? “Let’s just say Offset needs flavor… and she’s a dry fish.”
Yes, you read that right. The seemingly out-of-nowhere diss left the audience gasping, the host stunned, and social media in flames.
Saweetie was appearing on The Vibe Room, a celebrity gossip and music podcast known for unfiltered conversations. When host Tasha Rivers brought up Cardi B, expecting maybe a polite nod or neutral response, Saweetie instead leaned into the mic with a sly smile and said, “Offset’s been fishing in every pond because homegirl’s the Sahara of the sea.”
The internet exploded within minutes. “Dry fish” became the #1 trending term on X (formerly Twitter), and fans were quick to flood timelines with memes, remixes, and reaction videos. Some even started a petition titled “Justice for Dry Fish,” gaining over 50,000 signatures overnight — though no one’s quite sure what the justice part is for.
For those who haven’t been following the saga, here’s the tea. Saweetie previously dated rapper Quavo, who just happens to be Offset’s cousin and fellow Migos member. Their breakup in 2021 was public and messy, involving alleged cheating, icy elevator videos, and cryptic tweets. Since then, rumors swirled about tension between Saweetie and Cardi B, though both artists publicly denied any feud.
Until now.
Saweetie’s recent comment appears to be her first direct shot at Cardi, and fans are wondering what could’ve prompted it. Some speculate it’s related to recent whispers that Offset and Saweetie may have had a secret fling during a “rough patch” in Offset’s marriage. Neither party has confirmed this, but the timing has people raising eyebrows.
Surprisingly, Cardi B has remained silent on the matter — a rare move for the Bronx-born rapper known for her fiery clapbacks. Sources close to Cardi say she’s “focusing on her next album” and “not giving energy to irrelevant fish markets.”
Offset, on the other hand, posted a cryptic IG story just hours after the interview aired. It showed him grilling fish with the caption: “Always gotta season it right.” Was it shade? A metaphor? Or just really weird timing? The internet, of course, thinks it’s all three.
As expected, fanbases are completely divided. The Bardi Gang flooded Saweetie’s comments with fish emojis and aggressive WAP references. Meanwhile, Saweetie’s Icy Gang clapped back with memes of frozen fish and “flavorless flows.”
Even fellow celebs are weighing in. Megan Thee Stallion posted a photo of herself eating sushi with the caption, “Raw & unbothered.” Doja Cat simply tweeted, “Fishy business 🐟💅” — and deleted it 10 minutes later.
Insiders say this might just be the beginning. One anonymous source from Atlantic Records claims Saweetie is working on a surprise diss track titled “Dry Season”, set to drop next Friday. And if Cardi responds musically — as she often does — we could be looking at the next great rap battle of the decade.
For now, fans are refreshing their feeds, waiting for someone — anyone — to say something else. Until then, the hip-hop world remains deep in the ocean of drama, where apparently, even fish can start fires.
