Nicki Minaj Goes On Twitter Tirade After Mariah Carey's Interview With Barbara Walters

By:OK! Staff

Oct. 4 2012, Published 8:31 a.m. ET

Oh, the catfights! And to think, this season of American Idol hasn't even aired yet!

Here's the latest in the Nicki Minaj/Mariah Carey feud. Mariah opened up to Barbara Walters about the heated auditions.

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As per one site, Barbara told audience members of The View today that Mariah was threatened by Nicki with a gun! Mariah claimed several people overheard Minaj saying, “If I had a gun, I would shoot the b**ch."

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Although Mariah indicated she "doesn't feel comfortable emotionally," the show must go on and for her that means it'll go on with extra security.

Since we've heard from Mariah, Keith Urban and even Ryan Seacrest about the squabbles, Nicki herself spoke up on Twitter! She wrote "The struggle to be a victim is real in these streets. Lmaooooooooooo. The struggle to not have the kid on the show is real in these streets. Lmaooooooooo."

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In yet another message, she ranted, "All I do is compliment u. That's not enuff? Ur a legend, cheer up. U don't have to run down ur resume or feel intimidated. Shady McGrady..."

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Nicki continued, "I guess it hurts 2 have the producers tell u to ur face that nicki is the best judge we've had since simon. Awww, poor u. Keep them lies cmn"