When Will Nicki Minaj Release a New Album?

Nicki Minaj has kept the Barbz universe on lock awaiting her next new album. One of the most versatile artists of our time, the “Queen of Rap” never disappoints when releasing projects. Her singular lyrics and vocals defy genres. But Nicki hasn’t released a new solo album since 2018’s Queen.  Needless to say, the Barbz are heavily anticipating her 5th studio album. 

What has Nicki been up to?

Nicki has been in mommy mode following the birth of her first child, Papa Bear, in 2020. Her son celebrates his first birthday today. But the rapper hasn’t stayed completely quiet on the music front. In May, she re-released her 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty with 3 brand-new tracks, including YMCMB banger “Seeing Green,” featuring Drake and Lil Wayne.  Beam Me Up Scotty debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, becoming the highest-charting re-released project from a rapper and the highest-debuting female rap mixtape in Billboard 200 history. Keeping the momentum, she then hopped on Skillibeng’s “Crocodile Teeth Remix.” 

What do we know about her next album?

Nicki has continued to drop hints about her forthcoming 5th studio album. During a live session on Instagram, she teased fans with an unreleased song called “Big Barbie.” Together with Future, the song was recorded for Queen, but didn’t make the final cut. Nicki previously hinted at the album in 2019, sharing track “Barbie Going Bad” over Meek Mill’s “Going Bad” instrumental. 

Later that year, Nicki confirmed to Elle that there was indeed a new project on the way, describing it as “fierce, fun and unapologetic. She also shared she’ll be introducing a new alter ego to her collection, by the name of Queen Sleeze. Queen Sleeze is “more calm but way deadlier” than Nicki, according to the rapper herself.

She’s more calm but way deadlier. My husband always says he’s more afraid when I talk quiet then when I yell. Lmao. He said that’s how he knows when I’m dead tf serious. 🤣♥️ https://t.co/a6nVAcmTNf

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) February 8, 2020

So far, the upcoming album has no official title. But Nicki has teased fans with titles like “PF2” on social media, hinting at the possibility of a sequel to her smash 2010 debut album, Pink Friday. Celebrating the anniversary of Pink Friday in 2020, the Queen of Rap shared a video via Twitter:

#NickiMinajHBOMAX #PinkFridayAnniversary #PinkFriday pic.twitter.com/ywEtjhpKJb

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) November 20, 2020

Awaiting the release of the highly anticipated project, fans are picking up every drop of what Nicki is putting down. Whether fighting against vaccination requirements, sharing cute baby pics, or slaying high-fashion looks, one way or another the Queen is staying relevant. Now, only time will tell whether or not her 5th album will rise to the hype.

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