Nicki Minaj Announces New Album, and Fans Are Hoping for an Ice Spice Feature
Rapper Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to announce the release date of her next album, shocking fans and leaving them eager for more.
In a tweet posted on June 5, Minaj hinted that her next album will be released on October 20, 2023. This long-awaited project comes five years after her last album, Queen, which features stars, such as Future, Ariana Grande, Lil Wayne, and The Weeknd. Minaj has since been actively engaging with fans on Twitter by liking their reactions.
10/20/23
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) June 5, 2023
The Album 💿🎀
Since her debut album, Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj remains one of the most famous female rappers worldwide, topping charts regularly. Minaj’s longevity reflects her ability to adapt to the rap scene as it grows and evolves. Recently, Minaj took the title of the female rapper with the most monthly listeners on Spotify.
#NickiMinaj is now the female rapper with the most monthly listeners on Spotify currently (51M)! 💪🐐👑🤍@NickiMinaj pic.twitter.com/YUoIR5YIgV
— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) June 7, 2023
While Minaj hasn’t spilled any information regarding the tracklist yet, fans are speculating about who will be featured. A response from Ice Spice has followers wondering if she’ll also appear on the album. Minaj and Ice Spice’s most recent collab, “Princess Diana,” currently sits at about 68 million plays on Spotify.
Many speculate that Ice Spice is also signed to Minaj’s label, Heavy On It. These rumors began after fans noticed that the single “Princess Diana” was credited to the Heavy On It label on Apple Music.
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— Ice Spice ☆ (@icespicee_) June 5, 2023
Minaj’s new album has a lot to live up to. Her first two albums debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, while her next two debuted at No.2. The popularity of Nicki’s recent releases suggests that she won’t be slowing down any time soon.
In the meantime, to hear more of Nicki, check out her most recent feature on Spotify.
