Nicki Minaj says her upcoming album is full of hits, simply weeks after she practically pulled the plug on it amid a public feud involving JAY-Z and Roc Nation.

The Queens rapper took to social media to share her pleasure over the mission’s progress, revealing she’s already 16 tracks deep and nonetheless including extra.

“Simply added 2. We’re at 16. WTFFFFFF BARBZ. ITS HIT AFTER HIT. oh wow. Oh WoW!!!!!!!!!! BARBZ U RLLY DONT UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” she wrote.

Minaj additionally mirrored on her artistic course of, admitting she had held again from releasing sure songs.

“Tbh, it’s nearly like lastly seeing what I’ve been depriving you guys of. I need to admit that & it’s not the most effective feeling,” she stated. “However right here we’re. Right here we now are. Being given one other likelihood. I don’t take it without any consideration. I’m simply completely happy I confronted myself — & confronted the music. To enhance.”

This renewed power comes after a turbulent few weeks.

In April, Minaj shocked her followers by abruptly canceling her upcoming album, which had been set for launch on March 27, 2026. In a now-deleted submit, she tagged JAY-Z and accused Roc Nation of sabotaging her profession, declaring “No extra music.”

The controversy stems from an alleged monetary dispute over TIDAL, the streaming platform as soon as owned by JAY-Z. Minaj claims she is owed between $100 million and $200 million associated to the corporate’s sale. She additionally mocked JAY-Z’s failed bid for a New York on line casino license, escalating the stress.

Earlier than the drama, Minaj had already scrapped a deluxe version of her 2023 album Pink Friday 2, opting as an alternative to begin recent. She stated the brand new materials was “too iconic” to be added as bonus tracks.

Pink Friday 2 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, shifting over 228,000 items in its first week. It featured collaborations with heavyweights reminiscent of Drake, J. Cole, Lil Wayne, and Future.

The album earned platinum certification in March 2024 and included the chart-topping single “Tremendous Freaky Lady,” which grew to become her first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Scorching 100.

The album additionally made historical past as the primary solo feminine rap album to win Album of the Yr on the BET Hip Hop Awards. Her Pink Friday 2 World Tour grew to become the highest-grossing tour by a feminine rapper and the fourth-highest in Hip-Hop historical past.

“I made a decision to begin itemizing my ‘faves’ to this point. I child you not, I’m now on the 14th observe & nonetheless haven’t performed all my songs,” she stated of the albums stacked a lineup of hit songs.

With practically 5 months of studio time left, she seems extra decided than ever to ship her followers an excellent album.

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