Nicki Minaj says her upcoming album is filled with hits, simply weeks after she almost 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 challenge’s progress, revealing she’s already 16 tracks deep and nonetheless including extra.

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

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

“Tbh, it’s almost like finally seeing what I’ve been depriving you guys of. I must admit that & it’s not the best feeling,” she mentioned. “But here we are. Here we now are. Being given another chance. I don’t take it for granted. I’m just happy I faced myself — & faced the music. To improve.”

This renewed power comes after a turbulent few weeks.

In April, Minaj surprised 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 more 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 strain.

Before the drama, Minaj had already scrapped a deluxe version of her 2023 album Pink Friday 2, opting as a substitute to start out contemporary. She mentioned the brand new materials was “too iconic” to be added as bonus tracks.

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

The album earned platinum certification in March 2024 and included the chart-topping single “Super Freaky Girl,” which turned her first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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

“I decided to start listing my ‘faves’ so far. I kid you not, I’m now on the 14th track & still haven’t played all my songs,” she mentioned of the albums stacked a lineup of hit songs.

With almost 5 months of studio time left, she seems extra decided than ever to ship her followers a terrific album.

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