THE QUEEN RETURNS: NICKI MINAJ DROPS HER LONG AWAITED PINK FRIDAY 2
Are you ready, Barbz? The queen of rap is back to reclaim her throne. Nicki Minaj's highly anticipated fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2, has finally arrived and it's everything we could have hoped for and more. Jam-packed with smash hits and solid records featuring some of the hottest artists in the game like Drake, Skillibeng, and J.Cole, this album proves once again why Nicki reigns supreme. Whether you're looking for a sultry slow jam like "Last Time I Saw You" or hard-hitting hip hop anthems like "Barbie Dangerous," Nicki catered to fans of all kinds. And have you heard "Everybody" with Lil Uzi Vert yet? The viral TikTok hit already has over 8 million streams and counting.
Nicki has been on a whirlwind press tour in anticipation of the album release, sitting down with personalities like Joe Budden and Funny Marco for in-depth interviews. She even made a surprise appearance on Kai Cenat's Twitch stream, gaining over 355k live viewers including Kai's own mom and sister who got to meet their idol in person. But you know with the Queen - a little drama is always part of the fun. Recently, Nicki took to Instagram Live to address her issues with culture critic Elliott Wilson, her decision not to clear a verse for Kanye's upcoming album, and Billboard's threat to disqualify 100k album sales from her Barbz contest. The Queen does what she wants!
Nicki Minaj Brings the Heat With Pink Friday 2
Nicki Minaj is back and better than ever with her fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2! The Hip Hop queen has been on a press run like no other, sitting down with the biggest names in media and even pulling up on Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s channel, gaining over 355k viewers - including Kai’s own mom and sister, who are Barbz themselves! Pink Friday 2 is packed with smash hits that showcase Nicki’s signature sound and style. From sultry slow jams like “Last Time I Saw You” to hard-hitting tracks like “Barbie Dangerous,” there’s something for every kind of Barb. The viral TikTok hit “Everybody” featuring Lil Uzi Vert already has over 8 million streams and counting. With features from heavyweights like Drake, Skillibeng and J.Cole, Nicki proves once again why she reigns supreme in the rap game.
Never one to shy away from drama, Nicki took to IG Live to address her issues with culture critic Elliott Wilson, Billboard, and Kanye West. Nicki says Billboard is threatening to disqualify 100k of her first-week sales for Pink Friday 2 because she ran a contest offering fans a chance to win prizes for buying multiple copies. Nicki also revealed she won’t be clearing her verse for Kanye’s song “New Body.” The Queen does what she wants! Pink Friday 2 is a triumphant return for the inimitable Nicki Minaj. She gave us hits, she gave us drama, and she reminded us why she’ll always be rap royalty. All hail the Queen! Her reign continues.
Viral Hit "Everybody" Takes Over TikTok
Nicki Minaj’s single “Everybody” is taking TikTok by storm! The catchy tune featuring Lil Uzi Vert has already inspired thousands of viral dance challenges and lip-sync videos.
The Perfect TikTok Song
From the bouncy beat to the repetitive hook, “Everybody” was destined to blow up on TikTok. The song’ samples Junior Senior's 2002's song "Move Your Feet" and includes an upbeat melody and lyrics like “Everybody, move your feet and feel united." Fans of all ages have been posting clips of themselves grooving along to the track.
Inspiring Creativity
TikTokers have gotten super creative with “Everybody.” Some have come up with intricate partner dances and transitions. Others have put their own spin on the lyrics, incorporating popular new dances like "hip rocking" and “blicking.” The most popular videos have racked up millions of likes and views.
.
Solidifying Nicki’s Status
The runaway success of “Everybody” on TikTok proves that Nicki Minaj remains an unstoppable force. Over a decade into her career, she continues to put out hits that resonate with each new generation of fans. TikTok has launched the careers of up-and-coming artists, but Nicki reigns supreme as the platform’s queen.
Long live the Queen! Nicki’s still got it. “Everybody” is the perfect reminder that no one can compete with the reigning monarch of rap.
Nicki Addresses Drama With Kanye, Billboard, and More
Nicki is back and better than ever, Barbz! Our queen has finally dropped her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2, and it’s everything we could have hoped for. Jam-packed with bangers, bops, and bars, Nicki proves once again why she reigns supreme.
Nicki took to Instagram live to chat with her adoring fans about the album, her inspirations, and of course, the drama. Nicki revealed that Kanye West asked her to clear her verse on his song “New Body” so he could include it on his upcoming album. However, our queen stood her ground and refused to authorize it. Billboard also tried to come for the Queen, threatening to disqualify 100,000 album sales from her contest encouraging fans to buy multiple copies. Nicki clapped back, pointing out the double standard. “You can give out millions in cashapp money tho. Lol. So barbz, me asking you to show PROOF of something that was already DELIVERED OR PURCHASED IS AGAINST THE RULES.” Preach! The music industry may try to hold our queen down, but the Barbz have her back.
Through it all, Nicki remains unbothered. She gave us an album full of bops, collabed with today’s hottest artists like Lil Uzi Vert and Skillibeng, and continues to push the boundaries of hip hop. The queen is back on her throne where she belongs. All hail the queen of rap, Ms. Nicki Minaj! The Pink Era is in full effect, and we are here for it.
After a six year hiatus, the Queen of Rap is back and better than ever. Her fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2, showcases Nicki at her finest - spitting hot fire while switching seamlessly between alter egos like Barbie, Nicki Lewinsky and Chun-Li. The album has smash hits for days that will have you singing and rapping along after just one listen. From the sultry "Last Time I Saw You" to the hard-hitting "Barbie Dangerous," Nicki proves she can do it all.
Despite Billboard's threats to disqualify sales from Nicki's contest requiring fans to buy multiple copies, the Barbz rallied behind their Queen. Many fans posted receipts of their purchases on social media to show their support. While Billboard's actions seemed shady, the Barbz enthusiasm proves that real fans don't care about the politics - they just want to support their fave!
Pink Friday 2 is a triumphant return for the Queen of Rap. Filled with bops, bangers and ballads, this versatile album has something for Barbz and casual listeners alike. The reign of Nicki Minaj continues with this instant classic! All hail the Queen!
Comments