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Nicki Minaj Says She’s Cancelling Her New Album

October 16, 2025 2:00 pm in by

“Bye, Barbz” – Nicki Says No More Music

Nicki Minaj shocked fans this week by saying she’s cancelling her upcoming sixth album, which was expected to drop in March. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Nicki claimed she’s no longer releasing music, and even called out Jay-Z in the process.

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Feud With Roc Nation Heats Up

According to Nicki, Roc Nation wanted her to do a new album and go on tour, but she turned them down. “They came BEGGING the QUEEN… and I said NOPE,” she wrote, tagging Jay-Z. She added that her fanbase, the Barbz, supported her decision.

Later, she posted again, saying, “Ok, I’m not going to put out the album anymore. No more music. Hope you’re happy now @sc. Bye, Barbz. Love you for life.”

Fans React With Concern

The Barbz were heartbroken. Some begged her to return, while others urged her to take a break from social media and focus on healing.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: (Exclusive Coverage) Nicki Minaj (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Unclear Music Ties

Though Nicki is signed to Republic Records, she’s been in a long-standing feud with Roc Nation. Tensions grew after claims that they tried to silence her online.

Her last album, Pink Friday 2, was a major success, debuting at No. 1 in December 2023.

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