Nicki Minaj shared that she is postponing the release of her upcoming album Pink Friday 2 to her birthday, Dec. 8.  Pink Friday 2 will mark Minaj’s first studio album since Queen was released in August 2018. As fans waited for Minaj’s new music this year, the artist released several singles in 2023 thus far, including “Barbie World” with Ice Spice and Aqua, featuring on the Barbie movie soundtrack.

The 40-year-old singer and rapper shared the news in a video on Instagram:  “The new album date for this incredible body of work that I am so proud of is on a very special day to me and the Barbz. It will come out on my birthday. I have never in my life been in love with something that I’m working on. So this entire album will be the biggest gift I have ever given humanity thus far.”

Pink Friday 2 was originally scheduled for release Oct. 20 and was previously delayed to Nov. 17. Minaj postponed the album again due to her friend and fellow rapper Lil Wayne releasing an album, Welcome to ColleGrove, with 2 Chainz on Nov. 17.

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