Nicki Minaj Debuts 'Pink Friday 2' Song at VMAs

As well as a run of other classics.

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Nicki Minaj showed out as last night’s VMAs emcee, coming equipped with her notoriously contagious energy, alluring outfits, as well as a new song.  After Minaj took the stage last night to deliver the live debut of “Last Time I Saw You”, she surprised the audience with an unreleased track from her highly anticipated forthcoming album, Pink Friday 2.

The rapper gave an ethereal performance of “Last Time I Saw You”, donning a textured black gown which she elegantly removed throughout the song. Minaj then readies to switch up the vibe. “MTV, it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t give you a Pink Friday 2 exclusive,” she tells the already insanely hyped audience. “Bad b*tches I keep ‘em by the two / It’s a big distance between me and you / I ain’t nothin’ like you, you, you or you,” she opens, before diving into a flawless Pink Friday-esque flow. Watch the video of Minaj’s full performance above.

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The rapper had a big night, also taking home the award for best hip-hop for “Super Freaky Girl” – marking her fifth win in the category. Minaj’s prior winning hits include “Super Bass” (2011), “Anaconda” (2015), “Chun-Li” (2018) and “Do We Have a Problem” (2022). Minaj also returned to the stage towards the close of the night to make an appearance in the VMAs 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop performance alongside LL Cool J, Lil Wayne, Grandmaster Flash and Doug E. Fresh. ​​

Pink Friday 2 hits streaming on November 17. Stay tuned for more updates on the album as they surface.

For more VMAs-related news – catch up on last night’s full list of winners.

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Elaina Lauren Bernstein is a New York-based writer and editor, overseeing Hypebeast's music vertical, Hypetrak. She handles both editorial and social coverage for Hypetrak, and served as the Deputy Editor for Summer 2025's Hypetrak Magazine — the first in 10 years. With a particular affinity for underground hip hop, she has racked up a wide range of interviews and cover stories, spanning A$AP Rocky, Larry June, Shaboozey, Leon Thomas, Rihanna, Brent Faiyaz, Jean Dawson, and Miguel, and has covered major music tentpole events including the Grammys and Coachella. The intersection of fashion and music guides her coverage as well.

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