Nicki Minaj Cancels New Album, Tells Jay-Z "Hope You're Happy"
The rapper previously announced that her next album would drop next March.
Summary
- Nicki Minaj announced the cancellation of her upcoming album and blamed Jay-Z in a dramatic public post
- The announcement is fueled by a long-standing feud involving alleged disputes over her equity in the TIDAL streaming service
- Fans are divided, with many believing the decision is a temporary, public power play rather than a final retirement from music
Nicki Minaj has sent shockwaves through the music industry and her massive fanbase by announcing the cancellation of her highly anticipated sixth studio album. The rapper took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to make the surprising declaration, stating, “Ok I’m not going to put out the album anymore. No more music.” She ended the post with a pointed message, tagging JAY-Z’s social media account, “Hope you’re happy now @sc. Bye, Barbz. Love you for life.”
This dramatic move comes just weeks after Minaj had confirmed a March 2026 release date for the follow-up to her chart-topping Pink Friday 2. The unexpected cancellation is the culmination of months of public conflict between Minaj and figures associated with Roc Nation, including its CEO, Desiree Perez. The ongoing tension stems from a number of alleged disputes, including claims by Minaj that she did not receive her proper equity payout from the sale of the TIDAL streaming service.
In a series of fiery posts leading up to the announcement, Minaj accused unspecified industry figures of actively working against her to suppress her success and control her career. She also publicly mocked JAY-Z’s failed bid for a New York casino license. While the rapper insists she is done with music, her devoted fanbase, known as the Barbz, remain unconvinced, interpreting the move as a temporary, but highly dramatic, power play. It remains to be seen how this will play out. Stay tuned for more information.
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 pic.twitter.com/LpVEUVVtbT
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) October 15, 2025
