Nicki Minaj has taken fans — and seemingly Jay-Z — by surprise with an early-morning post on X announcing she’s pulling her next album from release. In a dramatic message, Minaj wrote, “Not going to put the album out anymore. No more music. Hope you’re happy now,” tagging Jay-Z directly.
This shock move comes despite repeated confirmations that the now-defunct album would drop on March 27, 2026. That release date was reiterated by Minaj herself as recently as this week.
The sudden announcement appears rooted in escalating tensions between Minaj and Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s entertainment company. In a series of caustic posts, the rapper mocked Roc Nation, insinuated that they had tried — and failed — to sign her, and even went as far as referring to the company as “cock nation.”
Minaj also made a bizarre connection between Roc Nation and the recent passing of R&B singer D’Angelo, suggesting the announcement of his death was part of a campaign to deflect from internal controversies — a claim lacking any clear evidence.
The stormy online outburst may tie back to Minaj’s long-standing claims that she is owed a massive sum, between $100 and $200 million, due to her stake in Tidal. The streaming service, founded by Jay-Z, was sold to Square in 2021 for $297 million — a deal that continues to be a source of contention.
Adding fuel to the fire, Minaj once again targeted Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, whose criminal record and subsequent pardon by President Trump have previously made headlines. “Desiree Perez, your time is up,” Minaj declared earlier this month.
Meanwhile, legal troubles loom. A German security guard who sued Minaj for an alleged assault is seeking to force the sale of her California mansion to collect over $500,000 owed. On top of that, she faces a lawsuit from a former employee who accuses her of assault and battery — claims Minaj’s legal team denies.
As the dust settles, one thing is certain: fans anticipating Minaj’s next album may have a long wait ahead — if it ever arrives at all.