In a startling turn today, rapper Nicki Minaj took to X and declared she would no longer release her much-teased 2026 album, hinting she’s quitting music altogether, and pointing her wrath at JAY-Z and Roc Nation.
“Ok I’m not going to put out the album anymore. No more music,” Minaj posted. “Hope you’re happy now [@sc].” She signed off, “Bye, Barbz. Love you for life.”
This cancellation comes just weeks after she pinned a post suggesting the record would arrive March 27, 2026, a date many fans speculated marked the release of her follow-up to Pink Friday 2.
A Twitter Barrage: Blame, Feuds & Fury
Minaj didn’t stop at simply canceling her project. In a cascade of posts, she accused Roc Nation of “begging the QUEEN for a tour & album” and said she told them “NOPE.”
She targeted Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez and JAY-Z, likening the company to “Broke Nation.” She also harshly criticized Perez, alleging conspiracy, civil rights violations and more.
One post read: “OH BROKE NATION how’d you go so fkng broke? … Who in their right fkng mind would sign to you?”
In several tweets, she implied Roc Nation didn’t want her to release music, suggesting that her success threatened their control.
She also continued to spotlight her long-running grievances regarding her stake in TIDAL, the streaming platform JAY-Z co-founded. In past public disputes, she has claimed she is owed between $100 million and $200 million related to her TIDAL equity.
History of Tension & Rivalries
The friction between Minaj and JAY-Z is far from new. Last year, she publicly criticized the decision to book Kendrick Lamar, under Roc Nation’s purview, as headliner of the Super Bowl halftime show, arguing that New Orleans native Lil Wayne was more deserving.
Her critiques have often centered on issues of equity and recognition, especially relating to how artists are compensated or credited behind the scenes.
Of course, this latest escalation emerges amid the high-volume feud between Minaj and Cardi B, in which both artists have traded harsh insults. While that rivalry often dominates headlines, today’s announcement shifts the spotlight firmly back onto Minaj’s own journey.
What It Means & What Comes Next
Minaj’s statement leaves many questions. Does she genuinely intend to retire, or is this a tactical retreat? Will she reverse course under public pressure? And how will Roc Nation or JAY-Z respond in public?
As of now, neither JAY-Z nor Perez have issued statements addressing her allegations.
For fans, the sudden cancellation feels abrupt, especially given how recently the project was teased and celebrated. The pinned “3.27.26” post still sits atop her X page, a lingering hint of a promise unfulfilled.
Whatever unfolds, this moment marks another bold pivot in Minaj’s saga, one that reasserts her readiness to spar with powerful figures and defend what she believes is owed to her.
