Nicki Minaj Claims She’s ‘Not Going to Put Out the Album Anymore,’ Tells Jay-Z ‘Hope You’re Happy’
Key Takeaways
- Nicki Minaj announced on X that she is canceling the release of her forthcoming album.
- Minaj directly tagged Jay-Z in the announcement, suggesting the decision is related to him or his business interests.
- The cancellation follows Minaj's recent public criticism and derogatory comments aimed at Jay-Z's company, Roc Nation.
- The dispute may be connected to an alleged financial disagreement regarding Minaj's stake in the streaming service Tidal.
- Minaj is also facing separate legal challenges, including lawsuits over alleged assaults.
Nicki Minaj shocked fans by announcing on X early Wednesday that she is scrapping her forthcoming album release, directly addressing Jay-Z in the post. This abrupt decision follows a series of public attacks by Minaj against Jay-Z's company, Roc Nation, which she accused of attempting to sign her unsuccessfully and derisively called "cock nation." The ongoing conflict appears to be fueled, in part, by allegations that Minaj is owed between $100 to $200 million from her stake in Tidal, the streaming service Jay-Z founded. Adding complexity to the situation, Minaj also made an inexplicable link between Roc Nation and the recent death announcement of D'Angelo. Furthermore, Minaj has previously targeted Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, who received a presidential pardon in 2021. Beyond the Roc Nation drama, Minaj is currently involved in separate legal issues, including a lawsuit over an alleged assault in Germany and another suit from a former employee regarding assault and battery claims.
