Nicki Minaj’s highly anticipated album, Pink Friday 2, has ignited a whirlwind of speculation, with the rap sensation promptly addressing one of the swirling rumors online.
Just this past Tuesday (August 15), the dedicated fan account @NickiMinajAccess took to Twitter with a revelation: “Nicki Minaj samples Tupac’s ‘Picture Me Rollin” in new untitled track on her upcoming album Pink Friday 2.” However, Minaj wasted no time, quashing the rumor a little more than an hour later with her swift response: “No tf I did not.”
Although the origins of this initial assertion remain uncertain, it’s evident that the individual behind the fan account is an ardent supporter, as they ecstatically celebrated the rapper’s engagement.
Nicki Minaj tantalized her fans by sharing a tantalizing snippet from her upcoming album, a move that propelled the yet-to-be-released Pink Friday 2 to the pinnacle of online discourse.
In a glimpse of R&B brilliance, Nicki unveiled a sleek musical teaser through a duo of captivating videos posted on her Instagram. In one video, she exudes an aura of confidence as she listens to the unreleased track while striking poses for a chic photo shoot. The other video captures the essence of camaraderie as the Pinkprint rapper playfully synchronizes her lip movements with the untitled track in the company of close confidants within the recording studio.
These tantalizing sneak peeks proved to be the catalyst for Pink Friday 2 to dominate the online conversation, ascending to the second-highest trending topic on Twitter on a momentous Monday (August 14).
The grand announcement for Pink Friday 2 was initially heralded by Nicki in June, setting hearts aflutter amongst her fan base. With the long-anticipated sequel to her 2010 debut, she’s poised to reclaim her throne following the success of 2018’s Queen.