Nicki Minaj will release her next studio album on March 27, 2026, the rapper announced Wednesday on X.

The post, her first in a month, contained only the date and a disk emoji. No further details were disclosed.

Minaj’s last album, Pink Friday 2 (2023), debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 228,000 units sold in its opening week; the strongest start for a female rap album this decade.

The announcement drew immediate reaction online, with fans celebrating the news and some speculating about potential competition with Cardi B’s forthcoming release. Analysts say suggestions of rivalry are unconfirmed.

The March 2026 project will mark Minaj’s first full-length release in more than two years.