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Nicki Minaj Says She’s Quitting Music, Cancels 2026 Album After New Attacks on JAY-Z and Roc Nation

Minaj links her decision to allegations against Roc Nation over TIDAL equity.

Overview

  • In a series of X posts on Oct. 15, Minaj said she will not release her planned 2026 album and told JAY-Z, “Hope you’re happy now,” before signing off to fans.
  • She claimed Roc Nation executives “came begging” her to do a tour and album, asserting that she declined the overture.
  • Minaj singled out Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez with misconduct accusations, invoking “conspiracy,” “false imprisonment,” and “civil rights violations.”
  • She mocked JAY-Z with AI-generated images and taunted him over the rejection of his Times Square casino bid.
  • Minaj has alleged she was underpaid for a TIDAL stake after its 2021 sale, saying she was offered $1 million and estimating she is owed roughly $100–200 million.