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Nicki Minaj Walks Back Album Cancellation After Blaming JAY‑Z and Roc Nation

A day after saying she would scrap her 2026 album, the rapper told fans in an X Spaces chat she is not retiring.

Overview

  • Minaj told followers on Oct. 15 that she would not release her next album and declared “no more music,” tagging Jay‑Z in the post.
  • Her posts alleged Roc Nation tried to push her into a tour and album and targeted CEO Desiree Perez with misconduct accusations.
  • Within about 24 hours, she used X Spaces to say she remains in control of her career, teased new music, and described the upcoming project as a top‑tier effort.
  • She has repeatedly claimed she is owed roughly $100–200 million from the 2021 sale of TIDAL, a contention Jay‑Z and Roc Nation have not publicly addressed.
  • Coverage also noted a March 2024 Los Angeles ruling ordering her and her husband to pay about $500,000 to a security guard, a case she referenced in recent posts, as many fans voiced skepticism about her retirement claim.