Nicki Minaj has caused a stir in the music world once again, with news that her sixth studio album, Pink Friday 3, will be on its way. It is due sometime in 2025 and will represent the third in her Pink Friday series-to date, it has defined much of her legacy within the rap and pop worlds. Already, Minaj’s fans-her “Barbz“-are abuzz with anticipation as she continues to hint at what’s to come.
Originally, Minaj planned to put out a deluxe edition of her 2023 album Pink Friday 2: Gag City Reloaded, but when she wrote what she describes as “iconic” new songs, the rap icon changed her mind and decided those needed to stand on their own. As Minaj says, “I couldn’t just tack these tracks onto a deluxe version—they’re too special. This album demands its own moment.“
Fans can also expect Pink Friday 3 to be representative of where she is artistically. Minaj promises the album will not only deliver the signature flair her supporters adore but show growth and life experiences in the past few years.
Although the date for Pink Friday 3 has not been announced, Minaj made sure her Barbies knew it would be well worth the time. “Happy holidays and a very blessed 2025,” she told her 28.1 million followers on X, formerly Twitter. The rap artist also teased that until the impatiently awaited release date, there is going to be much more in store for the fans in terms of surprises and new music.
Currently taking over stages in every part of the world, Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour has been extremely successful. Already breaking records for the highest-grossing tour by a female rapper, it has featured supporting acts like Tyga and Skillibeng. More than that, though, she’s gotten crowds buckled up with performances of songs that aren’t even out yet, showing fans what they have to look forward to from Pink Friday 3.
Minaj also hinted that a world tour to match the album will arrive in 2025. After being asked by one fan if a new tour was on the table, she responded, “Of course! You’ll hear about it soon. The world will get ready for the new Pink Friday experience.”
Predictably, the Barbz are over the moon. Across social media platforms, their reactions come pouring in-from celebratory memes to emotive messages of excitement and thankfulness. One fan posted, “Nicki never disappoints. Pink Friday 3 is going to be legendary!” Another tweeted, “Can’t wait for 2025!!!
Minaj has built a brand off deeply resonating with her fans, and the announcement only continued that.
Pink Friday 3 promises to be more than just another album added to Minaj’s discography. The rapper has made it known that she’s committed to making music that is intentional and crafted to a tee. She looks at this project as an opportunity to dive into growth as an artist, all while staying true to the core of what made Pink Friday a cultural phenomenon. “I’m in a different place now,” Minaj said during a recent interview. “This album is about buying celebration into where I’ve been and where I’m going. It was a gift to my fans and to myself.
