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Nicki Minaj Pens Heartfelt Message To The Barbz Ahead Of “Gag City Reloaded” Tour

September 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj has poured a lot into her musical journey. She’s racked up tons of accolades, top-charting singles and projects, as well as having several massive tours under her belt. Speaking of the latter, the Trinidadian rapper and singer is getting ready to tour across the United States once again tonight. It will be the second installment of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, which quite insane given the fact that she did two legs of the former. This is the Gag City Reloaded trek, and it will accompany the forthcoming deluxe of the same name that’s coming September 13.

It will run through October 11 and will end in Queens, New York. With so much support shown from her fans, Nicki wanted to show them appreciation with one of her trademark messages. “Dear Barbz,” she begins. “Today is the day. The final installment of the #PinkFriday2 era begins today. Thank you for your continued love & support… for wishing my team & me, well. Thank you for being the best humans on earth.” She continues, “This is my first time doing 2 headline tours in one calendar year- (as #PapaBear’s mama @ that)… So I’d be lying if I said it’s been “easy”. I just keep reminding myself that one thing I learned & promised myself I’d never ever forget the last time I saw you, is that no matter how I feel when I walk ON stage, I feel a million times better when I walk off.

Nicki Minaj Announces The “Final Installment Of The Pink Friday 2 Era”

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“Physically tired of course, but in high spirits. Idk what it is really, but you guys have a way of putting things back into perspective for me w/o knowing or trying to.” Nicki then concludes with, “The unexpected rush of all these incredible, adorable, precious, magical, majestic, fun, funny, uplifting, emotional, uniquely layered, carefully crafted, multi faceted, powerful, vulnerable, vivid, bright, crystal clear, stunning, reassuring, fleeting memories all start flooding back & I think to myself… maybe it was all worth it Love you, -Harajuku Barbie”.

What are your thoughts on Nicki Minaj’s message to The Barbz ahead of the beginning of the Gag City Reloaded tour? How will you view the Pink Friday 2 era? Are you still excited for the upcoming deluxe that’s dropping next Friday? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Nicki Minaj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Nicki Minaj Announced ‘Gag City Reloaded,’ The ‘Pink Friday 2’ Deluxe Album

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Nicki Minaj’s supposed legal battle with a disgruntled Barb superfan, hasn’t slowed down her music plans. In December 2023, the “Fallin 4 U” rapper dropped her chart-topping and streaming record holding album, Pink Friday 2.

Before the body of work can celebrate its one-year anniversary, Nicki Minaj will have yet another project to add to her discography. Today (August 26), Nicki Minaj announced Gag City Reloaded, the Pink Friday 2 deluxe album. The forthcoming release is slated to drop on September 13.

At this time the official tracklist has not yet been shared. However, in a poll posted to Nicki’s Instagram stories she hinted that outside of previously teased tracks, supporters should expect a host of new records.

On X (formerly Twitter), Nicki Minaj expressed her excited about what’s to come. “Well, Barbz,” she wrote. “Didn’t really want to have to speak on this, but I just can’t stay quiet about it any longer. Last night, I recorded what will probably be your favorite song on the deluxe. It will immediately go into your TOP 5 of the entire PF2 era. OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS.”

In the meantime, Nicki Minaj is preparing for the second North American leg of her Pink Friday 2 Tour with special guests Tyga, Skillibeng, and BIA set to launch on September 4.

Nicki Minaj Reveals She’s Recorded A Future Fan-Favorite For “Pink Friday 2” Deluxe

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj says she’s recorded a song that will be a fan-favorite off of the upcoming deluxe version of Pink Friday 2. She took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news on Monday afternoon. “Well, Barbz- Didn’t really want to have to speak on this but I just can’t stay quiet about it any longer,” she wrote. “Last night, I recorded what will probably be your favorite song on the deluxe. It will immediately go into your TOP 5 of the entire PF2 era. OH MY FREAKING GOODNESSWDRFFHJKGV.”

The post had fans stoked in the replies. “Imagine if u released it the night before tour starts up again, BARBZ CHRISTMAS EVE,” one user wrote, referencing the second leg of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. Another fan added: “I hope this is true. I don’t think red ruby can be topped but we’ll see.”

Nicki Minaj Performs During Dreamville Music Festival

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 7: Nicki Minaj performs during the 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 7, 2024, in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

The post comes after Minaj recently confirmed that the release of the deluxe album is nearing. “#TheAnxietySong will be on my deluxe album,” she captioned a video of her listening to the track “Anxiety,” over the weekend. “Coming real soon. PF2 #GagCityReloaded DELUXE ALBUM [pink bow emoji] we are now 10 DAYS away #GagCityPHILLY [pink bow emoji]. How many songs do you want added to the DELUXE ALBUM?”

Nicki Minaj Provides An Update On New Music

Minaj will be embarking on the second leg of the Pink Friday 2 World Tour in Philadelphia on September 4. In doing so, she’ll be bringing along BIA and Skillibeng as supporting acts. Check out her latest update on the deluxe version of Pink Friday 2 below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nicki Minaj on HotNewHipHop.

Well, Barbz-
Didn’t really want to have to speak on this but I just can’t stay quiet about it any longer. Last night, I recorded what will probably be your favorite song on the deluxe. It will immediately go into your TOP 5 of the entire PF2 era. OH MY FREAKING GOODNESSWDRFFHJKGV

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 26, 2024

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Nicki Minaj Hints At “Pink Friday 2” Deluxe Release Date While Hyping Up A Fan-Favorite From It

August 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Barbz can’t wait for Nicki Minaj’s third (yes, third) deluxe version of Pink Friday 2 ahead of the second leg of her world tour, which will comprise of various U.S. shows. For what it’s worth, you won’t find us complaining about new music from her, especially amid her massively successful tour. However, fans are salivating at the mouth for this Gag City Reloaded edition but might finally have an answer as to when it will come out. Moreover, the Trinidadian MC posted an Instagram update on her page confirming the inclusion of a fan-favorite track she had previewed before on social media, as well as hinting at a possible timeline for this new expanded edition’s release.

“#TheAnxietySong will be on my deluxe album,” Nicki Minaj captioned the video of her vibing out to the track “Anxiety.” “Coming real soon. PF2 #GagCityReloaded DELUXE ALBUM [pink bow emoji] we are now 10 DAYS away #GagCityPHILLY [pink bow emoji]. How many songs do you want added to the DELUXE ALBUM?” The “ten days” in question refer to the tour’s second leg kicking off in Philadelphia on September 4, with support from BIA and Skillibeng. Tyga will also join in on the fun starting on the Washington DC stop in Madison Square Garden on September 9, per the trek’s website.

Nicki Minaj Issues Potentially Massive Pink Friday 2 Deluxe Update

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Furthermore, Nicki Minaj had also announced that she will perform an updated setlist including Gag City Reloaded cuts with new wardrobe to boot. Still, she also has a lot of other big narratives to deal with, many of which remain quite murky. For example, there’s the 41-year-old’s alleged beef with Ice Spice, one that she seemed to speak on during a recent social media rant. It drew mixed reactions, but there’s nothing concrete enough to really make a final judgement call on.

Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj might also have to fight a former Barb in court after facing a slander awsuit from a fan she allegedly mistreated in various instances. Still, she reportedly has a countersuit ready to go. As such, we’ll see if any of these issues take center stage during this tour leg, or on Pink Friday 2‘s Gag City Reloaded. Be patient, Barbz… It’s almost here!

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A Nicki Minaj Fan Hit The Rapper With A $5 Million Lawsuit For Slander, But She Reportedly Has Her Countersuit Ready

August 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj has a long list of rap foes. Unfortunately, there’s also a growing collective of Barbz that have taken issue with the “FTCU” rapper. One fan has supposedly taken their issue to the court’s door step.

According to TMZ, Nicki Minaj has been sued by fan, Tameer Peak, for slander. But Nicki Minaj countered with a statement, accusing the man of being a “stalker,” who reportedly attempted to impersonate members of her team.

Peak claimed that Nicki Minaj used her social media accounts and Stationhead broadcast channel to ridicule him, which turned fellow fans against him. Peak also alleged that Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, battered him, during a 2020 Super Bowl weekend event.

In the filing submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court, Peak listed Nicki Minaj’s alleged past remarks; “It’s clear they’re not necessarily, you know, a full basket umm at the picnic,” “one sandwich short of a picnic,” and Peak “receiving a check from the government” as supporting evidence.

Tameer Peak has asked for damages (reputational harm, emotional distress and financial loss) in the amount of $5 million.

In a statement provided to the outlet, Nicki Minaj’s attorney, Judd Burstein, shut down Peak’s allegations. “Mr. Peak has been harassing Nicki on social media for years on end to no avail,” he wrote. “He has now graduated to seeking to shake her down financially with manifestly false allegations and legally frivolous claims. He will regret having gone down this disreputable road when he is forced to pay her legal fees as required by California law.”

Nicki Minaj Hints At Another Alternate Version Of “Pink Friday 2”

August 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

There is no doubt that Nicki Minaj is giving fans what they want as of late. The Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter has been doing so ever since the release of Pink Friday 2. However, we can trace that trend back to the original in 2009. The New York-based superstar put out several versions of her debut LP including a deluxe, complete edition, “… Roman Reloaded”, “… Roman Reloaded (Deluxe)”, “Roman Reloaded The Re-Up”, and finally a “… Roman Reloaded (Deluxe Edition)”. Fast forward to 2023-2024 and Nicki Minaj is doing the same thing. We currently have a “(Gag City Deluxe)” as well as a “(Gag City PLUTO Edition)”.

Well, it appears Nicki is gearing up for number alternate version number three according to a recent tweet. “PF2 #GagCityReloaded – the album”, she sent out to her followers on X. This is something that was indirectly hinted in her recent announcement of another leg of Pink Friday 2 World Tour. “#GagCityReloaded will be a beautiful, magical dream come true. Better than the 1st half & that wasn’t easy to do. New looks, set list changes, other secrets, ummmm new music? Lemme think about it”, she said.

Nicki Minaj Already Announced A Gag City Reloaded Tour

PF2 #GagCityReloaded – the album

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 20, 2024

She did so a few days ago on Instagram that the third run of this top-selling trek across the globe would be starting on September 4 and running through October 11. Special guest performers will include Tyga, Skillibeng, and BIA. With those dates in mind, there’s a good chance that Nicki releases it this Friday or next, but nothing is known as of now. Even though this all very fresh, fans are already going bonkers online. “NICKI DONT PLAY W ME FHDHHDDBHD”, one user replies. “EXSQUEEEZE MEEEEE?!??”, another adds. You better believe that the Barbz are ready to feast, and Nicki’s got them wrapped around her finger.

What are your thoughts on Nicki Minaj teasing the release of a Gag City Reloaded version of Pink Friday 2? When do you think she is going to drop it? Are you planning on going to a tour stop when it starts? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Nicki Minaj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Nicki Minaj Prepares To Embark On “Gag City Reloaded” Tour

August 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s already been a busy year for Nicki Minaj, and fortunately for the Barbz, it doesn’t look like she plans on slowing down anytime soon. Earlier this week, she shared a photo of some dates for yet another leg of her tour in support of Pink Friday 2, which she’s called “Gag City Reloaded.” She’s scheduled to kick things off with a performance in Philadelphia at the beginning of September. Nicki will hit cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, NYC, Miami, and more before wrapping it up in October.

The first leg was a major success, so fans certainly can’t blame her for adding another. Nicki became the first rapper to sell out each and every arena on her tour. She also invited several special guests to join her onstage, including Drake, 2 Chainz, 50 Cent, and more.

Nicki Minaj Fans Can’t Wait For Second Leg Of Tour

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With that being said, the second leg of the tour is sure to be just as memorable, due in part to Nicki’s fiercely loyal fanbase. The Barbz never fail to come out to support the “FTCU” performer at her shows, or to come to her defense amid criticism. Earlier this month, for example, one of her rumored opps Latto felt their wrath over a seemingly shady interview remark.

During a chat with Complex, the “Big Mama” artist was asked who the GOAT female rapper is. She said Lil’ Kim, giving the hitmaker her flowers for her contributions to hip hop. Some fans felt slighted by her answer, however, and thought she shouldn’t given credit where it was due by naming Nicki instead. What do you think of Nicki Minaj preparing for “Gag City Reloaded”? Are you looking forward to it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nicki Minaj Announces Second Leg of Record-Breaking Pink Friday 2 World Tour

May 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Due to phenomenal fan demand, Nicki Minaj has announced the second leg of her record-breaking Pink Friday 2 World Tour, adding 22 additional North American shows. New performances are scheduled in Los Angeles, Miami, and St. Louis, along with returns to Dallas, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., and more. The tour will conclude with a final show in Minaj’s hometown of Queens, New York, after over 80 global performances.

The Pink Friday 2 World Tour has set records as the highest-grossing rap tour by a woman and ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing rap tours by any rapper. Transforming the UK and Europe into “Gag City,” a world created by Minaj’s dedicated fanbase “The Barbz,” the tour features vibrant stage productions and performances of hits from her critically acclaimed album Pink Friday 2. The setlist includes trailblazing pop culture favorites like “FTCU,” “Everybody,” and the platinum-certified lead single “Super Freaky Girl,” which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Fan-favorite classics such as “Anaconda,” “Super Bass,” “Starships,” and “Chun-Li” also feature, leaving audiences in awe of Minaj’s talent and energy.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale on Wednesday, May 29, followed by additional presales throughout the week. The general onsale starts on Friday, May 31, at 9 a.m. local time at NickiMinajOfficial.com. VIP packages, offering premium tickets and access to exclusive experiences, are also available.

Minaj’s latest album, Pink Friday 2, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, marking the most #1 albums for a female rapper and her seventh Top 10 album, further cementing her dominance in the music industry.

You can see the new dates below.

PINK FRIDAY 2 WORLD TOUR DATES:

Tue May 28 – London, UK – The O2

Wed May 29 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro

Thu May 30 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live

Sat Jun 01 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Sun Jun 02 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Mon Jun 03 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live

Wed Jun 05 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

Fri Jun 07 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes Benz Arena

Sat Jun 08 – Warsaw, Poland – Orange Warsaw Festival*^

Sun Jun 09 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Tue Jun 11 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

Wed Jun 12 – Stockholm, Sweden – Tele2 Arena

Thu Jun 27 – Portimao, Portugal – Afronation Portugal*^

Fri Jun 28 – Rabat, Morocco – Mawazine*^

Wed Jul 03 – Milan, Italy – Fiera Milano Live^

Fri Jul 05 – Vienna, Austria – Rolling Loud Europe*

Sat Jul 06 – Dublin, Ireland – Malahide Castle and Gardens

Sun Jul 07 – Bucharest, Romania – SAGA Festival*^

Fri Jul 12 – London, UK – Wireless Festival*

Sat Jul 13 – Frauenfeld, Switzerland – Openair Frauenfeld*

Sun Jul 14 – Liege, Belgium – Les Ardentes*

Wed Sep 4 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center – JUST ADDED

Fri Sep 6 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena – JUST ADDED

Sat Sep 7 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – JUST ADDED

Mon Sep 9 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena – JUST ADDED

Thu Sep 12 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center – JUST ADDED

Fri Sep 13 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse – JUST ADDED

Sun Sep 15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC – JUST ADDED

Tue Sep 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center – JUST ADDED

Wed Sep 18 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center – JUST ADDED

Sat Sep 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena – JUST ADDED

Sun Sep 22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum – JUST ADDED

Mon Sep 23 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center – JUST ADDED

Thu Sep 26 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena – JUST ADDED

Sat Sep 28 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena – JUST ADDED

Tue Oct 1 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center – JUST ADDED

Wed Oct 2 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center – JUST ADDED

Fri Oct 4 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Coliseum – JUST ADDED

Sat Oct 5 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena – JUST ADDED

Sun Oct 6 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center – JUST ADDED

Tue Oct 8 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena – JUST ADDED

Wed Oct 9 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena – JUST ADDED

Fri Oct 11 – Queens, NY – UBS Arena – JUST ADDED

*Festival Performance

^Not A Live Nation Date

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Nicki Minaj Reveals The Dates For The Second North American Leg Of Her “Pink Friday 2” Tour

May 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj first revealed the dates for her new Pink Friday 2 tour late last year. It followed the release of the album of the same name, her first in 5 years dating back to Queen. The tour took off in February and has made near nightly news ever since. Rather than taking a variety of opening acts along with her she opted to bring out multiple high-profile guests at almost every stop on the tour so far. She’s already embarked on the European leg of the tour but fans in North America who didn’t get to see her the first time around will have another chance.

Nicki recently announced that there would be a second North American leg of the Pink Friday 2 tour later this year. While she didn’t reveal much of any info about when and where she would be playing, fans didn’t have to wait long for the official announcement. She unveiled 22 new dates beginning in early September and running into October. The tour is scheduled to hit 21 different spots, with an additional second show in Los Angeles. Pre sale for the newly announced shows begins later today with the full general sale starting on Friday. Check out the full announcement post she shared below.

Nicki Minaj’s Second North American Tour Leg

Earlier this week Nicki made headlines for something other than her tour shows. That came when she was arrested in Amsterdam on alleged drug charges. Videos of her interaction with police flooded the internet quickly and generated backlash for the way she was treated. She was released shortly after and hit with a fine but was forced to cancel the Manchester date of her tour. Thankfully, the show was quickly rescheduled with a new date having already been announced.

What do you think of Nicki Minaj announcing the second North American leg of her Pink Friday 2 tour? Do you plan on attention any of the newly announced shows later this year? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Nicki Minaj Isn’t Done Touring As She Announced A Second North American Leg For Her ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’

May 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj is heading back on the road: This fall, the “FTCU” rapper will embark on a second North American leg of her buzzy Pink Friday 2 Tour.

The new North American leg will take place over the course of five weeks, kicking off in Philadelphia and wrapping in Minaj‘s hometown of Queens, New York.

The official presale for the second leg begins today at 2 p.m. ET, and fans can register and purchase tickets via Ticketmaster.

You can see the new tour dates below.

Nicki Minaj’s second North American leg Pink Friday 2 Tour dates

09/04 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
09/06 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
09/07 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/09 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
09/12 — Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
09/13 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
09/15 — Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena
09/17 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
09/18 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
09/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
09/22 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
09/23 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
09/26 — San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
09/28 — Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
10/01 — Kansas City, MO @ T Mobile Center
10/02 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
10/04 — Jacksonville, FL @ Vystar Memorial Coliseum
10/05 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
10/06 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
10/08 — Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
10/09 — Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
10/11 — Queens, NY @ UBS Arena