Nicki Minaj has clarified her status with Young Money, the label founded by Lil Wayne, amid speculation about her contract. On September 27, she addressed rumors suggesting that her upcoming album would be her last under Young Money, stating, “It’s been ended years ago” and emphasizing that she had fulfilled her contractual obligations long before this announcement.
In a series of tweets, Minaj confirmed that her Pink Friday 2 album was released directly through Republic Records, although she chose to keep Young Money credited on the project. She also highlighted that her classic mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty was similarly released under Republic Records, which is home to major artists like Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.
Minaj is currently on tour with Tyga and BIA and has recently made headlines for her comments regarding Kendrick Lamar being chosen as the Super Bowl LIX halftime show headliner over Lil Wayne. While she expressed admiration for Lamar, she voiced strong feelings that Wayne deserved the opportunity to perform on such a prominent stage.
As she prepares for the release of her new album, Minaj continues to engage with fans and clarify her artistic direction moving forward.