Global rap icon Nicki Minaj has set social media abuzz after confirming that her highly anticipated sixth studio album will be released on March 27, 2026. The rapper, whose real name is Onika Maraj, first dropped hints about the project on September 23, 2025, when she shared a cryptic post across her social media platforms. The message, which read “3.27.26” alongside a CD emoji, immediately sparked excitement among her devoted fan base, the Barbz, who flooded timelines with speculation about what the superstar had in store.
Just days later, Minaj returned with a much bigger update, revealing that the opening track on the album will be titled “The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back.” She further teased her followers by promising to unveil the second track next week, hinting at more surprises that, in her words, “lots and lots of people” would never see coming. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, she wrote: “The first song on the new album is called The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back. I’ll unlock number 2 next week. Surprises for lots & lots of ppl. They have no clue.”
In her usual playful style, the rapper also engaged directly with her fans, saying, “Oh, Barbz, you’re awesome. What are you guys wearing for release week? It’s six months away.” The casual question only fueled anticipation further as her supporters began sharing ideas for celebrating the milestone.
The new project will follow the phenomenal success of her 2023 release Pink Friday 2, which not only debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 but also made Nicki Minaj the first female rapper in U.S. history to achieve three number-one albums. The record was a commercial powerhouse, breaking multiple streaming records including 170 million Spotify streams in its first week — the highest for any female rap album globally — and was supported by a record-setting sold-out world tour.
Her latest announcement marks the beginning of what promises to be a major new era in her career. With the first track already revealed and more expected to roll out in the coming weeks, anticipation for Nicki Minaj’s sixth album is higher than ever, as fans count down to March 2026 for what could become another record-breaking release from one of rap’s biggest stars.