Rapper declares “no more music” and fires accusations after announcing album for 2026
Nicki Minaj surprised fans by announcing, in a post on social media, that he will no longer release his next album. In the message, she wrote: “Ok, I’m not releasing the album anymore. No more music. I hope you’re happy now @sc” (profile of Jay-Z).
Ok I’m not going to put out the album anymore. No more music. Hope you’re happy now @sc
Bye, Barbz.
Love you for life pic.twitter.com/LpVEUVVtbT
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) October 15, 2025
The rapper blamed Jay-Z for the cancellation, stating that key people in the industry had acted to prevent her from releasing music. “They don’t want me to release music. My victory makes them feel like they lost,” he wrote in a post that preceded the decision.
To date, there has been no official position from Jay-Z or representatives of Roc Nation about the accusations. On the other hand, the fan community, dubbed Barbzreacted with shock and speculation about whether the decision is final or a temporary strategic move, as the album’s date, March 27, 2026, still remains fixed on her X profile.
Relationship between artists
Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj have collaborated in the past, with participation and interactions within hip-hop, although she has never been a formal hip-hop artist. Roc Nation.
Nicki has a solid position in the music scene, with several successful albums, collaborations with big names in rap and an extremely engaged fan base. On the other hand, Jay-Z remains one of the main names in music and entertainment business, with power of influence behind the scenes. This asymmetrical dynamic — between an artist who questions power and another who historically has control — makes the accusation even more controversial and symbolic.
It remains to be seen if Jay-Z or the executives of Roc Nation will respond publicly. Meanwhile, the sudden announcement of Nicki Minaj opened a dramatic chapter in the contemporary hip-hop narrative and increased scrutiny on how power, finance and art intertwine in the music industry.
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Source: Rollingstone
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