Nicki Minaj confirms new album dropping March 2026, teases fresh era for fans

Nicki Minaj has officially announced a release date for her sixth studio album: It’s slated to drop in March 2026. Whilst she hasn’t revealed the back‑story, features, or full title yet, fans are speculating that this could be the long‑anticipated third chapter of her ‘Pink Friday’ series—’Pink Friday 3’.

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— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 24, 2025

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This new album represents a different direction than what she did with ‘Pink Friday 2’. Rather than putting out a deluxe version of that project, she confirmed that she wanted a completely fresh album.

She’s promised “new songs”—including previously teased tracks like ‘Mamita’ and a song she refers to as the “anxiety” song—will still factor into whatever comes next.

Her last full album, ‘Pink Friday 2’, was loaded with twenty-two tracks and big collaborations (Drake, Lil Wayne, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Skillibeng, etc), plus deluxe edition songs like ‘Beep Beep’ (featuring 50 Cent) and ‘Love Me Enough’ (with Monica and Keyshia Cole). The project also came with a massive world tour—79 shows, which grossed over $108.8 million.

Well let me clarify…you’ll be notified of a tour in 2025. With the album.
Not that the tour will start in 2025. https://t.co/4lEFjuvIMQ

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) November 22, 2024

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Nicki ended her most recent tour with a major show in Elmont, New York, featuring guests such as Sexyy Red and 50 Cent. Around that time, she also dismissed rumours of taking a long break, telling fans she “ain’t going no mthfkn where.”

Overall, this announcement marks the start of what looks to be an exciting, new era for Nicki Minaj—fans will be watching very closely for pre‑release singles, collaborations, and whether this truly is ‘PF3’.