Nicki Minaj has fans buzzing with excitement after teasing a collaboration with Rihanna on the upcoming deluxe edition of her album Pink Friday 2. Over a video clip showing Rihanna dancing to Nicki’s track “FTCU” at the recent Fenty x PUMA event, Minaj wrote on Instagram: “The full gag city deluxe ain’t coming out until Queen Rih send her vocals. POW.” This cryptic post has sparked speculation that a long-awaited collaboration between the two superstars is in the works.
Since the release of Pink Friday 2 on December 8, the album has already garnered attention for its bonus tracks, including collaborations with 50 Cent, Monica, and Keyshia Cole. However, Minaj’s latest post hints that even more exciting content is on the way for the deluxe edition, especially a collaboration with Rihanna, which would be their first since their 2010 hit “Fly” from Minaj’s debut album Pink Friday. The two also worked together on “Raining Men” from Rihanna’s Loud LP, released the same year.
Rihanna’s Music Hiatus and Anticipation for the Collaboration
Rihanna has not released a full album since 2016’s ANTI and has kept a relatively low profile in terms of music. However, she has made a few notable appearances, including her single “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack and a collaboration with PARTYNEXTDOOR. The prospect of her joining forces with Nicki Minaj on new music has fans eagerly awaiting the release of the deluxe edition.
Nicki Minaj’s Record-Breaking Success
Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 has already achieved remarkable success. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 228,000 equivalent album units in its first week, marking Nicki’s third No. 1 album — the most of any female rapper. She surpassed Foxy Brown, who had two No. 1 albums in the 1990s with Chyna Doll and The Firm: The Album (a collaboration with Nas, AZ, and Nature).
Additionally, Pink Friday 2 broke a new milestone on the Billboard Hot 100, with 17 songs charting, the most by any female rapper. Notable tracks include “Super Freaky Girl”, which peaked at No. 1 last year, as well as “Red Ruby da Sleeze” (No. 13), “Everybody” featuring Lil Uzi Vert (No. 26), and the Drake-assisted “Needle” (No. 34).
