Nicki Minaj just kicked off a bold new chapter, introducing herself as “Billionaire Barbie” while teasing major projects and a new album slated for March.
In a string of now-deleted tweets, the rap icon announced plans to “revolutionize the industry yet again,” confirming that her next album will drop on March 27, 2026. She paired the reveal with an image of horror legend Chucky, fueling excitement for what’s to come.
“I could put out an album tomorrow and still revolutionize the industry yet again on 3.27.26,” she wrote. “And then turn around and still release another blockbuster 4th quarter of 26.”
Nicki also hinted at several other ventures in the works, including three audiobooks and three documentaries. Among all her posts, only one has remained up — the one introducing her new persona. “Hi, I’m Billionaire Barbie,” she declared.
The Queen rapper also took to X to address the issue of creative theft, responding to a Hollywood Reporter interview where director Bradley Banton said his film More Life drew inspiration from one of her lives.
“I’m so happy for this man,” she wrote. “One day, maybe I’ll stop just inspiring others & I’ll have my own platform to inspire from. Queen Radio visual edition & my documentary were too much light. If I told you how many ideas were stolen from me you’d cry. But hey. It’s ok, I guess?”
In a follow-up, she called out industry “gatekeepers” for stifling creativity.
“Industries are going bankrupt because they play gatekeeper with gates that were never theirs to keep,” she said. “In order for the natural flow of evolution in any industry or civilization to reach its goal & beyond, the GOD appointed superstars & game changers & leaders must take their GOD appointed seats. They must be allowed to breathe.”
