Nicki Minaj just set the rap world on fire. After keeping fans waiting during her latest hiatus, the Queen of Rap finally revealed when her highly anticipated sixth studio album will arrive.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Nicki dropped the announcement with just a date and an emoji, writing:

“3.27.26 ”

That one post was all it took to send social media into a frenzy. Barbz across the globe immediately flooded timelines, trending Nicki’s name and speculating on what the project will sound like. Many fans believe the rapper has been quietly working on her most personal and polished work yet, while others are already debating which rap heavyweights she might collaborate with this time around.

Nicki’s last album, Pink Friday 2, dropped in 2023 and solidified her as one of the most dominant forces in hip hop. With her sixth studio effort officially on the calendar, the countdown has begun.