Nicki Minaj Announces Release Date for ‘Pink Friday 2: Gag City Reloaded’ Deluxe Edition.
Nicki Minaj has thrilled fans by announcing the release date for the deluxe edition of her chart-topping album, Pink Friday 2, now rebranded as Gag City Reloaded. The iconic rapper took to Instagram on Monday (August 26) to share the exciting news, accompanied by a stunning carousel of photos featuring her husband, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty.
The post, which showcased Nicki flaunting her figure in bikinis and cozying up with her man, also teased potential artwork for the upcoming deluxe album. The images revealed that Pink Friday 2: Gag City Reloaded is set to drop on September 13, 2024.
The Young Money superstar captioned the post with a simple yet powerful message: “9.13.24 #GagCityRELOADED THE DELUXE ALBUM [CD emoji].” The announcement has already generated significant buzz among fans, who are eagerly anticipating what Nicki has in store.
While Nicki Minaj has yet to confirm the full tracklist for Gag City Reloaded, she did spark excitement with a bold claim on X (formerly Twitter) about the deluxe edition. Addressing her 28.1 million followers, she wrote: “Well, Barbz- Didn’t really want to have to speak on this but I just can’t stay quiet about it any longer. Last night, I recorded what will probably be your favorite song on the deluxe. It will immediately go into your TOP 5 of the entire PF2 era. OH MY FREAKING GOODNESSWDRFFHJKGV.”
Adding to the anticipation, Nicki hinted at a high-profile collaboration in another post: “WHOA […] THE VERSE I JUST GOT BACK FOR #GagCityRELOADED the DELUXE ALBUM.” Fans are left speculating about which artist might be joining Nicki on this highly-anticipated track.
In the lead-up to the deluxe album’s release, Nicki Minaj has been sharing snippets of unreleased songs on Instagram Live. Among these previews are collaborations with fellow Young Money artist Drake and the late Juice WRLD. While previewing the track with Juice WRLD, Nicki posed a question to her fans: “So, the question is: do you guys think I should put the Juice WRLD song on the deluxe? It would be incredible for me I think to have Juice WRLD on this album.”
Nicki went on to express her hesitancy, explaining that she doesn’t want to exploit the deaths of artists. However, she later hinted that Gag City Reloaded will only feature artists signed to her record label, Heavy On It, potentially excluding the Juice WRLD collaboration.
With Pink Friday 2: Gag City Reloaded set to release on September 13, 2024, fans are eagerly counting down the days. Nicki Minaj has built a legacy of delivering hit after hit, and this deluxe edition promises to be no exception. As the release date approaches, the Barbz are sure to be in a frenzy, anticipating which tracks and collaborations will make the final cut.
Stay tuned as Nicki Minaj prepares to drop what could be one of the most talked-about albums of the year. Whether it’s new collaborations or unreleased gems, Gag City Reloaded is shaping up to be an essential addition to the Pink Friday legacy.
