"Pink Friday 2" Reactions: Nicki Minaj Stunned, Slayed, Shocked & Soured On New Album

BYGabriel Bras NevaresPublished on December 08, 20232.5K Views

Nicki Minaj Fragrance "Pink Friday" Launch

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 24: (Exclusive Coverage) Nicki Minaj attends her "Pink Friday" fragrance launch at Macy's Herald Square on September 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images)

The Barbz and more fanbases are debating the disses, the samples, the songs, the features, and every little detail in this lengthy project.

Now that Nicki Minaj's highly anticipated fifth studio album is finally here, the Barbz and music fans at large are spending a lot of time breaking it down. Of course, it's pretty early to really come to a conclusion on what the consensus behind Pink Friday 2 is. We're sure that some beats will grow on us, we will understand bars more with each listen, some features won't be as exciting as when we first heard them, and so on. But on Onika's 41st birthday, on the very first day we got our ears on it, how is it shaping up? Well, according to the fans... good! But it depends on who you ask.

Obviously, a lot of fans of Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, or other femcees probably don't like Pink Friday 2 that much. Apparently Nicki Minaj had plenty of subliminal disses and shots for the female rap game, which is disappointing to see from just a solidarity standpoint. With these conflicts and comparisons in mind, you'll obviously find a lot of hate towards the project online from other female rap fans, which is very understandable. If you've liked the Barb before, you'll probably like this record, but if you prefer other styles, it might not do much for you.

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Furthermore, there's also a lot of convo about the featured guests: Young Money (Lil Wayne & Drake), Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and more. Particularly, there was even some conversation around Drizzy's appearance on here being better than a lot of what made it to For All The Dogs. That's on the track "Needle" if you're curious to check it out. If you want to see more wild reactions to Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj's latest nuke-drop on the industry, check them out below.

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Meanwhile, what did you think of Pink Friday 2 so far, considering that we've only listened to it for a couple of hours? Does it stack up with Nicki's previous work, with that of her contemporaries, or with the high standards she set up for it? However, you may feel, let us know in the comments section down below. Also, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nicki Minaj and Pink Friday 2.

About The Author

Gabriel Bras Nevares

Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.