Following her Pink Friday 2 sales, which interrupted Taylor Swift’s Billboard winning streak, Nicki Minaj hints at a potential collaboration with the pop sensation, expressing her willingness to join forces “in a heartbeat.”
After years of eager anticipation and fan fervor, Nicki Minaj, the queen of Barbz, has subtly teased the possibility of a collaboration with Taylor Swift. During an Instagram Live session, the rapper, who recently criticized Kanye West for blocking the release of “New Body,” showered praise on Swift for her musical achievements.
Nicki Minaj’s Reaction to Collaboration with Taylor Swift
Fans of Swift and Barbz enthusiasts are elated at the prospect of a joint project between the two artists. In her Instagram live session, Nicki Minaj voiced her support, emphatically stating, “SAG QUEEN TAYLOR DESERVES!!!! PERIOD!!!!!”. She lauded the demand for Taylor Swift’s music, attributing it to the production of more vinyl records. Nicki acknowledged the impact of Swift’s periodic breaks and her ability to return with stellar music and a dedicated fanbase. The commendation followed the success of Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2, which set a record for vinyl sales, making it the highest-selling vinyl for any female rap album in history. When asked about a potential collaboration, Minaj responded, “In a heartbeat.”
“We broke the record in vinyl sales for any female rap album in history. That means that retailers had no way of knowing that the vinyl would be in such high demand. Either way, now they do! That’s a marvelous thing! Taylor and her fans have put in the work. Now it’s our turn,” shared the 41-year-old Trinidadian-born rapper.
Nicki Minaj Commends Swifties
Expressing admiration for Taylor Swift’s dedicated fan base, known as Swifties, the Super Bass rapper remarked, “She takes months and years off, then comes back with great music and fans who’ll never leave her!”
Fan Reactions
Fans of both artists flooded the comment section with expressions of excitement. Comments included “Queen supporting another Queen,” “Taylor Swift’s music strategy, also known as the vinyl circle of life—take breaks, drop hits, repeat!” and “Nicki Minaj is giving Taylor Swift a standing ovation for her musical hiatus strategy! I guess the vinyl industry is going to be booming thanks to Taylor’s loyal fans.”
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