Nicki Minaj knows how to get people talking, and her latest album cover has done just that. As a topless queen of the Nile, the rapper stuns and inspires.
Nicki Minaj just unveiled the album cover for her upcoming release, Queen. It should come as no surprise that the legendary rapper chose to channel Cleopatra, the ultimate Queen of the Nile. While the rapper is known for her wild style and ability to transform herself, perhaps this new look will be one of her most iconic.
As Mashable reported, Minaj is seemingly decked out in beads, sequins, and a gauzy material at her hip. She is also rocking a beaded headdress and in the topless image, she is adorned with bejeweled pasties.
In an Instagram post from the rapper, where she showcased her newest album cover, she tells the world that this is her “greatest work to date. She also gives credit to Mert and Marcus, the legendary photographers who shot the cover.
While fans may have to wait until August 10 for the album release, her second single is set to drop next week, at the same time as preorders begin. While there may be a wait for the music, that doesn’t mean people are ignoring this new album cover. Social media is buzzing over the way Nicki Minaj took being a Queen to a whole new level.
As one fan pointed out, Nicki Minaj is already a legend. Others called the new album cover iconic and even the best cover of the year.
whether u like Nicki Minaj or not u gotta respect the fact that she came in switched up the game and made female rap mainstream. she doesn’t need to prove anything she’s already a legend
— mikey (@hebaddie) June 8, 2018
Sis what have you done to us ... this right here cover of the year 👑👑👑 pic.twitter.com/4Lo8c0uTqo
— JAHTV👇🏿 (@Xjah_) June 7, 2018
Im starting to think some of y’all don’t get it. So tired of the “ it isn’t nicki minaj, it’s not what I expected tweets. Do y’all not want her to grow? Y’all expected her to stay stagnant? She’s 35. She has grown as an artist, she’s evolved. She’s A QUEEN.
— The Savior 🎙 (@TheKxngMasiyah) June 8, 2018
queen of rap
— rom (@oshevies) June 7, 2018
One Twitter user even went so far as to break down the math of Nicki Minaj’s album cover and its upcoming release date.
Really who can blame the Twitterverse for being so enamored with the cover of the Queen album?
Not only does it mean that Minaj is back with more music, but she is once again cementing herself as an iconic rapper in a field that is usually dominated by men.
Nicki Minaj is a queen of rap and this album cover just proves it once and for all.