This archive report was first published on 9 September 2019.
On September 9, 2019, Nicki Minaj sent shockwaves through her 20 million-strong Twitter following with an unexpected announcement: she was retiring from music to focus on her family with husband Kenneth Petty.
However, just a day later, Minaj took back her words, claiming they were made in haste. In a statement, she apologized to her fans, saying,
“I'm still right here. Still madly in love with you guys and you know that. In hindsight, this should've been a Queen Radio discussion and it will be. I promise you guys will be happy. No guests, just us talking about everything. The tweet was abrupt and insensitive, I apologise babe ❤❖?,” Minaj responded to a concerned fan.
Speculation is rife that Minaj's sudden retirement announcement may have been a publicity stunt to generate buzz for upcoming music. Her 'rival' Cardi B had previously faced similar scrutiny after a brief departure from social media, only to return with a high-profile collaboration featuring her husband, Offset.
As the American rap scene continues to heat up, fans are eagerly awaiting Minaj's next move. Will her apology be enough to salvage her reputation, or will this drama mark a turning point in her career?
