Nicki MinajandAriana Grandeare laughing off rumors of any drama.
This week, Minaj, 35, announced she waspushing back herQueenalbum release one weekto Aug. 17 — the same day that Grande is dropping her own album,Sweetener.The news caused some to speculate if the longtime friends and frequent collaborators might be feuding, but both were quick to shut it down.
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When Grande, 25, added, “me n nicki laughed at dat,” Minaj replied, “I love this woman. Can’t wait for the fans to benefit from all the hard work on both ends. We love your passion. You guys will be VERY happy. Trust. That’s all I’ll say.”
Grande also tweeted, “happySweetenerandQueenandBloommonth” — additionally calling out collaboratorTroye Sivan‘s upcoming album,Bloom, due out Aug. 31.
According toBillboard,Minaj’s album was first set to be released on June 10, before being pushed to August 10. Both Grande and Minaj are signed to the same label, Republic Records.
Last month, Minaj and Grandeappeared togetherin the music video for their new single “Bed.” They have previously collaborated on “Get on Your Knees,” “The Light Is Coming,” “Bang Bang,” and “Side to Side.”
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Grande has been teasing her album for months, revealing the tracklist during the lead-up. One of the songs onSweetener? “Pete Davidson,” an homage toher fiancé,Saturday Night LivestarPete Davidson.
Grande recentlydefended her decisionto include him in the album. “He’s my fiancé,” she replied to a fan on Twitter. “this is my album. i’m an honest & emotional artist & human being and if my openness in my work isn’t for u, that’s ok i won’t be offended.”
Minaj, meanwhile, recently revealed thatPrincess Dianaserved as aninspiration forQueen, writing on Twitter alongside a video of the late royal talking about her strength, “God bless this woman’s legacy.”
source: people.com
