8 YEARS OF QUEEN 👑🎀 8 years ago today, @NICKIMINAJ released her fourth studio album, Queen. An album that arrived with enormous expectations and instantly became one of the defining rap releases of 2018. Eight years later, its impact is still undeniable. Queen debuted at No.2 on the Billboard 200 with 185,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 78,000 pure album sales. It became Nicki’s fourth consecutive Top 2 album, extending her incredible run of chart success. 👑 The album gave us countless iconic moments — from “Chun-Li” and “Barbie Dreams” to “Ganja Burn,” “Majesty,” “Hard White,” “Good Form,” “Bed” and “Fefe.” And, of course, “Chun-Li” became one of the most recognizable tracks of the era, while its visual aesthetic, iconic looks and unforgettable hook made the song one of the defining symbols of the Queen era. 🎀 But Queen was bigger than numbers. It was another demonstration that Nicki could dominate an entire era on her own terms. The album brought together collaborations with Eminem, Ariana Grande, Lil Wayne, The Weeknd, Future, Swae Lee, Foxy Brown and more, while showcasing the versatility that made Nicki one of the most influential artists in hip-hop history. And the records didn’t stop with the album itself. Throughout the Queen era, Nicki continued achieving historic milestones, extending her record as the female rapper with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries and further cementing her historic presence on the charts. From the moment the album was announced to the iconic music videos, performances, interviews and unforgettable looks, the Queen era became a moment in pop culture that Barbz will never forget. 👑 8 years later, Queen still stands as a statement. A statement of dominance. A statement of longevity. A statement of versatility. A statement that the crown was never up for debate. Happy 8th anniversary to Queen. 👑🎀 THE CROWN IS STILL HERS. 💋