Hip-hop just witnessed a queen conquer yet another realm, as Nicki Minaj notched a name for herself in history once more by being the first female rapper to amass a whopping one billion streams in 2024. No stranger to trailblazing triumphs, Minaj’s relentless vivacity has once again sent shockwaves through the industry — proving her mettle in the fiercely competitive rap game.
Official word rolled out on Wednesday, February 28, igniting buzz across social platforms. The headline-grabbing proclamation was heralded by none other than the always-on-the-dot Juice Pop Twitter handle.
Nicki Minaj has now surpassed 1 BILLION streams on Spotify across all credits in 2024. pic.twitter.com/akaJBIBw3v
— Juice Pop (@TheJuicePop) February 28, 2024
Nicki’s latest chart-topper, which snatched the #1 spot on the Billboard charts upon its December 2023 release, made her the undisputed contender with a hat-trick of number-one albums to date, a feat unrivaled among female rap artists.
Her powerhouse album, ‘Pink Friday 2,’ is an arsenal flaunting collaborations with the likes of J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Drake, and Future, and is home to audience favorites such as “FTCU,” “Everybody,” and the fiercely-catchy “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.”
In a dazzling twist of fate, January saw Minaj juggling chart dominance while engaged in a lyrical tug-of-war with Megan Thee Stallion, adding fuel to the feud with her knock-out track “Big Foot,” countering Megan’s “HISS.”
Adding sizzle to her fiery start in 2024, The Pink Friday 2 world tour has fans clambering for tickets, breaking records, and gearing up for an explosive first show in Oakland, California, come March.
Nicki’s relentless drive and her penchant for shattering ceilings are reasons enough to pay attention. From crafting hits that become our earworms to orchestrating a showdown worthy of hip-hop folklore, she keeps the world guessing what’s next.
With a kinetic career that’s blossomed under the limelight, Minaj has mastered the art of remaining at the forefront, redefining the charts, and now, streaming history. For all the barbs and music aficionados, it’s crystal clear — the reign of Nicki Minaj isn’t fading; it’s evolving.
