The Pinkprint
"Nicki Minaj’s Personal Evolution Triumph"
"Nicki Minaj’s Personal Evolution Triumph"
Released December 15 2014 via Young Money, Cash Money, and Republic, Nicki Minaj’s The Pinkprint, a 23 track 68 minute hip hop epic, hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 198000 first week units per Billboard. By April 29 2025, it’s Platinum certified by the RIAA with 1.4 billion Spotify streams. A 2024 anniversary edition and Coachella 2025 set keep its fuchsia glow blazing on TikTok.
Dr. Luke, Boi-1da, Detail, and Hit-Boy forge a fuchsia hued trap pop hip hop pulse at Conway and Glenwood studios. “Anaconda” flips “Baby Got Back” with booming bass, “Pills N Potions” glides on moody synths, and “Feeling Myself” thrives on crisp snares. The 68 minute sprawl, with tracks like “Favorite”, slightly dims its shine.
Brett Ratner’s pink black cover sets a fierce, vulnerable fuchsia tone. The Pinkprint weaves pain and power: “All Things Go” confesses “I lost my little cousin,” “Anaconda” owns “Oh my gosh, look at her butt,” and “Win Again” declares “I’m still the queen.” A 2025 TikTok revival calls it Nicki’s soul bared, per MusicRx.
Beyoncé on “Feeling Myself” flexes “I’m so reckless,” Drake on “Only” smirks “I never fucked Nicki,” and Meek Mill deepens “Buy a Heart.” Lil Wayne and Ariana Grande add flair, but Nicki’s fuchsia hued bars command the crown.
“Anaconda” Its booming bass hit No. 2 on the Hot 100, and “Feeling Myself” with Beyoncé’s bold flex draw casual fans, per Billboard.
“All Things Go” Its confessional depth and “Pills N Potions”’ moody synths unveil Nicki’s fuchsia hued heart, fan staples per Spotify in 2025.
“The Crying Game” Its haunting melodies and “Win Again”’s triumphant bars glow with fuchsia intensity, underrated per MusicRx.
“Anaconda (Live)” Its fuchsia charged Coachella 2025 set, viral on TikTok, reignites the anthem, per MusicRx in 2025.
Beam Me Up Scotty (2009), Pink Friday (2010, No. 1 Billboard 200), and Roman Reloaded (2012, No. 1) built Nicki’s pop rap throne with “Super Bass” (No. 3 Hot 100) and “Starships” (No. 5). The Pinkprint honed her fuchsia hued depth, paving Queen (2018, No. 2) and 2025’s reign, per Billboard.
Pitchfork’s 7.5/10 lauded its depth, Rolling Stone’s 3.5/5 noted length in 2014. Platinum by April 29 2025 per RIAA, with 1.4 billion Spotify streams, a 2024 anniversary tour, and Coachella 2025’s “Anaconda” set, it inspires rappers like Megan Thee Stallion, per TikTok.
The Pinkprint earned three 2015 Grammy nominations: Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song (“Anaconda”), and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (“Bang Bang” with Jessie J and Ariana Grande), no wins, per Grammy records as of April 29 2025.
| Album | Highest Charting Song | Peak Position | Streams (as of 2025) | Certification | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Friday (2010) | “Super Bass” | 3 | 1.5B | Platinum | 1.7M+ |
| Roman Reloaded (2012) | “Starships” | 5 | 1.2B | Platinum | 1.4M+ |
| The Pinkprint (2014) | “Anaconda” | 2 | 1.4B | Platinum | 1.7M+ |
| Queen (2018) | “Barbie Dreams” | 18 | 1.1B | Platinum | 1.2M+ |
| Album | Certification | Units (Millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Friday (2010) | Platinum | 1.7 |
| Roman Reloaded (2012) | Platinum | 1.4 |
| The Pinkprint (2014) | Platinum | 1.7 |
| Queen (2018) | Platinum | 1.2 |
Data from Billboard, RIAA, Spotify, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Grammy records, verified as of April 29 2025.