Queen
by Nicki Minaj
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1891 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 359 out of 1891
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  1. fendicupcakez
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. Nicki always raises the standard for female rap. Great album, no skips. Have it on repeat since it's been released. Her fast lyricism, bars, metaphors, whew. She really outdid herself with this one. NO SKIPS. LLC is my top fave so far. Kudos Minaj, kudosssss
  2. RafaelFerrari
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    The Nicki is awesome, it's amazing how she does her work, i don't get boring listening this album. I don't have words to describe how i'm happy. I just want see what the other rappers gonna do to stay in the level of Nicki.
  3. IDONTWANT
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    I went into this album expecting to be disappointed but I love it. The album takes all her era's and brings out all the highlights! I can't wait to hear the bonus tracks! However some tracks are too long while others are too short.
  4. amck1
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing!! You know you’re album is good when you have haters that will try anything to make sure it fails. TALENT ALWAYS WINS! Congratulations, Nicki. I am so proud of you.
  5. ricardocalcvu
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    It’s her best album. Full of power, flows and energy. I love so much this woman, besides her personality she always give us real masterpieces! Dopeee ❤️❤️
  6. mmcrisx
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Nicki i really the **** queen of rap. Queen is one of the nest album so far this year. E nada mais importa se não for minha opinião!.
  7. Lurodrigues
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album eveeeer!!!! I'm so proud, Queen is her name, just accepted haters… Expand
  8. ricardofloresd
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    is the best album for a female rapper in so far this year. Good Job Nicki Minaj
  9. Ryanmo
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    this is literally the best album of the year, Queen is a wonderful job of Nicki she is always able to prove her potential, Nicki still dominates the female rap , she is the queen
  10. guimxc
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    She put quality on what she does, always slaying, flows, barz all on point, proving why she's the queen of rap, period.
  11. BryanCruzV
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This album is living up for it’s name!! QUEEN is a masterpiece. Nicki minaj really went off spitting nars. A queen of rap indeed. The tracks Barbie Dreams and Majesty were iconic. Queen nicki did not disappoint her fans!
  12. Kay15
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Nicki has proven to have bars while mixing up her flows and cadences. We waited four years for a true masterpiece. Her growth is evident and there are no songs you'll want to skip. A true piece of art.
  13. AliceBrito
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This album is so epic, i loved it and I hope Nicki continues with a good job
  14. LucasEduardo
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This album is wonderful, I loved it and I hope Nicki continues with a good job
  15. Nikai
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This is one of Nicki best albums to date. She incorporates skill from past albums and combines it with new skills and techniques to create a new sound with each song. She also changes her flow, delivery, and cadences effortlessly to keep the listener tuned in.
  16. MariLovesentert
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This album is very very very good . Minaj really out-did herself , from Track #1 (GANJA BURNS) to track #19 (INSPIRATIONS OUTRO) Nicki slayed . This album deserve the world !
  17. GabrielMsterdan
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    It’s clear to see. Nicki is the Real Queen of Rap. She is the best and that album shows that. A real masterpiece where Nicki shows her power.
  18. thekelvinyan
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. eu tô muito apaixonadooo
    Com certeza é o melhor álbum de rap do ano e ela só veio provar que o trono de rainha do rap é dela e sempre será    … Expand
  19. pedrocardoso241
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    She said that Queen would be a classic album and she's right. Eminem and Foxy Brown is a good example of classics. The flows, the beats, all on fleek. After 10 years she shows that she's still the Queen of Rap. And always will be.
  20. DBLUE
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    So many hits on this album. So proud of Nicki. One of the greatest of all time. PERIOD
  21. Easylikepheezy
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Very different from her other albums/mixtapes. This album will definitely go down as a classic for her.
  22. Emili12321
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    You can't say this isn't an album of the year. Lyrically this album is a perfection for a hip-hop artist who writes her own raps. The flows, the beats, the vocals everything is just too perfect. And im not even Nicki fan but i know when some album is good. Her best album so far. FIRE
  23. SutanAmrull
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Great album, never heard a masterpiece like this before.
    The lyrics, beats, voice; everything is thought out and done so perfectly
  24. regalrosas
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    To be able to top your own albums from the past, over a decade in the game, is a great accomplishment. The Undisputed Queen of Rap's resume is getting bigger and bigger.
  25. Paadan
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This album is fire. Nickiminaj was again proved she's the Queen.it just fire after fire on every track. This album is a masterpiece.
  26. BarbieDreamsiss
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    THIS IS BY FAR HER BEST ALBUM she delivered what she promised she would deliever
  27. SBADZMD
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    In what was a 4 year wait, Nicki delivered, met and exceeded expectations. Bravo Minaj, fitting of the title. You are, indeed a Queen.
  28. mixdropper
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    The Queen is back and this album is a testament. Her best album yet Nicki showcases her talent with experimental sounds ensuring no two tracks sound alike, and best of all it's entirely written to her vision unlike other Female MC's in the game.
  29. huuvan
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This is a iconic album of time. Nicki knows her fan always support her and in 4 years she works so hard so as to release masterpiece named herself. Every song every beat i hear i never skip.
  30. stephenseelal
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    A great body of work. Various flows and intriguing lyrics that keeps you entertained. A classic rap album!
  31. 935614
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum completo, realmente a Nicki se superou.
    O retorno foi melhor do que o esperado, impossível ter uma faixa favorita.    … Expand
  32. joshuajamesnoel
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    As a Nicki fan for over a decade I was more than apprehensive upon the roll out of Queen.
    Any apprehension I had was thrown to the way-side after my first full listen of the album, Nicki exceeded all of my expectations and I'm very thankful to have experienced the release with her through apple music.
  33. johnkamaraa
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Nicki showed why she is the Queen and this album proves that she is untouchable and has earned her spot in history. Additionally she didn't pay reviewers to give her a high rating.
  34. luukhun
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    OMG , you know this is the best album of the year. It's really awesome. She is queen of rap
  35. Halfback
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This isn’t a traditional album, it’s more of proving why she’s the Queen Of Rap and she definitely did exactly that! I’m hoping the next album, she’s back to doing a traditional album.
  36. hugomiles
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    do not compare her to anyone. she is on another level and always will be. the album is a powerhouse of different sounds and although the second half of the album is over a slower tempo, she is able to make catchy songs with her unmatched flow. the best rap album of the year. period.
  37. NickiQueennn
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    After hearing the album, you can tell that Nicki has put her heart into it and made it up to perfection. Yo never get bored when listening to it. Switching flows, variations between both rapping and singing. One of her best album so far.
  38. Ali1381
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    She snapped. IM SO PROUD! It was a real work of art... Congrats Ms. Minaj, you are breaking your record! loved it so ** much!
  39. Halliwellsis20
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Queen is really amazing. I admit I was a little nervous as she hasn't released an album for 4 years and many things came up to her, but now, I must say Nicki is back with more amazing songs and hits. It's worth waiting for it.
  40. Benjaminkd
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Many different songs that you never get bored of. Queen of rap did it again, with her best album so far!
  41. Esdras13
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rainhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… Expand
  42. logan_robinsonn
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She said it would be a classic and she didn’t lie! It’s so versatile, from singing, to old school, to more current things. The features were also great, having greats like Eminem and Foxy on the project really took it over. I can see this album going down in history.… Expand
  43. ghabrielmachado
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    O álbum é maravilhoso, fico impressionado em como Nicki se dedicou a cada faixa. Quando achamos que vamos enjoar da música, ela transforma em algo totalmente viciante. Com certeza há umas musicas melhores que outras... Mas todas foram igualmente cuidadas e trabalhadas.
    Parabéns, Srta. Minaj. Seu melhor trabalho!
  44. mess04
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    This is a special Album, if you don't like and can't apreciente this album you'll never feel the magic of it. It's **** perfect!!!
    This four years waiting, WORTH SO MUCH!!! Amen Nicki Minaj!
  45. dinho2
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Nicki is the best at what she does, best album of the year! Queen of rap! I love this album!
  46. ihailnicki
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Oh my god. WARNING: My wig was obliterated after listening so please take care guys. This is not the album of the year this is the album of life! Nicki went off and the girls and boys are SHOOK. Barbie dreams dragged everyone. LLC & Good Form are whole bops. Nip tuck omg Idek what to say... after that second chrous comes in whew lord. The amount of jobless R*tardi B fans and A*tlanticOh my god. WARNING: My wig was obliterated after listening so please take care guys. This is not the album of the year this is the album of life! Nicki went off and the girls and boys are SHOOK. Barbie dreams dragged everyone. LLC & Good Form are whole bops. Nip tuck omg Idek what to say... after that second chrous comes in whew lord. The amount of jobless R*tardi B fans and A*tlantic employees leaving negative reviews to try and take the queen down is laughable. Get lives & ch*ke! Anyway overall a great listen would recommend to people with TASTE. Queen!… Expand
  47. Jnrapolinario
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    AOTY. Nicki managed to elevate her place in the music world, living up to the album's title. The versatility, flow, rhymes, choruses are a full plate for hip-hop lovers. And best of all, it's not something comercial like a large number of people are doing to gain their place in the media, it's once again more brutal. This album is the proof that Nicki came to stay. The intelligence of theAOTY. Nicki managed to elevate her place in the music world, living up to the album's title. The versatility, flow, rhymes, choruses are a full plate for hip-hop lovers. And best of all, it's not something comercial like a large number of people are doing to gain their place in the media, it's once again more brutal. This album is the proof that Nicki came to stay. The intelligence of the letters, the exchange of flow, the vocals, the metaphors... Nicki never left her throne and will never leave. This day you learned to never prefer a little hype instead a legend. Long live the queen.… Expand
  48. Tibo_622
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    i think this album is the best of Nicki, love this album so fck much
    i lost my 774999999th wig
  49. Thierry_rosaf
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Iconic. Simple. Mixtape feelings. Pure Rap & Hip-hop. Nicki in your best form.
  50. rabbanibyan
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best rap album yet,the bars,pen game,minaj once again served it well and better.… Expand
  51. Comeseeaboutme
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    MELHOR ÁLBUM DE RAP DO ANO, ela é uma gênia e eu amo isso, obrigada Nicki por essa MÃO DE OBRA! ♥
  52. RiqueRamos
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Fada do rap! Provando que uma mulher pode sim dominar uma industria cheia da machos que tem o som exatamente igual! Quem não concordar é machista
  53. HenrySantana
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album very very good
    The best album of the rap
    Nicki queen i love it
    Her best Album
    this album deserves 100    … Expand
  54. eulittle
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    My best loveeeee, Best rap album of the year wins bittcccch's, thank y Nicki!!!!!!!!!! ♥
  55. electronerdl
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Esse álbum é maravilhoso e merece todo o reconhecimento do mundo e aclamação porque ela merece
  56. suhsighity
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    While the subject matter on this album may be questionable to some, this album was clearly not meant to be an emotional one. Nicki takes a step back from her pop records and gives us what she's been giving us for all of 2018: her creativity and versatility. There is not a single song skip on this record and each track demands your attention, whether it be her unmatched flow or lyricism.While the subject matter on this album may be questionable to some, this album was clearly not meant to be an emotional one. Nicki takes a step back from her pop records and gives us what she's been giving us for all of 2018: her creativity and versatility. There is not a single song skip on this record and each track demands your attention, whether it be her unmatched flow or lyricism. Nicki shows that she is the Queen of Rap using her pen pushing skills and proves a force to be reckoned with for all rappers, male and female alike.… Expand
  57. barbiedreamss
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    I love this album, I can not believe how Nicki Minaj evolved musically and lyrically
  58. lolapalooup
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    There are a lot of hypocrisy , people who never heard the album or just want to put her down but as an impartial person it's a good album . They are trying to held her at a ehigh level artistically and lyrically when others girls are package made and void of talent .
  59. Val19
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Queen of rap always killed this album is really a good rap álbum nicki show me what is real good rap.
  60. Leopantera
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    The Nicki Minaj's come back was the best thing this years. A powerful album w/ great songs and features. The Queen of Rap is back. Ooh ooh, back again.
  61. marcelloe
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    álbum realmente digno de uma realeza. voltou pra mostrar que ninguém toma o lugar dela, e sempre vai ser assim! Queen of rap!
  62. Joymaia
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    The most professional album ever made by Queen Nicki, by far the most perfect!
  63. Huggo
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    A rainha do rap voltou, todas as musicas estão ótimas. Esse álbum ta prefeito!!!
  64. Maath
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amei muito!! O album é bem coeso, tem uma sequência bem diferente e mais conceitual dirente dos outros álbuns dela que avia uma quebra em o álbum ser pop, hip-hop, R&B e Rap, isso tornava um álbum maravilhoso, mas fazia com que ele perdesse a coesão e esse é Hip-Hop/Rap.… Expand
  65. Cristiano_Reis
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This album is so amazing. Best album released by a female artist this year. Nicki deserve a grammy with this album.
  66. Jeffwith2f_
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This is Nicki Minaj best album. She is and will always be the QUEEN. Cardi could never :)
  67. Qieenmikeaaaaaa
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. queen the album best of career her nicki queen of rap best album of year in my opissdssssssssssd… Expand
  68. BabySugarXOXO
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nicki has done a lot of work on the album, it was very wonderful, I did not expect less from Queen Onika, the songs are awesome, and I already want Deluxe, icon Nicki.… Expand
  69. Valval
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Melhor álbum de Rap de todos os tempos pisou na @ fudida , um álbum de alta qualidade que a @ sempre vai tentar e nunca vai conseguir
  70. carlosnaves
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    If you want to know what inovation is, Queen shows the recipe. Nicki explored different fornulas that she's never used, makin this album unique.
  71. Nmmetacritic
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Rainha que fez um album perfeito, AOTY sem esforço, superou todas as minhas expectativas
  72. BrenoRandall
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This album is wonderful. He came with everything to overthrow anyone, did justice to the name Queen. It showed empowerment, which woman in Rap can yes at the top. Nicki Queen of Rap
  73. JuangLi
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This album is the best of 18, is the best of Nicki's career and the history of Rap. I can not get enough of listening, the songs are in great harmony, I love that.
  74. junioroliver
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Queen of Nicki Minaj is a great album, each track is perfect, this album has an above average score, Nicki Minaj has worked hard and deserves to be rewarded on this incredibly acclaimed album
  75. Deividleal
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Hinoooooo, melhor álbum. 2018 é seu NICKI!!!!Her best album, BEST RAP ALBUM OF THE YEAR, she's a genius and i love it, thank you Nicki for this MASTERPIECE! ♥
  76. CarrouselBoy
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Her best album of all her career, I love you Nicki, no one can be a rapper like you
  77. andref_almeida
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Best career album, best rap album of the year, best album of life. Rap perfection. Thank you Nicki for this wonderful album.
  78. italominaj
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen, Dona… Expand
  79. RizzyReee
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Queen has to be Nicki’s best album thus far. She seamlessly mixed hip hop, r&b and pop into an infectious and revealing album. That left listeners wanting more
  80. Samuelvagno
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    nicki have been reinventing each era, and it's amazing how she can reinvent herself and never let her work die, she just started again and proved that the kingdom is still yours, the rap world is still yours, nicki has managed to renovate the whole scene and It has also recorded records. she's really the queen, she's amazing, her new album is amazing. Queen is iconic and unforgettable
  81. Roba
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This is her best album. PERIOD. Nicki just finish proving what she is capable of and everyone shoul be listening to the QUEEN's word.
  82. kkkkillua
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    this is definitely the best hip hop album of the year so far. Nicki slays!!!!!
  83. luuhLima
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is so **** good Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki Minaj Queen Nicki… Expand
  84. bethernitch
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    4 years waiting and they were worth it. The best rap album of this year. Everybody thought she was dead, but she kicked the door and shooted 19 bullets in everyone in the f*cking room. Still the queen of rap.
  85. vuoranta
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Best album of Minaj, of Year, of female hip-hop history. Really Queen. Barbie Dreams iconic song like Monster
  86. JAGHDZ04
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    if it's finally here this is the best album by a rapper she came to change the game and show why she wears the crown!!!
  87. aramisbispo02
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Iconic! Nicki Minaj never disappoints, she's so versatile and powerful, it's no wonder she's been in the game since 2009! QUEEN is not an album, it's a work of art! Congratulations, Nicki Minaj, and thank you for this gift after four years!
  88. Joaoantonio4
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meu Deus que álbum maravilhoso é esse super recomendo há todos porque é um hino, álbum da década do milênio rainha do rap… Expand
  89. Alokacarai
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Maravulhosa, arrasou no album, iconic, não esperava menos da rainha do rap imortal com carreira memorável
  90. onik4
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    A queen never loses her crown! It has already been proven that everyone loved this album and that definitely it is one of the most powerful released this year. Haters, do not waste your time trying to make it seem the other way around.
  91. NMar4j
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This album deserves all to acclamation and succession of the world! It is simply a classic, to the way Nicki rima, or seu flow, as beaten I do not found, TUDO, I was completely architected before; AOTY!
  92. ReidaInglaterra
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    E tome e teile, álbum do ano! LLC, Good form, barbie dreams... the best album ever!
  93. winagxin
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Nicki conseguiu se superar e nos trouxe um album maravilhoso, provando que ela é a verdadeira Queen.
  94. WhyNati
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Her best album so far, after these long four years of wait she returned to claim back her throne as the only queen of rap.
    As a fan, I was really skeptical but everything came full circle as I listened to the album. Thanks, nicki.
  95. christiandavid
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    With 'Queen' Nicki showed us even more how powerful and intelligent enough to make a quality album. The melodies are flawless, leaving anyone with their mouths open.
    is a great contender for 'AOTY' at the next Grammy.
  96. davico978
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Her best album to date, so far, already proved that she is the queen of rap
  97. GanjaBurnz
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    A mature album with innovative beats, flawless vocals, versatile flow and powerful verses! An album to applaud standing up.
  98. Gypsy1
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    One of the best, classic hip hop albums of the world. It restores faith in all of us regarding the real O.G hip hop rap
  99. minajfandom_
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    One of her best albums up to date, again proving the haters wrong and the ones that doubted her proving why she is STILL AFTER 10 YEARS ONE OF THE GREATEST RAPPERS OF ALL TIME!!
  100. irenekay
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Once again proving with this album why she is the Queen of the hip-hop game and why there is no competition.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. No Ripcord
    Sep 10, 2018
    60
    On Queen, Nicki spends a lot of time ordering beheadings--which are fun, but get old quick--rather than showing us why she is and should be queen. Here's to hoping the next album gives us a more earnest, more raw glimpse of the head that wears the crown.
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 20, 2018
    60
    When Minaj leans into her untouchable strengths as a rapper, things get really exciting and an album of tracks as strong as "LLC" or "Barbie Dreams" would be one for the books. As it stands, however, Queen is another chapter of Minaj's good but largely meandering and inconsistent full-length album output.
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  3. PopMatters
    Aug 20, 2018
    50
    Queen's title implies it's meant to function as a coronation for one of the biggest rappers ever, but it's more the sound of Minaj fighting to keep that crown on her head.
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