Queen
by Nicki Minaj
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1891 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,459 out of 1891
  2. Mixed: 73 out of 1891
  3. Negative: 359 out of 1891
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  1. Victoriadirisu1
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    Amazing work of art. She’s a great artist and this album shows her growth. People expected club bangers but instead she focused on her lyrics and her growth as an artist. Impressive! 100% Bars. The homage to Biggie is everything
  2. NeerJR
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    Minaj promised and delivered. First time listens can be quite deceiving so after a few listens I definitely feel that this album hit the mark. "Queen" had high expectations without a doubt, especially following "The Pinkprint", nonetheless it blends the classic feel with incredible beats and impeccable lyrics. The only hiccup for me would be that each track delivers a similar topic, thoughMinaj promised and delivered. First time listens can be quite deceiving so after a few listens I definitely feel that this album hit the mark. "Queen" had high expectations without a doubt, especially following "The Pinkprint", nonetheless it blends the classic feel with incredible beats and impeccable lyrics. The only hiccup for me would be that each track delivers a similar topic, though that is not necessarily a problem. Overall, "Queen" lives up to its title.
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  3. yazmyn
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    The entire album has got only two skips. That means out of NINETEEN songs, only two I find not fitting for the album. I think Nicki, once again, proved that she is simply one of the best rappers in the rap game and definitely unbeatable in the female rap game. This album has surpassed all expectations and I'm beyond excited to see how it will do.
  4. wictorbraga
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    Nunca decepciona, um excelente trabalho que se prova mais uma vez atemporal como todas as outras obras de Onika Maraj.
  5. Alexis1503
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    just perfec tAOTY. Nicki Minaj has proven that it is her own competition and extends her title as rap queen
  6. Dinh
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    The Queen is magnificent, iconic. Nicki Minaj is the Best. We love Queen of Rap
  7. Jakedayz7
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album showed much needed music especially In the female rap era . Her self titled album ‘Queen’ had many different type of feeling and is her best album of work EVER.
  8. idxntdatehunny
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    her best work to date. solidified her spot as the one and only queen of rap. congratulations nicki.
  9. tyyyuy
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Best hip hop album of 2018. Its definitely the best female rap album. Nicki honestly never disappoints. I am so proud of her.
  10. lostlarsson
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    Queen is definitely the best female rap album of the decade. It is not a boring album despite having 19 tracks. Nicki Minaj killing it.
  11. LIVMINAJ
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing. Iconic. Legendary. Classic. Outstanding. Masterpiece. Gem. THE BEST
  12. fabioandrade
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Queen of Rap. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! I love you.… Expand
  13. denisrafael5
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Rainha do rap faz assim, Rainhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ahazadora, Nicki é e sempre sera a Melhor.... Queen Of Rap
  14. Ewer
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Melhor album do seculoooooo nao esperava menos da rainha do rap nunca desepiciona os barbz e o mundo ahhhh ❤
  15. Raquelbernardo
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    esse álbum é sem dúvidas o melhor da rainha nicki minaj! estou realmente surpresa com a capacidade e versatilidade dela, murro nas pocs
  16. Bluecastro
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Maravilhoso superou todas as minhas expectativas otimo album
  17. ArianaRunpopp
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Queen>>>>>>> invasion of writers
    The truly queen of rap is back, to show who is the best
  18. 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
  19. Jeffwith2f_
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This is Nicki Minaj best album. She is and will always be the QUEEN. Cardi could never :)
  20. Mashuther
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    Queen album is the best of the best, this album is art. The Queen of Rap is BACK!.
  21. Minaj8
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    AOTY, esse álbum é uma perfeição, nunca vão conseguir derrubar a verdadeira rainha do rap Nicki Minaj
  22. Here4themusic
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    This album is everything! It’s versatile! It’s current! It’s great writing! It’s majestic! Don’t dare compare another person’s album to this masterpiece! Nicki is Queen! Many have tried to knock her down but she is still standing! She is still reigning! Y’all can jump on the hate train if you want, but trust me when I say that train is detailing into a ditch! Nicki did her thing! So didThis album is everything! It’s versatile! It’s current! It’s great writing! It’s majestic! Don’t dare compare another person’s album to this masterpiece! Nicki is Queen! Many have tried to knock her down but she is still standing! She is still reigning! Y’all can jump on the hate train if you want, but trust me when I say that train is detailing into a ditch! Nicki did her thing! So did other artists! But we are focusing on the Queen! “Whether whack or lit” Nicki Minaj can say she wrote every line that she spits!… Expand
  23. theganjaburns
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    There is one and only queen of rap actually, and THATS NICKI MINAJ. This album is only proving it.
  24. BoozyLemon
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Queen Onika Tanya Maraj is back with the awesome album. It's perfect that's all what you have to know about the album.
  25. Allyiah
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nicki brought the heat on this album and did exactly what was required. She brought a new sound to the table, that we’ve never heard from her before. From the fast flows , the slow emotional songs , to the reggae beats, and then back to old school. She really delivered nothing but greatness on this album, & I’m proud of her!!… Expand
  26. Nadareda
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album is a holy 10, her best album. that's right here the album of the year but haters gonna hate regardless. She created a masterpiece and raised the bar far. That's why she's the queen of rap nobody can touch nicki period.
  27. femmedenise35
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing album! Every song is on repeat! I am feeling this project so much. Nicki vocals we on point. Go yun Nic!
  28. catc0726
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    A beautiful album that has taken her best moments from Pink Friday, RR, The Reup, and The Pinkprint with a dash of mix tape Nicki. I am so proud of the project she delivered this time around. She hit's all her points keeps you engaged and continues to stunt on her non existent competition with skill, writing skills, and overall intelligence. You cannot deny Nicki is not only the best atA beautiful album that has taken her best moments from Pink Friday, RR, The Reup, and The Pinkprint with a dash of mix tape Nicki. I am so proud of the project she delivered this time around. She hit's all her points keeps you engaged and continues to stunt on her non existent competition with skill, writing skills, and overall intelligence. You cannot deny Nicki is not only the best at what she does! She truly studies her craft, respects hip hop to its core, listens to her barbz, and gave us a cohesive project from start to finish. She shines on her solo records and has playful tracks with some features. ALSO EMINEM LIL WAYNE FOXY BROWN PERIODTTTTT!

    QUEEN DELIVERED AND THE HATE ONLY SHOWS HOW PATHETIC SOME PEOPLE ARE.

    “They call me Ms. **** but I don’t miss, **** & don't forget it. QUEEN wins again    … Expand
  29. Deborrah20
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LOVE LOVE LOVE This So Much. Nick Nack (… Expand
  30. Genesia
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This is her best album, a full body of work, she's Killing every song, and she proves one time again that she's versatile and can spit on every type of song, this album is well produced and most of the songs are meaningful and has good bars, the flow is good and she changed it multiple times in only one song, there is not too much features, that's what I wanted because she's doing a lot ofThis is her best album, a full body of work, she's Killing every song, and she proves one time again that she's versatile and can spit on every type of song, this album is well produced and most of the songs are meaningful and has good bars, the flow is good and she changed it multiple times in only one song, there is not too much features, that's what I wanted because she's doing a lot of features but this time I wanted to hear Nicki, and JUST Nicki. Good job Onika, the wait worth it!… Expand
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Metascore
70

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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