Queen
by Nicki Minaj
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7.7

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  1. barbievidz
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Great Album! Queen is the fourth studio album by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on August 10, 2018, through Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. It is Minaj's first album in nearly four years, following The Pinkprint (2014). The rapper started recording the album throughout 2017 and 2018, she collaborated with a handful of producersGreat Album! Queen is the fourth studio album by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on August 10, 2018, through Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. It is Minaj's first album in nearly four years, following The Pinkprint (2014). The rapper started recording the album throughout 2017 and 2018, she collaborated with a handful of producers and songwriters to reach her desired sound. It features guest appearances by rappers Eminem, Foxy Brown, Future, Swae Lee, and Lil Wayne; and singers Ariana Grande, Labrinth, and The Weekend.

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  2. No_teimporta
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM EVEEEEER
    NICKI THE FCKING QUEEN BCHS
    NICKI THE QUEEN AND KING OF RAP.
    Nicki the goat
  3. MatiasCaminotto
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    This is the most great work by a female Rapper. Nicki Minaj is about talent, sucess and take us to an world different with theses works. Nicki still being the Queen of Rap.
  4. Clark12354
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best album ever !!!
    Best album ever !!!
    Best album ever !!!
    Best album ever !!!
    Best album ever !!!
    Best album ever !!!
  5. Rafeuz
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    She is the only Queen in this building.After 13 years and still having bars
  6. macmalone
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Nicki Minaj elevates herself to a level of rap supremacy on this album. Every song is alluring, sonically inspired, and lyrically incomparable. Minaj proves herself to be the one and only Queen of Rap with standout tracks like LLC, Hard White, Chun-Li, Barbie Dreams, Miami, and Good Form. The visuals and overall aesthetic of this album are absolutely captivating and stunning, showing theNicki Minaj elevates herself to a level of rap supremacy on this album. Every song is alluring, sonically inspired, and lyrically incomparable. Minaj proves herself to be the one and only Queen of Rap with standout tracks like LLC, Hard White, Chun-Li, Barbie Dreams, Miami, and Good Form. The visuals and overall aesthetic of this album are absolutely captivating and stunning, showing the passion and creativity that Minaj puts into her music. This album shares a very personal side to Nicki’s career and how the culture has changed since the beginning of her reign.… Expand
  7. Gustavo1513
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    It is a very good album with very good lyrics and very rap/hip-hop . Nicki is the queen of rap.
  8. LIAAAAAMMMMMM
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Genius, absolutely genius. A lyrical masterpiece. Any haters, hate Nicki herself and not the album!
  9. iambarb
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a queen she is my idol and she is real queen of all time i love you nicki and thank you for everything love youuu… Expand
  10. bishimcheetah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love this album. It's a lyrical masterpiece. I got it on vinyl. My favorite tracks: Ganja Burn, Hard White, Bed, Chun-Li, Good Form.
  11. Kingwalker
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wonderful the queen strikes again. Nicki really be showing that she is the queen of rap forever.
  12. Isthatcarls
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amo Queen de tantas maneras que es imposible describir lo maravilloso de este album, sus mejores versos y colaboraciónes están en Queen y Nicki supo aprovecharlo
  13. Roberto990
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She really prouved thay she is the queen of rap with that album , the lyrics are fire .
  14. normanfgabriel
    Apr 25, 2021
    7
    Na versão mais rap apresentada até hoje por nicki, mais ainda que The Pinkprint, Queen é um álbum ousado, com um ritmo viciante, alguns toques de pop, mas que poderiam ter sido feito alguns ajustes.
  15. Jordyyy
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Best rap album ever (male or female), after pinkprint ! NM5 will be the best rap album in history!
  16. welinton
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    La lirica de este album es simplemente MARAVILLOSA la lirica de nicki no la tiene nadie es la mejor en el rap . Ella definitivamente es la reina
  17. dianalugoar
    Sep 23, 2020
    7
    It has too many filler songs and weak features, it has some good tracks tho.
  18. Rickthemusicgod
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Queen Is A Body Of Work That Is Great In Every Way.... Which Doesn’t Give Off A Legendary Vibe, But It Shows Nicki Lyrical Side. Considering The Countless Bars, Punchlines, Flows, Nicki Is In Her Prime In All Of It. Not to leave out her honorable Features ; Emineim, Future, Lil Wayne, Foxy Brown etc;. Queen Will Go Down As One Of The Best Female Rap Albums Ever.
  19. RealC
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The holy bible N-I-C-K-I M-I-N-A-J T-H-E R-A-P Q-U-E-E-N Stream Queen from the Queen… Expand
  20. Crybaby13
    Oct 24, 2020
    10
    Amazig album. Love all collabs and you can tell she improved her writing game.
  21. avasaIt
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Nicki Minaj, is the best rapper in that decade.. centuries. This album contains several rappers legends, like Eminem, Lil Wayne. The album has great lyrics Nicki has a lot of talent. Singles Chun-li and Barbie Dreams was a great choice. this album also contain Ariana Grande, The Weenkd, Future and Foxy Brown
  22. Alexsb
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    when Nicki Minaj said 'I am the queen of rap' she knew what she was saying, she made one of the best rap albums of all time, Minaj knows what she is doing,She will soon become a rap legend and any other rapper will think that someone else is ready to be a new queen but that will not happen, no one will achieve what Nicki has done,Sorry but everyone should know "QUEEN" it's a perfect rap album
  23. Shaqkuille
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A excellent rap album that shew Nicki’s talent and versatility. Queen is her best album so far in her career.
  24. artthhurr
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
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  25. TheJudge_
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Her best album. LLC & Coco Chanel deserved a MV and Nicki deserves a Grammy Award quickly because she really carried the rap game for years and still is
  26. RobertoA
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Didn’t expect less from Nicki, she just proved that she is the queen of rap
  27. Be11
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    Not her best... The album was and still under appreciated because of the hate all around her. I listened to it like 1 or 2 year after it’s definitely a grower.
  28. coleselden
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    album of the mf year!!! incredible, outstanding, amazing, and just dope as hell. of course meta critic gave it a 70 cause they some hate ass hoes fr but it don’t matter. nicki is the most successful and most talented female rapper in all of history and no one is doing it like her. that’s all follow me on twitter @MIAMIMlNAJ but the MINAJ part instead of and i I had to use and L!! byealbum of the mf year!!! incredible, outstanding, amazing, and just dope as hell. of course meta critic gave it a 70 cause they some hate ass hoes fr but it don’t matter. nicki is the most successful and most talented female rapper in all of history and no one is doing it like her. that’s all follow me on twitter @MIAMIMlNAJ but the MINAJ part instead of and i I had to use and L!! bye besties don’t forget to watch the docuseries coming 2021… Expand
  29. Dhanngonzales
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Mianj está demostrado ser la Reina del Rap y no le da miedo demostrarlo con sus afiladas rimas y su agresivo álter ego "Chun-Li"
  30. Ajaisjusno
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    When it comes to rap, without a doubt, your best work! Nicki arrived with Queen with raps and aggressive beats! One of the best rap works of the decade
  31. jenniferbaby
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    The queen of rap hands down! the best rap album I've heard in ages. Nicki Minaj did a really good job at perfecting this album. She never disappoints and always delivers. If i have two words to describe this album, they will be "Truly A Masterpiece".
  32. C03
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Her best album it gave LYRICISM Nicki pushed her pen to a new extreme with this one can the other girlies relate...
  33. Ram14
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    An album full of songs with catchy musical rhythms like "Barbie Dreams" "Chun-Li" and "LLC", a great job.
  34. Msminaj
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This is her best album yet she delivered she gave us everything we didn't even now we needed with tracks like hard white,LLC, barbie dreams that go hard and also tracks like come see about me, nip tuck & run & hide that makes your heart melt and also fun songs like good form if you don't like this album you are just a heater
  35. Marjorieprft
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    When Queen got out, I felt, as a fan, more connected to Nicki! Its a beautiful album, a masterpiece. Cant wait for nicki next album. Queen is def her best one!
  36. emanem
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is a wonderful rap album, with so many sounds and incredible beats, nicki really showed she is the queen of RAP, she wanted to show her true skills on rap cause other girlies think their rap but can’t even write a verse, lmao. 10/10
  37. CallMeOnika
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    It's a fantastic album, it's really good, the rhythm are so beautiful, one of the best works by Nicki
  38. Ilovenickiminaj
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums by Nicki Minaj. Her lyrical is so amazing on this album. My favorite track is LLC I love this song. Another favorite is Barbie Dreams her bars are so amazing and that transition at the end of the song is fire! My favorite feature on the album is Bed featuring Ariana.
  39. mateuszuchil
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    2nd best album by nicki minaj. great clips and the songs are the best as ALWAYS.
  40. Lautaro099
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    This how you do a Rap album, Nicki Minaj really claimed her crown with this album. Queen.
  41. Demeaiko
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    I think this was Nicki minaj's best lyrical album to date! She showcased her versatility and refinment over the years and I absolutely loved this album too to bottom!
  42. igordrian
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    After 3 years prior to it's releasing, Queen by Nicki Minaj now proves itself as one of her best works.
    The album is about proving herself, assuring her positions, working with bold punchlines, flows and beats that only someone of her position could ever do.
    Minaj showed the world in a exquisite year of her career that nothing or anyone can beat her when it comes to the rap game.
  43. Kai_27
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Now looking back at this album, I would say it is up there with Pinkprint. As her best album the lyrics, flow, charisma she did what had to be done.
  44. sarthakkedari
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Giving this album 10/10 rating bcoz this album is best. It's body of art. It's super lyrical. Haters cried after hearing the disses. This is her most lyrical album. Songs like come see about me really makes me cry. Chun li , good form , ganja burn are the bops. Again she proved to everyone that she is Queen of Rap.… Expand
  45. GustavoRicardo
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect album, honestly this is one of the best rap albums I've ever seen!!… Expand
  46. idk4
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best rap album i ever heard, thanks Nicki for this masterpiece, just good as every other album you wrote… Expand
  47. GirlieTop10
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This album is her best lirically. Unfortunately people were really blinded by the hate train with Nicki and couldn't appreciate enough. But it's definitely a 10
  48. zainicki
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Excelente, Nicki Minaj trouxe o melhor álbum de sua carreira, com composições incríveis, flows icônicos e visuais incríveis.
  49. pedrotingz
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    She is the queen of rap, Nobody can stop it, Nobody can stop it, its lyrics and flow are wonderful.
  50. peoflores
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    queen é um álbum maravilhoso, apresenta conceito e ótimos versos da rainha do rap
  51. Fotistheo
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Best lyrical album of hers. She showed who the Queen is. Flow one of a kind
  52. Casper1595
    May 22, 2021
    10
    An underrated album. Despite having leaks and a messy rollout it was a masterpiece.
  53. fxvancace
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    Um álbum bem trabalhado, trás sensações tão boas faixas perfeitas rich sex, coco chanel, chun li e várias outras, nicki queen of rap !!! PERFEITO ESSE ALBUM
  54. rocio0007vaz
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Nicki y su versatilidad nunca falla, te queremos y felicidades por este maravilloso Álbum, me hubiese gustado que algunas canciones (a mi gusto personal) las hubieses hecho single, pero me encantó el álbum
  55. runmethemoney
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    The queen of rap returns with an amazing and underrated rap album.
    Full of personality, blood sweat and tears.
  56. NickiDojaBazziG
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el emjor album de nicki obvio antes que the Pink Print pero es bueno de alguna forma… Expand
  57. mctthewgroom
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Cant choose between this and TPP for her best album but it is very close. Queen definitely backs up the title. Highlights for me are Nip Tuck, LLC, Ganja Burn and Barbie Dreams but I love every single track there isn't a single skip.
  58. Imperial_robot
    Jul 6, 2021
    8
    The album was a great album but some of the tracks was not strong and had the bluntness like the some of them .
  59. bpsyi
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    The other girls really can't compare. Next level **** right here. Bars and flow on top of bars and flow. My only issue is the lack of cohesiveness, and maybe the excessive amount of tracks.
  60. googlegame
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    Another banger from Nicki. Debuted at #2 even during an hate train. in the album she talks about the people that tried to end her career, but failed. Best tracks are Hard White, LLC, Good Form and Coco Chanel
  61. Onionrings2
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Birlliant Nicki Minaj is the queen of rap. Nicki Minaj is the QUUEEEENNNNN OF RAP!!!!!!!!!!!
  62. tallycritics
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    quando saiu eu não tive muita paciência para ouvir e analisar ele apesar de ter ouvido por cima e achado bom, e ouvi varias vezes as musicas separadamente. agora 23/08/2021 estou mais madura e pronta pra fazer uma analise seria e completa.
    e quero começar já dizendo que barbie dreams é um dos carros chefes desse álbum, não tem como, essa musica ela novamente demonstra como ela é superior    quando saiu eu não tive muita paciência para ouvir e analisar ele apesar de ter ouvido por cima e achado bom, e ouvi varias vezes as musicas separadamente. agora 23/08/2021 estou mais madura e pronta pra fazer uma analise seria e completa.
    e quero começar já dizendo que barbie dreams é um dos carros chefes desse álbum, não tem como, essa musica ela novamente demonstra como ela é superior em tudo, ela brinca a vera. gostaria de deixar aqui gravado minha aprovação por ela falar de zayn em bed. e eu não lembrava que the weeknd tava nesse álbum, sendo que a musica é muito boa - bônus para ele falando you play the victim every time too that **** came back and hit you times two - não entendi porque tinha deletado da minha mente. llc é uma das musicas que eu me apaixonei quando saiu o álbum e sempre que escuto o sentimento é o mesmo - we don't pay dudes to front like they like my **** we don't pay dudes to come in and write my **** uh -
    partes negativas: as musicas são muito grande sem necessidade, tem muito fillers, faz com que algumas musicas sejam esquecíveis, quando você chega no final o álbum você já nem lembra as musica que tavam no meio. então poderia ser um álbum menor, com menos musicas e com as musicas com duração menor.
    fora isso gostei bastante. não quero falar do grammys mas não tem como fugir, até hoje me irrita muito o que foi feito com esse álbum (principalmente quando aquele álbum lá ganhou como best rap album). o nome do álbum é realmente o que ela é. definitivamente top 5 best rappers of all the times. fim.    … Expand
  63. jamilly333
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    damn queen you're the biggest in the world i loved that **** QUEEN QUEEN QUEEN QUEEN
  64. Jabery
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One her bests albums always listen to it my fav are ganja burn and good form llc… Expand
  65. yuhthisthat
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    queen of **** rap you slow ass **** can’t appreciate complex lyricism and good music!!
  66. Lorenzo63
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    A great album overall, Definitely a switch from her previous work. Her most lyrical work and I love it!
  67. jafethgrande
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum muy infravalorado...para mí es un álbum monumental y experimental, dónde Nicki se alejo de sus ritmos pop y rap....y lo hizo totalmente rap.....cada pista del álbum es un joya ❤️… Expand
  68. Pickycriticx
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Its just so good. Rate this 10/10 if you have big dick ir wet **** But nah its so good im in lovee omfg
  69. Deyvson
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    as not to like this album, a mixture of vocals of flows, and quality in its lyrics, nicki minaj is for sure a legend in life.
  70. JanMinaj
    May 18, 2022
    10
    They wanted Nicki the bad guy, now she is the bad guy, she is the king and the Queen
  71. plshelpashyguy
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    Lyrical bars, catchy beats, flawless vocals - it's all related to Nicki Minaj's Queen album. It seems that Nicki wanted to show us more of her abilities, nevertheless, she couldn't do that. First and foremost, there were some tracks on the album like Run&Hide, Miami, Sir ft. Future, Nip Tuck and Thought I Knew You which didn't go that well. It could have been better if they were as bonusLyrical bars, catchy beats, flawless vocals - it's all related to Nicki Minaj's Queen album. It seems that Nicki wanted to show us more of her abilities, nevertheless, she couldn't do that. First and foremost, there were some tracks on the album like Run&Hide, Miami, Sir ft. Future, Nip Tuck and Thought I Knew You which didn't go that well. It could have been better if they were as bonus tracks. By removing those tracks, we'd have got 15 tracks album, which could've been a perfect number for a hip-hop album. Too much doesn't mean much quality. Everything shouldn't be overdosed, that's what's the germane thing.… Expand
  72. Derxert
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    Nicki's most underrated and unloved album. This album needs more respect - it has great songs such as Chun-Li and Sir.
  73. Ueseley
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How not to call this masterpiece of Rip Hop the album of the century made by a rapper, NICKI MINAJ as always showing who the Queen of RAP/RIP Hop is She shows in this album her crazy and fun verses.… Expand
  74. Onikamaraj2024
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Nicki is the queen of raaaaap.
    Nicki is the queen of raaaaap.
    Nicki is the queen of raaaaap.
  75. theyartie
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum está perfeito. Nicki Minaj entregou letras, vocais incríveis para um rapper, bars, flows, referências e muito mais. A Rainha do Rap nunca decepciona
  76. rvstree
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    An impeccable record with sonically solid vocals, lyrics, bars, and production. Nicki minaj really killed this one.
  77. Arivideosource
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen remain the best album rap ever. With good songs vocals lyrics. She remain THe best rapper alive. So many song are really good with amazing Collaboration… Expand
  78. r3al
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    The best HipHop/Rap Album ever The sound & lyrics sounds so perfect An album who doesn’t need ( reggaetón ) to be perfect People wasn’t ready for to much from the Queen of Rap •NICKI MINAJ•
    We still waiting for her new Album
  79. Kor7
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Best album of all time. It's so perfect. I absolutely love this album. All songs are literally perfect
  80. williamhi
    Nov 1, 2022
    9
    Nicki Minaj’s 2018 album Queen shows an evolution in her career and music. The album consists of mostly rap/hiphop. The lyricism on the album is one of the highlights on the album and is extremely impressive. There are some tracks that stand out such as (Barbie Dreams, Bed, Nip Tuck, and Ganja Burn) these are the best tracks on the album in my opinion. I think that this album is Nicki’sNicki Minaj’s 2018 album Queen shows an evolution in her career and music. The album consists of mostly rap/hiphop. The lyricism on the album is one of the highlights on the album and is extremely impressive. There are some tracks that stand out such as (Barbie Dreams, Bed, Nip Tuck, and Ganja Burn) these are the best tracks on the album in my opinion. I think that this album is Nicki’s Second Best Piece of work (Just Behind 2014’s The Pinkprint) and shows a lot of her rap talent, and why she is the Queen Of Rap.… Expand
  81. guuhmaraj
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    this album is so so good, that's why nicki minaj is the queen of rap period
  82. Weezybabytheboy
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Her best album. Songs are good but (imo) chun li is not the right choose for first single. But at least its amazing.
  83. JoseArmandoo
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Álbum perfeito. Muito bem pensado e criativo, pena que o hatetrain acabou mudando a percepção das pessoas, que por fim acabaram não entendo a proposta do álbum.
  84. apil
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    La reina del rap siempre sabe como hacerlo, siempre tiene su toque y su estilo característico.
  85. ilyyvi
    May 7, 2023
    10
    An amazing album through and through, has some of the greatest rap songs of all time as well. I really love this album but this era was very tragic for her because of the media. This was a really disappointing occurrence but still this album ever since release had remained in my top 10 of all time. It only got better with each listen
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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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