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  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the rapper features guest appearances from Eminem, Foxy Brown, Future, Ariana Grande, Labrinth, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, and The Weeknd.
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[Intro: Ariana Grande] Got a bed wit' your name on it Wit' your name on it Got a kiss wit' your name on it Wit' your name on it [Verse 1: Nicki... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Variety
    Aug 11, 2018
    90
    An epic 19-track collection that stands as her best and boldest recorded work to date.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Aug 17, 2018
    83
    It’s a lot of fun, but not quite the instant classic for which Minaj seems to have been aiming.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Aug 12, 2018
    80
    It may lack cohesion at certain points, but one thing is never in doubt: Minaj is still one of the best in her field.
  4. HipHopDX
    Aug 14, 2018
    68
    There are no deep layers to be uncovered on Queen. No methodical analysis responding to her critics for her reliance on sexual ploys. Nary a mention of any mental anguish the grave allegations her brother faces.
  5. 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.
  6. The 405
    Aug 14, 2018
    60
    It’s refreshingly spur-of-the-moment on an album that’s let down by constant overthinking and underestimating of her abilities. If Minaj wants to make a mission statement of an album, worthy of this title, she needs to figure out a mission statement for herself.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Aug 13, 2018
    50
    Minaj is obviously capable of backing up all the posturing. ... But Queen also finds Minaj falling back on some frustratingly familiar shortcomings. The album loses its momentum whenever it aims for the pop charts.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 768 out of 954
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 954
  3. Negative: 167 out of 954
  1. Huggo
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    A rainha do rap voltou, todas as musicas estão ótimas. Esse álbum ta prefeito!!!
  2. AdamZlsnk
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    When you think some Iggy or Cardi **** can take her spot, she proves why and how to be the QUEEN. I'll give you 10 minutes to name somethingWhen you think some Iggy or Cardi **** can take her spot, she proves why and how to be the QUEEN. I'll give you 10 minutes to name something by a female rapper this decade more harder and iconic than Barbie Dreams. GO!… Expand
  4. Zhenya
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Great album with great music. Feels fresh, classic & hard rap that makes you listen to this album again and again.
  5. 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
  6. Guilhermehudson
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Nicki is the best and there is no evidence to argue otherwise.Breathtaking, flow, great songs and well thought out partnerships.queen whoNicki is the best and there is no evidence to argue otherwise.Breathtaking, flow, great songs and well thought out partnerships.queen who always knows what to do and never disappoints.Queen has a mix of rhythms that matches the entire album.queen of rap, no more and no less… Expand
  7. 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, onceThe 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.… Expand
  8. badgalchunli
    Feb 17, 2019
    0
    Is nicki the best álbum rap I loveeeeee Queen of rap muito bom mesmo que ela continue assim e que seu proximo album supere

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