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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1891 Ratings

  • 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: 785 out of 974
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 974
  3. Negative: 170 out of 974
  1. guerra_garcia13
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    The album is wonderful, it's something new. Good and catchy rhythms that will make you dance. Without a doubt his best work so far
  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!… Collapse
  4. Diantesinferno
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album is solid. I love how she proves her self as queen through her dynamic flows, witty verses, metaphors, personality, wordplay, andThis album is solid. I love how she proves her self as queen through her dynamic flows, witty verses, metaphors, personality, wordplay, and versatility. Although, personally I would have liked to see her capitalize on her album Title with the selected songs (excluding majesty). She out rapped every previous album, at the end of barbie dreams the emergence of roman definitely got me way too excited. It showed that she was having fun with this album and that she's happy. Personal Faves - Barbie Dreams, LLC, Ganja Burns, Good Form, Chun Swae, and Nip Tuck.… Expand
  5. 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 RapEsse álbum está perfeito. Nicki Minaj entregou letras, vocais incríveis para um rapper, bars, flows, referências e muito mais. A Rainha do Rap nunca decepciona… Expand
  6. dede
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    amei, otimo, lindo pqp, nicki rainha do rap caralho!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  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. noalygh
    Feb 19, 2019
    0
    This album is terrible on every sides. Minaj's lyrics are full of disgusting meaning of slut shaming women and sexual intentions and the musicThis album is terrible on every sides. Minaj's lyrics are full of disgusting meaning of slut shaming women and sexual intentions and the music makes ears bleed.… Expand

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