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Nicki Minaj delays dropping upcoming album 'Queen' yet again

The delay could be caused by the rights over a Tracy Chapman sample that was tucked into another sample which features on Minaj's upcoming album 'Queen'.

Nicki Minaj originally intended to release her fourth studio album Queen in June, but decided to delay it due to her “perfectionism.” The 'Chun-Li' rapper had pushed the record back to August 10, but much to the disappointment of fans, it looks like the date has been pushed yet again to August 17.

It seems the new delay is likely the result of needing clearance for a Tracy Chapman sample Minaj inadvertently used when it was tucked within another sample.

In a now-deleted tweet, Minaj wrote, “So there’s a record on #Queen that features 1 of the greatest rappers of all time. Had no clue it sampled the legend #TracyChapman – do I keep my date & lose the record? Or do I lose the record & keep my date? 🤦🏽‍♀️ do we push #Queen back 1week? Ugh! I’m torn, y’all help🙏🏽😔.”