The anticipation for Nicki Minaj’s upcoming album, Pink Friday 2, reached new heights as fans eagerly awaited its release on December 8. Nicki had teased her fans, known as Barbz, with the album cover in September, featuring her standing on what appeared to be a pink subway platform in a city with pink-tinted clouds.

On December 6, Nicki hinted at the album’s theme by sharing on X, “As we begin to prepare for landing, please make sure your tray tables are put back up & your seat belts are tightly fastened. The captain has activated the ‘no bathroom’ sign. If you look out the window, you’ll begin to see the beauty… clear waters, pink dolphins… #GagCity #PF2.” Barbz started sharing AI images of the fictional city, Gag City, inspired by their anticipation for the album.

The nаme “Gag City” derives from the term “gagged,” often used to describe something, particularly a celebrity, as stunning or beautiful. Fans, intrigued by what Gag City might look like, transformed their imaginative visions into AI-generated images.

Nicki Minaj initially announced the album’s nаme on June 29, accompanied by a photo of herself donning a pink wig. She revealed that the album would be titled #PinkFriday2 and initially set the release date for November 17, 2023. However, due to exciting news she planned to share later, Nicki shifted the album’s release date. Despite the delay, she assured her fans that the album would be worth the wait, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support over the years.

Nicki also promised to share more details about the album, including the real album cover and tour information closer to the release date. The Pink Friday 2 album is eagerly anticipated by Barbz, who continue to share their excitement through AI images of the enchanting Gag City.