Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj Fans Debate Who Will Sell More Ahead of Album Showdown
The Young Money family is gearing up for an exciting November as Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj are set to release their projects on the same day, sparking anticipation and discussions among fans.
Nicki Minaj had previously locked in November 17 for the arrival of her highly-anticipated “Pink Friday 2” sequel. However, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz are also making moves, with their joint project, “Welcome 2 ColleGrove,” set to launch on the very same day.
While both artists enjoy a significant fan base and anticipation for their albums is running high, some of Nicki’s dedicated fans, known as the Barbz, were less than thrilled about Weezy’s project sharing the same release date. They had hoped for Nicki to have the spotlight to herself as she aims for another No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
Social media platforms buzzed with comments and discussions on this unexpected album showdown. In response to Lil Wayne’s album release date, one fan commented, “Now why would Wayne drop on that date knowing Nicki has been talking about this date for months.”
Another fan added, “That’s okay because we all know, NICKI MINAJ is going to outsell everyone!”
The shared release date also ignited conversations on Twitter, with one fan expressing, “Wayne choosing the same release date as Nicki is weird but he’s no competition in sales/streams, to be honest.”
Lil Wayne, once known for his blockbuster album sales, has seen a decline in recent years. His most recent project, “Tha Fix Before Tha VI,” released last month, moved just over 18,000 units in its first week.
Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj, a Queens legend, has achieved No. 1 albums in the past, and her latest two albums secured the second slot on the charts. Her 2018 release, “Queen,” sold 185,000 units in the first week but was edged out by Travis Scott’s “ASTROWORLD” album.
To heat up the anticipation for her upcoming album, Nicki Minaj recently delivered a verse alongside Drake and Chief Keef on “For All The Barbz,” with clever punchlines aimed at her competition.
The friendly yet competitive atmosphere in the Young Money camp is building excitement for fans as they prepare to enjoy both artists’ work on November 17.
