Nicki Minaj Announces New Album at 2018 MET Gala At Monday night’s MET Gala, the Trinidadian rapper finally revealed the title and release date of her fourth studio album. “It's a big night for me because I just let the world know that my album is coming June 15 and it's called Queen, and I can't wait.” Minaj recently released single, “Chun-Li,” debuted at No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 but then ascended to No. 10 the following week. This year’s theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” and Minaj dazzled in a bright red Oscar de la Renta gown.