{"id":2067704,"date":"2025-10-03T22:31:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T22:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2067704"},"modified":"2025-10-03T22:31:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T22:31:08","slug":"nicki-minaj-says-her-documentary-will-expose-music-industrys-dark-side-tags-elon-musk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/nicki-minaj-says-her-documentary-will-expose-music-industrys-dark-side-tags-elon-musk\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicki Minaj Says Her Documentary Will Expose Music Industry\u2019s \u2018Dark\u2019 Side, Tags Elon Musk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/tag\/nicki-minaj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nicki Minaj;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Nicki Minaj<\/a> is back on social media to co-sign a message about her upcoming documentary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Thursday (Oct. 2), the rapper responded to a tweet from a fan who wrote, \u201cNicki&#8217;s documentary is going to be groundbreaking. It&#8217;s going to reshape the music industry and wake millions of people up to what goes on in that dark business.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>NICKIMINAJ \/ X<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nicki quote-tweeted the post with, \u201cThat\u2019s right. @elonmusk [saluting emoji],\u201d although its not clear what connection, if any, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/tag\/elon-musk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Elon Musk;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Elon Musk<\/a> has with the project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/shop?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_campaign=shop2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><b>COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what&#8217;s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A six-part docuseries set to premiere on HBO Max was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/music\/a\/tracewilliamcowen\/nicki-minaj-announces-hbo-max-documentary-series\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:first announced in 2020;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">first announced in 2020<\/a>. In 2022, it was revealed that doc was titled <em>Nicki<\/em> and would be arriving &#8220;soon,&#8221; but did not materialize.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a December 2023 episode of <em>Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen<\/em>, Nicki gave an update on the long-awaited doc, saying that her <em>Pink Friday 2 <\/em>album wasn\u2019t finished by the time she originally planned to release the documentary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI didn&#8217;t want the documentary to come out without the music. That would have made no sense to me,\u201d Nicki said in the video above.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThat network \u2026 they had to go with something else and I couldn&#8217;t force a documentary out either, so fine,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;Now we have someone\u2014we have about two people that are really interested, and I think it&#8217;s going to be a nicer or easier experience to bridge the documentary now with the music. But I will tell you guys more about it soon. But the documentary is absolutely still coming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nicki said that after fans have had time to &#8220;digest&#8221; her newest music, the documentary will be a &#8220;a different level of emotional roller coaster.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I&#8217;m sharing stuff that probably nobody would expect me to share really in the documentary,\u201d she said. \u201cI mean, it&#8217;s going to be a great experience for my fans. So because the tour starts in March [2024] \u2026 I would want the documentary out prior to March, I&#8217;ll say that.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"An AI-generated photo of Jay-Z in a suit with long dreadlocks balding at the crown of his head, referenced in a tweet by Nicki Minaj.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1518\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/3WecP9q4nWaWOGiuAAo61Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE1MTg7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/9a6d6c93774b721c825f0405848acc15\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>NICKIMINAJ \/ X<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Moments after her documentary tweet, Nicki tweeted an AI-generated image of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/tag\/jay-z\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jay-Z;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Jay-Z<\/a> with dreadlocks and balding at the crown of his head. She captioned the photo with, \u201cRemember when jay z said he left condoms in a child\u2019s car seat?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She was referencing Jay-Z\u2019s 2001 diss track \u201cSuper Ugly (I Got Myself A Gun),\u201d which was aimed at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/tag\/nas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Nas<\/a> at the height of their feud.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On the track, Jay-Z raps, \u201cI came in your Bentley backseat (Damn) \/ Skeeted in your Jeep (Woo) \/ Left condoms on your baby-seat (Woo) \/ Yeah, n***a, the gloves is off, the love is done.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A tweet from Nicki Minaj stating, \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"358\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VbyrBVjJx1rwjS8lLDnS8g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM1ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/e1373c941c3cf984a0f96bac8b5f7530\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>NICKIMINAJ \/ X<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cDesiree Perez your time is up,\u201d Nicki wrote in a separate tweet, referring to Roc Nation\u2019s CEO. You can read more about <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/music\/a\/jaelaniturnerwilliams\/nicki-minaj-alleges-roc-nation-sabotage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:what Nicki has previously said about Perez here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">what Nicki has previously said about Perez here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Related News<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/50-cent-speaks-amid-nicki-163949921.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"50 Cent in a blue suit, Nicki Minaj in a black dress, and Cardi B in a patterned outfit, all posing individually.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/WRIlwDwygj74pBGlDR6o9w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/dcc9b26adeb554b047b987917a7c5881\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>50 Cent on Nicki Minaj, Cardi B Feud: &#8216;This Is Not Gonna End Well&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">,<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/nicki-minaj-declared-donkey-day-150425414.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Nicki Minaj at a formal event, wearing a pinstripe dress with floral accents and a gold headpiece, surrounded by photographers.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zOv23JJoDvrHHhRpQsy6mA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/c05bdcd672a53d801f305af65a7b94d9\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Nicki Minaj Declared &#8216;Donkey of the Day&#8217; on &#8216;Breakfast Club&#8217; Amid Cardi B Feud<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">,<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/cardi-b-claims-nicki-minaj-022707339.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Cardi B and Nicki Minaj\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/q9WyjLi.pghjXGNE_GWI9w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/8b17fd9ba32fa57a07e19d4652c1d350\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Cardi B Claims Nicki Minaj Is on Drugs, Bipolar, and That Her Husband Takes Her Credit Card<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>Related News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><b><i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/young-thug-plans-perform-ninja-171112645.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Young Thug Plans to Perform \u201cNinja\u201d at ComplexCon, Asks Adin Ross to Stream It;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Young Thug Plans to Perform \u201cNinja\u201d at ComplexCon, Asks Adin Ross to Stream It<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><b><i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/nicki-minaj-blasts-cardi-b-012142552.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nicki Minaj Blasts Cardi B With Fertility Rant, Cardi Points Out Today Is Nicki\u2019s Son\u2019s Birthday;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Nicki Minaj Blasts Cardi B With Fertility Rant, Cardi Points Out Today Is Nicki\u2019s Son\u2019s Birthday<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/shop?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_campaign=shop2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. 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