Nicki Minaj hits the charts again, claiming back her title as the highest-selling female rapper of 2024, previously held by Doja Cat in 2023.
- With just a month left in the year, Minaj’s robust presence on stage and strategic releases have placed her at the top, leaving Doja Cat behind.
- Last year, it was Doja Cat leading the pack, but the tables turned as Minaj rocked the world with her tours and music drops.
- Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, and Sexyy Red follow in the top five lineup, but Minaj steals the show.
- Despite Doja Cat’s quiet 2024, she hints at a comeback for 2025 with new projects.
Nicki Minaj is back on top, outpacing her rap rivals to become the highest-selling female rapper of 2024. As the year nears its end, she’s outshined notable names in the industry, including Doja Cat, who was the frontrunner in 2023.
This year, Doja Cat took a step back, only releasing a deluxe version of her 2023 album, Scarlet, and performing at Coachella. Her break from social media didn’t go unnoticed, but fans are buzzing with excitement over her teasing a new era and possible new music in 2025.
In contrast, Nicki Minaj has been on the move, marking a successful year with numerous performances and the release of celebratory music. She delighted fans with a 10th anniversary edition of The Pinkprint and included some bonus tracks, featuring a posthumous collaboration with Juice WRLD.
Minaj will cap off the year with a deluxe edition of her highly successful 2023 album, Pink Friday 2. Intriguingly, she dubbed it Pink Friday 2 – The Hiatus, hinting at a possible break from the spotlight.
In October, after her final performance of the Pink Friday 2 World Tour, Minaj mentioned on her Stationhead radio show about taking a step back, saying: “I am doing a hiatus. But I have the Vogue thing, which I’m very proud and honored to do, and a couple things and then I’ll be taking a little moment to reflect.”
However, as speculation over her break intensified, Minaj swiftly quelled the rumors through social media by humorously dismissing reports of her hiatus.
The two rappers were notably in reverse positions last year, with Doja at the summit. Minaj’s resurgence this year can be attributed to her relentless work ethic and savvy music releases.
Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, and Sexyy Red have also made significant strides, rounding out the top five female rappers in sales this year. Yet, none have matched Minaj’s sales momentum.
With fresh projects and a potential ‘new era’ on the horizon, Doja Cat stirs excitement for what she might bring in 2025, keeping fans eagerly anticipating her next move.
Nicki Minaj’s triumphant return to the top spot highlights her dynamic presence in the rap industry this year.
