Nicki Minaj to unleash new LP in April and tour in May

Mini kookster Nicki Minaj will be touring Australia in May. Well, Melbourne and Sydney, at least. The singer’s multi-platinum debut album Pink Friday boasts the most charted singles by any female rap album in Billboard history (count seven!). Them’s a hell of a lot of fast cussin’.

They say good things come in small packages, and the petite one has proven her worth already with sell-out live concerts across the US, on one tour with Lil Wayne, and another as special guest of Britney Spears.

Minaj is also set to release a new album called Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Despite the first half of the album’s title borrowing from its predecessor, it is original material and includes her brand-spanking new single Starships.

As a special bonus for Aussie fans, those purchasing a ticket to either of her shows will have the opportunity to pre-order the new album. Go to www.ticketek.com.au for more information.

Tickets for Nicki Minaj live go on sale today from 10am.

‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ is out April 2 through Universal Music.