Nicki Minaj has been dominating the live-music circuit ever since she set out on her Pink Friday 2 Tour earlier this year, and her success has now earned her a major accomplishment.
On Monday (April 8), Touring Data reported that the trek has become “the most successful tour by a female rapper in history, with $34.9 million from 220,000 tickets sold in its first 17 shows.”
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Soon after the news began circulating online, the New York City MC took to her Instagram Live to bask in the glory of her latest record while thanking her devoted fan base.
“Made female rap history, I think as of today, with how many sold-out shows and how many shows that have grossed over $2 million,” she began. “I just want to thank everybody that’s been coming out; I never in my wildest dreams would’ve thought that this tour [would do so well].
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“The other component that I didn’t factor in was you guys, your energy. I just will always be thankful. Period.”
Prior to commencing last month, the Pink Friday 2 Tour became the highest-selling trek of Nicki Minaj’s career.
Taking to her Instagram Stories in late February, the Young Money superstar shared a screenshot of a Live Nation press release that read: “Nicki Minaj Presents Pink Friday 2 World Tour is now her best-selling tour to date with more than 25 sold-out arena shows in just days of presale.
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“Minaj sold 30,000 tickets in her home state alone with shows in Newark, New York City and Brooklyn.”
After wrapping up the ongoing North American trek on May 13, the 41-year-old will kickstart its European leg just 10 days later in Amsterdam. From there, she will play shows in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Portugal, Italy and many more countries until July 12.
The “FTCU” is currently touring with support from Monica, who appears on the deluxe edition of her Pink Friday 2 album.
The R&B singer announced the news during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show in December, saying: “I’m really grateful for Nicki because she’s one of those people that has always said, ‘Monica meant everything to my childhood.’
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“Some people act like they forget and it’s pretty cool to not be forgotten and to be called for things like such, so we’re going to show up and show out.”
Shorty after, Nicki praised her peer in an Instagram post with: “I’ve said many times, this woman has been one of my biggest inspirations since I was in Junior H.S. [pink bow emoji] The iconic, trendsetting, Miss Thang herself- hits on hits on hits.”
