Nicki Minaj announces Queen album release date and shares artwork

After announcing the album at the MET Gala, then later pushing back the June release date, Nicki Minaj has arrived with the official release date and album artwork for her upcoming fourth studio album Queen. Nicki also shared that Queen will be available on August 10, with pre-orders opening next week.

The artwork sees Nicki almost nude, but covered by an ancient Egyptian accessories while she lays half-perched on a hefty tree branch amid a blood orange background. The cover was shot by Mert and Marcus. Nicki recently shared song's "Chun-Li" and "Barbie Tingz," two reported singles for the album.

Take a look at the album artwork above.