Nicki Minaj Will Share Her Life With Fans in New HBO Max Docuseries

By Greta Bjornson @greatbjornson
Published Nov. 20, 2020, 1:46 p.m. ET

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The Barbz may not have gotten a new album yet, but today’s news from HBO Max is sure to stir up some excitement amongst Nicki Minaj‘s loyal fanbase. An untitled docuseries about the record-breaking rapper is set to premiere on HBO Max, the streaming platform announced today.

The series will be divided into six half-hour episodes exploring Minaj’s creative process and journey to success. “With complete honesty, Nicki will guide viewers through the most challenging and fulfilling times in her life, navigating highs, lows and misguided agendas in her stratospheric rise to fame and her journey to motherhood,” the series’ official description reads.

Minaj broke the news on Instagram today through a video message to her fans. “I’m very excited to finally share with you guys that my docuseries is coming to HBO Max,” she said. “It’s gonna give you guys a raw, unfiltered look at my personal life and my professional journey, and I can’t wait to share it with you.”

Minaj, who released her first mixtape, “Playtime Is Over,” in 2007, is now recognized as the most successful female rapper of all time. Over the course of her historic career, she’s recorded 19 Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits and 114 total entries on the Billboard Hot 100, setting the record for Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries Ever by a Female Artist.

“Nicki Minaj is a multi-faceted artist, businesswoman, and innovator as well as force to be reckoned with. It’s a privilege to bring this project to HBO Max and provide our viewers with unprecedented access to her life,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content, HBO Max.

The upcoming docuseries comes from director Michael John Warren, a six-time Emmy-nominee who previously worked on Jay-Z’s Fade to Black. “I love that this series not only provides an all-access glimpse at one of the most iconic musicians of our generation; it also profiles the brave woman behind the artist, Onika,” Warren said. “I believe all of us can learn a great deal from her remarkable professional and personal life. It’s an honor to be entrusted with this dynamic story.”

Minaj will executive producer her docuseries alongside Michael John Warren and Aaron L. Gilbert, Brenda Gilbert and Cassandra Butcher for BRON Life, Irving Azoff, Tommy Bruce, in association with Creative Wealth Media.